 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
NYCL 24 - Strakapoud vs Gojo
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Ortiz misses with a leg kick.
Ortiz throws a head kick that half lands.
Bazemore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ortiz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bazemore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bazemore goes for a double leg but Ortiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortiz continues to drive forward.
Gualberto Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendric Bazemore.
Nice takedown defense from Ortiz. No joy for Bazemore on that attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ortiz - that will leave a mark!
Bazemore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Bazemore feints the counter takedown.
Kendric Bazemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Ortiz lands a big head kick that sends Bazemore tumbling to the mat! Ortiz takes a step backwards and waves Bazemore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bazemore's sensitive parts.
Ortiz motions for Bazemore to come forward. Ortiz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Ortiz lands a big head kick that sends Bazemore tumbling to the mat! Ortiz takes a step backwards and waves Bazemore back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bazemore is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ortiz - that will leave a mark!
Bazemore is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortiz finish him?
Bazemore looks winded!
Ortiz feints and then cracks Bazemore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bazemore down.
Bazemore seems to have recovered his senses.
Bazemore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortiz.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortiz.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Bazemore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
Bazemore wants to counter with a clinch but Ortiz pushes him away.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#KD#
Ortiz lands a big head kick that sends Bazemore tumbling to the mat! Ortiz takes a step backwards and waves Bazemore back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bazemore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bazemore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortiz as he jumps to the side.
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!
Ortiz connects with an inside leg kick.
Ortiz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortiz.
Bazemore shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Bazemore's front leg but catches the back leg as Bazemore tries to avoid it.
Ortiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bazemore avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Ortiz darts in and clinches Bazemore up against the cage.
Bazemore prevents Ortiz from breaking the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Bazemore turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bazemore manages to end up in side control.
Ortiz is trying to get back to his feet.
Ortiz is looking to reverse the position.
Ortiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ortiz tries to get out of the position.
Bazemore has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ortiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ortiz reaches up and holds on to Bazemore to control the position.
Ortiz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ortiz regains half guard.
Ortiz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Ortiz wants to get back to full guard but Bazemore has mounted him!
Ortiz throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bazemore. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Ortiz tries to control Bazemore's head but Bazemore pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Ortiz is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Kendric Bazemore!
Kendric Bazemore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Event:
NYCL 18 - Ortiz vs Paul
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bazemore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magnussen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bazemore manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnussen tries to reverse the position but Bazemore maintains control.
Bazemore in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT#It looks like Magnus Magnussen has been cut.
Bazemore lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Magnussen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Magnus Magnussen's cut even more.#SUB#
Bazemore jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Magnussen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Magnussen and Bazemore has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Magnussen is still in real trouble! Can Bazemore finish him?
Magnussen is looking to regain half guard here but Bazemore keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnussen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#Magnus Magnussen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Magnus Magnussen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kendric Bazemore!
A victorious Kendric Bazemore thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
NYCL 10 - Wellstone vs Rider
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Bazemore manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hirasho on his heels. He'll look to pass Hirasho's guard now, I'm sure.
Bazemore prevents Hirasho from getting back to his feet.
Hirasho 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.
Hirasho looking to control.
Bazemore pushing down on Hirasho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bazemore tries to pass to full mount but Hirasho defends it.
Hirasho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bazemore.
Bazemore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bazemore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirasho is looking to escape.
Bazemore prevents Hirasho from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bazemore connects with a nice short shot to Hirasho's temple. #T1#
Bazemore landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bazemore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hirasho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bazemore throwing shots but Hirasho is blocking nicely.
Hirasho wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Bazemore.
Bazemore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bazemore wants to pass to mount but Hirasho is defending the position.
Hirasho is trying to stand up here but Bazemore is controlling him well.
Hirasho is trying to maintain the position but Bazemore is very close to passing his half guard.
Hirasho is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Bazemore is working for a submission of some sort.
Bazemore working over Hirasho with some ground and pound. Hirasho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bazemore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hirasho's head.
Hirasho taking some punishment here, with Bazemore in his half guard.
Hirasho taking some punishment here, with Bazemore in his half guard. #SUB2#
Bazemore is working for a kimura but Hirasho is defending it quite comfortably.
Bazemore is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Bazemore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES#
Hirasho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bazemore blocks a head kick by Hirasho.
Bazemore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hirasho tries to avoid it but Bazemore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hirasho to the ground. Hirasho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hirasho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Bazemore shoots in and bounces Hirasho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazemore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hirasho manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirasho slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Bazemore has Hirasho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hirasho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bazemore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hirasho is defending well.
Shendo Hirasho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendric Bazemore.#TD2#
Bazemore gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hirasho manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bazemore keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Bazemore works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bazemore stops Hirasho from standing up.
Bazemore slips nicely into half guard.
Hirasho wants to control but Bazemore is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Bazemore wants to work for an arm triangle but Hirasho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hirasho tries to kick Bazemore off but Bazemore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kendric Bazemore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hirasho tries to sprawl but Bazemore drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hirasho manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Bazemore shoots in and gets a takedown into Hirasho's guard.
Bazemore prevents Hirasho from getting back to his feet.
