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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 12
Date: Dec 12, 2022 |
#R1# Ba Nyein lands a really nice looking cross but Wizard seems unphased.
Ba Nyein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wizard throws a hook but Ba Nyein avoids it easily. Nice uppercut there from Ba Nyein. Nice uppercut lands for Ba Nyein. That snapped Wizard's head back.
Wizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wizard throws an off balance right hand
and Ba Nyein counters with a nice leg kick. #CL# Ba Nyein moves into the clinch.#BC# Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slow jab from Wizard misses its intended target. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wizard 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 Ba Nyein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ba Nyein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ba Nyein thumps Wizard with a low kick. Ba Nyein keeps the fight on the outside. A little feinted left hand from Ba Nyein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wizard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ba Nyein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ba Nyein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wizard's head.#T1# Wizard misses with a body shot.
Wizard darts in looking for a takedown but Ba Nyein gets double underhooks and turns Wizard into the cage. Ba Nyein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It seemed like Wizard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ba Nyein tries to clinch up but Wizard circles away and keeps his distance. Ba Nyein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wizard.
Wizard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wizard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ba Nyein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wizard on the side of the head. Ba Nyein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wizard takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# Ba Nyein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wizard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wizard wants to clinch. Ba Nyein throws a quick counter head kick but Wizard was just out of range. Wizard thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2# Wizard shoots in and bounces Ba Nyein 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wizard wants to control from the top but Ba Nyein keeps moving. Ba Nyein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Wizard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ba Nyein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ba Nyein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3# Ba Nyein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wizard's guard.#SUB2# Wizard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ba Nyein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ba Nyein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Wizard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ba Nyein is aware though and is defending well. Wizard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ba Nyein wants to stand but Wizard is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2# Wizard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ba Nyein has passed into half guard!
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU# Ba Nyein stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wizard to get to his feet. Ba Nyein connects with a jab. Ba Nyein scores with a spinning back kick! Wizard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ba Nyein cracks Wizard with an open hand slap. Saw Ba Nyein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A combination from Wizard does no damage. Ba Nyein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've been told by Ba Nyein's head coaches at Hilo MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wizard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ba Nyein scores with a nice right hand.
Ba Nyein connects with an inside leg kick. Ba Nyein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Wizard swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ba Nyein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saw Ba Nyein dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Wizard avoids the body shot from Ba Nyein.
A head kick misses from Ba Nyein. Ba Nyein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wizard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ba Nyein leaves Wizard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wizard doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ba Nyein counters with a nice uppercut. Ba Nyein throws a lazy head kick and Wizard counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wizard tries to clinch and Ba Nyein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wizard throws a right and a left that both miss. Saw Ba Nyein is winning the standup battle so far. Wizard on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wizard pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wizard fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Ba Nyein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1##CL# Ba Nyein pushes Wizard up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ba Nyein digs a good hook to Wizard's body.
#CL# Ba Nyein gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wizard is trying to pull guard but Ba Nyein has him pressed against the cage. Saw Ba Nyein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wizard. Ba Nyein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wizard backwards. Wizard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ba Nyein smiles and moves away.
Ba Nyein keeps the fight on the outside. Ba Nyein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wizard will feel that in the morning. Ba Nyein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wizard with a poor takedown and Ba Nyein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ba Nyein lands a nice looking body shot.
Wizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ba Nyein counter with a right hand. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ba Nyein wants to clinch. Ba Nyein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wizard.#CL# Ba Nyein closes the distance and clinches. Ba Nyein pushes Wizard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ba Nyein cracks Wizard with a nice body shot. Wizard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ba Nyein stuns Wizard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ba Nyein throws a right and a left that Wizard avoids nicely. Jab, jab by Ba Nyein - just one landing. Ba Nyein lands a head kick. Wizard smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL# Ba Nyein forces Wizard back against the cage and clinches.#T3# Wizard is trying to break free. Ba Nyein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ba Nyein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wizard can do to turn this around? Wizard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wizard tries a body shot but Ba Nyein blocks it.