Bazemore is in close to Hirasho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirasho wants to get back to his feet but Bazemore is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Hirasho manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bazemore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bazemore.#T1#
Hirasho scores with a head kick. Bazemore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Hirasho. #TD2#
Bazemore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hirasho is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hirasho is defending against the submission attempts here by Bazemore.
#SUB2#
Bazemore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bazemore trying to mount his opponent but Hirasho defends it.
Bazemore moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Bazemore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hirasho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Bazemore's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Hirasho tries to buck Bazemore off but Bazemore is having none of it.
Bazemore working the head and body with strikes.
Hirasho prevents Bazemore from moving into mount.
Hirasho pushes Bazemore away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bazemore gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Bazemore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hirasho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bazemore in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hirasho is looking for a sweep.
Bazemore working the ground and pound.
Bazemore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirasho keeps working. #SUB2#
Bazemore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirasho, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Bazemore working the ground and pound from side control.
Hirasho is trying to get back to half guard.
Hirasho wants to control but Bazemore postures up.
Hirasho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hirasho tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kendric Bazemore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hirasho lands a nice looking body kick.
Hirasho misses with a head kick.
And Bazemore tries to counter it with a takedown but Hirasho pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Bazemore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hirasho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bazemore asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bazemore is looking to take a break and control but Hirasho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bazemore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazemore scores with punches from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Shendo Hirasho has been cut.#T1#
Bazemore lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#Shendo Hirasho's cut is getting worse.
Bazemore scoring with punches and elbows.
Bazemore landing a few strikes.
Bazemore scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bazemore landing strikes.
A control attempt from Hirasho but he's now mounted!
Bazemore with good strikes from the mount here!
Bazemore looking to finish Hirasho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hirasho!#T2#
Bazemore raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hirasho wants to hold on but Bazemore pushes him away.
Hirasho is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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!
Bazemore raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Hirasho is rocked!
Hirasho is bucking up trying to escape but Bazemore cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Hirasho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bazemore working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Bazemore! Hirasho is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kendric Bazemore!
A less than humble Kendric Bazemore misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
|
|
|
Event:
NYCL 5 - Evandrus vs Spinks
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Osvald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bazemore backs up against the cage.
Osvald swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Bazemore counters by moving into the clinch.
Osvald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bazemore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bazemore keeps control of Osvald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bazemore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bazemore wants a takedown but no success here.
Leo Osvald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendric Bazemore.
Bazemore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Osvald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Bazemore tightens his grip and picks Osvald up, before dumping him to the ground. Osvald manages to land in guard.
Osvald wants to sweep here but Bazemore controlling him for the moment.
Osvald keeping moving, preventing Bazemore from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Osvald is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bazemore keeping full guard, as Osvald tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Bazemore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Osvald is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bazemore.#SUB#
Osvald is trying to get an arm triangle but Bazemore is defending well.
Bazemore tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Osvald decides to stand back up. Osvald steps back and let's Bazemore get back to his feet.
Bazemore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Osvald to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Bazemore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bazemore trying to pass the guard but Osvald defending well. #T2#
Bazemore lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Osvald manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bazemore keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bazemore can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Osvald is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bazemore is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Osvald to the mat. Osvald regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Osvald uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bazemore slips under a jab from Osvald.
Leo Osvald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bazemore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Osvald is fending him off so far but Bazemore persists. Nope, Osvald circles away and we're back to standing.
Bazemore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Osvald swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Bazemore manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Osvald on his heels. He'll look to pass Osvald's guard now, I'm sure.
Osvald uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bazemore looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Osvald. Those never looked like landing.
Osvald feints a jab promting Bazemore to slip. Osvald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bazemore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Osvald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Bazemore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Osvald scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Osvald darts in and clinches Bazemore up against the cage.#TD2#
Osvald is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bazemore is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Osvald to the mat. Osvald regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Osvald is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bazemore presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osvald leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bazemore has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Osvald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Osvald covering up well and avoiding damage.
Osvald tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Bazemore scores with punches from the back.
Osvald is trying to get back to his feet but Bazemore has full control of the position and if anything, Osvald has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Osvald defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osvald prevents Bazemore from getting a body triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osvald covers up after that shot from Bazemore.
Bazemore doesn't have the hooks in and Osvald manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Osvald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Osvald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Bazemore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Osvald forces Bazemore back against the cage and clinches.
Bazemore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osvald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Bazemore has hold of one of Osvald's legs. Osvald is fighting the takedown attempt but Bazemore gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Osvald is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bazemore presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bazemore goes for a takedown attempt but Osvald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Osvald does it's job there.
Osvald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Osvald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bazemore can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osvald throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Osvald moves into the clinch.#TD#
Osvald decides to pull guard.
Bazemore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Osvald is looking to control Bazemore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Osvald avoid being mounted?#T1#
Osvald is concentrating on defense, preventing Bazemore from advancing position.
Bazemore winds up and cracks Osvald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bazemore lands strikes from half guard.
Osvald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leo Osvald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bazemore is pushing down on Osvald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Osvald is fighting to maintain full guard but Bazemore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bazemore drops an elbow to the side of Osvald's head.
Osvald wants to control but Bazemore is keeping busy.
Bazemore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Osvald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bazemore is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Bazemore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Osvald is rocked!
Osvald trying to control but Bazemore postures up.
Bazemore is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Osvald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bazemore slips a nice elbow through Osvald's hands, connecting with Osvald's forehead.
Bazemore working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Osvald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bazemore working Osvald over with strikes.
Osvald trying to control but Bazemore postures up.
#T3#
Osvald is trying to stand up here but Bazemore is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Osvald seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osvald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bazemore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bazemore gets to his feet and stands over Osvald, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Osvald felt that one! Bazemore unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Osvald from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendric Bazemore!
Kendric Bazemore bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
|
|
|
Event:
NYCL - 1
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Wellstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Bazemore is just out of range.
Bazemore attempts a counter takedown but Wellstone avoids it well and moves away.
Wellstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bazemore manages to avoid it.
Wellstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Bazemore. Bazemore gets slowly back to his feet.
Wellstone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ike Wellstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bazemore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wellstone pinned against the cage. Wellstone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendric Bazemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellstone misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Bazemore decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wellstone's guard.
Wellstone looking for a sweep. Not yet Wellstone, not yet.
Wellstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bazemore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazemore looking to pass the guard.
Bazemore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bazemore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Bazemore is stalling in the full guard.
Wellstone is trying to hold Bazemore in close to prevent damage but Bazemore has managed to pass into half guard.
Bazemore working Wellstone over with strikes.
Bazemore working Wellstone over with strikes.
Wellstone is trying to maintain the position but Bazemore is very close to passing his half guard.
Bazemore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bazemore prevents Wellstone from improving his position.#SUB#
Bazemore is trying to work for a kimura but Wellstone is defending well.
#T2#
Wellstone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bazemore is keen to just control but Wellstone is a slippery customer.
Bazemore prevents Wellstone from standing back up.
Wellstone wants to improve his position but Bazemore is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bazemore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Bazemore uses his free foot to push down on Wellstone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wellstone.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wellstone can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bazemore lands a big elbow.
Bazemore lands a big shot there that rocks Wellstone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Bazemore working for a guillotine from mount but Wellstone is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Bazemore swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wellstone is now in Bazemore's guard. A big mistake from Bazemore there, giving up the dominant position!
Wellstone trying to control but Bazemore is working from the bottom.
Wellstone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB#
Bazemore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wellstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wellstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wellstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazemore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellstone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bazemore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellstone is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bazemore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellstone wants to improve his position but Bazemore is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kendric Bazemore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Bazemore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bazemore lands in his opponent's guard.
Wellstone is trying to control the position but Bazemore postures up.
Wellstone has momentary wrist control but Bazemore slips an elbow through the middle.
Wellstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wellstone looking for a sweep. Not yet Wellstone, not yet.
Bazemore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellstone wants to sweep but no luck.
Bazemore looking to sit in guard and control but Wellstone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wellstone trying to control but Bazemore is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wellstone postures up in Bazemore's guard and throws a big left but Bazemore blocks it.
Wellstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wellstone is continuing to stall.
Bazemore keeping moving, preventing Wellstone from controlling successfully.
Bazemore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wellstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazemore is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wellstone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bazemore keeping moving, preventing Wellstone from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Wellstone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bazemore, pushing him back against the cage.
Wellstone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bazemore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wellstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bazemore avoids it.
Wellstone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bazemore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bazemore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wellstone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bazemore is trying to drag Wellstone to the mat but Wellstone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendric Bazemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellstone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Bazemore is looking for a takedown.
Bazemore tries to score a body lock takedown but Wellstone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bazemore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wellstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bazemore moves out of range of the body kick.
Bazemore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wellstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bazemore somewhat.
Wellstone cracks Bazemore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wellstone misses with a wild body shot.
Bazemore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wellstone connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wellstone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bazemore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bazemore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kendric Bazemore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wellstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bazemore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wellstone throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Wellstone instigates a clinch.
Wellstone prevents the takedown attempt.
Bazemore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wellstone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wellstone stops a takedown attempt from Bazemore.
Wellstone lands a nice uppercut.
Wellstone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bazemore backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bazemore avoiding damage as Wellstone throws knees to the body.
Wellstone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wellstone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellstone obliges.
Wellstone lands an uppercut.
Wellstone gets through Bazemore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Wellstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wellstone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wellstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bazemore manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Wellstone closes the distance and clinches.
Bazemore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wellstone is defending well.
Ike Wellstone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wellstone prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wellstone.
Bazemore wants to take the fight to the mat but Wellstone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendric Bazemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bazemore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wellstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bazemore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wellstone defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Wellstone. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bazemore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wellstone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bazemore rather than just go for the knockout.
Wellstone connects with a right hand. Bazemore shakes it off.#KD2#
Wellstone drops Bazemore with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bazemore looks back up at him and smiles so Wellstone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Bazemore is rocked!
Wellstone lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Bazemore head around and knocks him out cold! Wellstone hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Wellstone!
A very excited looking Ike Wellstone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