Wizard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ba Nyein leaning against his opponent.
Ba Nyein keeps control of Wizard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Wizard's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Ba Nyein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ba Nyein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wizard has time to react. Ba Nyein misses with a head kick.
As Ba Nyein backs off Wizard throws a huge counter combo but Ba Nyein manages to avoid it all. Wizard darts in trying to clinch and Ba Nyein counters with a nice uppercut. Ba Nyein throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4##CL# Ba Nyein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wizard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right hand to the body from Ba Nyein.
Wizard is trying to pull guard but Ba Nyein has him pressed against the cage. Wizard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wizard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ba Nyein just stands there and leans against the cage. Ba Nyein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ba Nyein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wizard backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Ba Nyein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ba Nyein keeps the fight on the outside. No joy there for Wizard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Ba Nyein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2# Wizard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Ba Nyein bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Ba Nyein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ba Nyein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saw Ba Nyein dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Wizard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ba Nyein is looking to counter punch. Ba Nyein fails in his attempt to clinch. Wizard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ba Nyein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wizard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ba Nyein lands a jab-cross combination. Ba Nyein cracks Wizard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Ba Nyein is looking to clinch but Wizard is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Wizard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A head kick from Ba Nyein lands but Wizard takes it in his stride. #ROC#Wizard is rocked! Wizard tries to clinch up and Wizard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wizard is still on wobbly legs! Can Ba Nyein finish him? Ba Nyein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL# Ba Nyein gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ba Nyein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Ba Nyein manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Ba Nyein moves into the clinch.#T1# Ba Nyein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wizard avoids it. Wizard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wizard finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Ba Nyein's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Wizard falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saw Ba Nyein! Saw Ba Nyein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 11
Date: Nov 22, 2022 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Wizard looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wizard doesn't succeed with the takedown and Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chung swinging wildly here.
#CL# Chung has Wizard up against the cage in a clinch.
Wizard tries to circle away but Chung has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Wizard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chung regains guard immediately. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chung keeping moving, preventing Wizard from controlling successfully. Wizard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chung is keeping the position for now. Wizard wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving. #T1# Chung trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Wizard tries to free his leg and advance position but Chung is retaining full guard. Chung lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Chung thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Chung keeping moving, preventing Wizard from controlling successfully. Wizard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Chung striking off his back, scoring a few points. Chung will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chung trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Wizard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wizard is pushing down on Chung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chung is fighting to maintain full guard but Wizard has managed to sneak the leg through. Chung is not content to let Wizard control the position. Chung striking from half guard on the bottom. #SUB2# Wizard seems to be working for a kimura but Chung defends the submission attempt. Chung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wizard is working away from the top position though.#T2# Chung controlling the position well. Chung wants to get back to full guard but Wizard has mounted him! Wizard trying to control but Chung is having none of it. Chung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Chung wants to hold on but Wizard pushes him away. Wizard tries to control but Chung wriggling away. #SUB2# Wizard has hold of Chung's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chung manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chung is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wizard tries to control but Chung wriggling away. Chung controls the position.#T3# Chung throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Wizard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chung is looking to escape. Chung working to try and regain half guard.
Chung is squirming around, avoiding Wizard's attempts to control the action. Chung throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #SUB2# Wizard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Chung regains half guard. Chung tries to get to full guard but Wizard has control of the leg. Chung wants to get back to full guard but Wizard has mounted him! Chung regains half guard.#SUB2# Wizard is looking for a kimura here.
#T4# Chung desperately trying to maintain half guard. Chung landing strikes from the bottom. Chung keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Chung trying to control but Wizard postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chung tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Chung tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Chung wants to control but Wizard is keeping busy.
Chung manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wizard 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# Wizard takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD# Chung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wizard did well to prevent Chung getting side control. Chung scoring with strikes to the body and head. Wizard wants to improve his position but Chung is controlling well.
Chung controlling the action here. Chung working the head and body with strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Chung scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Wizard is rocked! Wizard gets back to full guard.
Wizard is still in real trouble! Can Chung finish him? Chung stands up over Wizard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1# Chung wants to control from the top but Wizard keeps moving. Chung postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wizard covers up, he's hurt! Chung keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chung and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chung can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Chung! Wang Chung was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 5
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1# Wizard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randle's waist but Randle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wizard off to one side. Wizard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Randle takes one to the side of the head.
Randle walks into a stiff left hand from Wizard. Randle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Wizard shoots in for a takedown but Randle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wizard fails to land the takedown. Lue Randle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wizard. Randle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wizard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Randle throws a low kick but Wizard moves out of range easily. #CL2# Wizard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wizard is trying to force a seperation but Randle has the dominant position.#T1##BC# Randle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Randle misses with a leg kick. As Randle backs off Wizard throws a huge counter combo but Randle manages to avoid it all. Randle swats away the attempt to clinch by Wizard. Randle lands with a straight right. Wizard didn't see that one coming. Wizard misses with a wild body shot. Randle throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Randle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wizard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Randle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Randle throws a big counter combination but Wizard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wizard misses with a double jab
and Randle counters with a three punch combo that has Wizard backing up. Wizard nods at Randle to acknowledge the strikes.#T2# Randle closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Wizard is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Randle drops Wizard with a big left hand! Wizard is injured, injured bad! Randle jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle! A victorious Lue Randle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 2
Date: Aug 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Muffin instigates a clinch. Wizard misses with a body punch.
Muffin 's coach down at Hilo Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Muffin 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC# Wizard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muffin moves out of range of the strikes. Muffin tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Muffin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Muffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wizard misses with a punch to the body.
Muffin tries to break the clinch but Wizard is controlling the position. Wizard tries to break the clinch but Muffin is controlling the position. Wizard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Muffin tries a body shot but Wizard blocks it.
Wizard prevents Muffin from breaking the clinch. Muffin tries to break free but Wizard pushes him back against the cage. Muffin has had enough of the clinch but Wizard keeps him there for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Wizard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wizard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Muffin is out of range and Wizard settles back down. Wizard tries to clinch there but Muffin circles away.
Wizard lands a glancing blow to the side of Muffin 's head. Ryan Wizard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Wizard darts in and clinches Muffin up against the cage.#T1# Wizard working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Wizard breaks the clinch.
Muffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Wizard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wizard. Wizard has had enough of the clinch but Muffin keeps him there for the moment. Wizard wants to get back to striking at distance but Muffin won't allow it.
Muffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Wizard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wizard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Wizard stalks Muffin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muffin 's face. Muffin staggers backwards, shaken. Muffin tries to clinch but Wizard is having none of it. Wizard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL# Wizard has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Muffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Muffin needs to keep his hands up - Wizard had a free shot at his head there. Wizard swinging wildly here.
#T2# Wizard throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fight stays on the outside here - Wizard looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wizard throws a hook but Muffin blocks it.#CL# Wizard closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Wizard breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Muffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muffin is trying to break free. Muffin is trying to force a seperation but Wizard has the dominant position. Wizard stalling.
Wizard is trying to break the clinch but Muffin is controlling him. Muffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wizard. Wizard misses with an elbow strike.
#T3# Muffin keeps control of Wizard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Wizard missing with knees to the body.
Wizard lands with a short shot to the head. Muffin keeps control of Wizard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Wizard breaks from the clinch.
Wizard throws a right and a left that Muffin avoids nicely. Wizard tries to clinch there but Muffin circles away.
Wizard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Muffin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. The fighters circling - Muffin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A combination from Wizard does no damage. Muffin with the counter takedown but Wizard avoids it easily. Wizard tries to clinch up.#CL2# Muffin moves into the clinch. Muffin letting Wizard take a breather here. Wizard is trying to break the clinch but Muffin is controlling him.#T4# Wizard is trying to break the clinch but Muffin has him pressed against the cage. Wizard keeps control of Muffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Wizard breaks from the clinch.
Wizard jabs Muffin right on the nose. Muffin blinks but takes it well. A swing and a miss from Muffin . Muffin misses with a wild body shot. Wizard tries to close the distance and clinch but Muffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Muffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wizard misses with a body punch.
#BC# Wizard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wizard tries to clinch up. Muffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muffin misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wizard dominated that round. That's time! Wizard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# A bone on bone clash there as Muffin blocks the leg kick.
Wizard throws a low kick but Muffin moves out of range easily. Muffin is looking for the big counter here. Muffin digs a good body shot into Wizard's ribs. Wizard wants to clinch up but Muffin keeps it at a distance. Wizard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muffin can do to turn this around? The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muffin checks a leg kick. Muffin wants to counter the offense by Wizard and move into the clinch position. Wizard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wizard. Wizard cracks Muffin with a good jab. The fighters circling - Muffin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ryan Wizard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Muffin misses with a double jab
letting Wizard counter with a right hand. Muffin throws a body punch but Wizard moves out of range. #T1# Wizard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryan Wizard is winning the standup battle so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Wizard. Muffin does a little dance to reset his feet. As Wizard backs off Muffin throws a huge counter combo but Wizard manages to avoid it all.#CL# Wizard closes the distance and pushes Muffin back into the cage. Muffin working aggressively here.
Wizard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muffin 's elbow. Wizard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wizard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wizard keeps control of Muffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Muffin prevents a body shot from Wizard. Wizard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muffin 's efforts to push away.#BC2# Muffin breaks from the clinch.
Wizard misses with a two punch combination.
Muffin misses with a left hand and Wizard counters with a series of strikes. Muffin will be more careful next time no doubt. Muffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2# Wizard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wizard tries to close the distance and clinch but Muffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wizard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wizard scores with a nice right hand.
Muffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wizard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A bone on bone clash there as Muffin blocks the leg kick.
Wizard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muffin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Muffin misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Wizard misses its target. Muffin checks a leg kick. Wizard lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3# Jab from Wizard. Wizard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muffin moves away. Wizard is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wizard throws a right and a left that Muffin avoids nicely. Wizard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2# Muffin moves into the clinch. Wizard keeps control of Muffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Muffin tries to break free but Wizard pushes him back against the cage. Muffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wizard. #BC# Wizard breaks from the clinch.
Muffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Wizard circles away.
Wizard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4# Muffin keeps the fight on the outside. Muffin tries to bum rush Wizard with a series of wild strikes but Wizard uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Muffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wizard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Wizard. Those never looked like landing. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Wizard works over Muffin 's head and body with a nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Muffin throws a combination that misses and Wizard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wizard throws a right hand that Muffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Muffin also avoids with ease. Muffin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A clash of legs there as Muffin blocks the low kick. Muffin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wizard dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Wizard darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wizard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muffin walks into a straight right hand from Wizard. Wizard cracks a nice hook into Muffin 's ribs.#CL# Muffin gets tackled into the cage by Wizard. Wizard maintains the clinch. Wizard wants to break free but Muffin has control.
#BC# Wizard breaks the clinch.
Wizard lands with a hook. Muffin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Muffin misses with an uppercut. Wizard saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wizard jabs at Muffin 's body.#CL# Wizard gets a clinch. Wizard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muffin s head. Wizard tries to stall but Muffin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1# Muffin has Wizard pressed against the cage, preventing Wizard from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Muffin is trying to force a seperation but Wizard has the dominant position. Muffin can't find room to land a body shot as Wizard controls the action.
#BC# Wizard breaks the clinch.
Wizard lands an overhand right. Wizard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wizard misses with a wild combination.
Muffin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wizard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Wizard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2# Muffin misses the shot to the body. Wizard throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fight stays on the outside here - Muffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice uppercut lands for Wizard. That snapped Muffin 's head back.
Muffin throws a leg kick but Wizard sees it coming and moves out of range. Wizard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL# Wizard closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Muffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Wizard avoids the body shot from Muffin .
Wizard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wizard, as that shot connected.
#CL2# Muffin closes the distance and clinches. Muffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wizard tries to break the clinch but Muffin is controlling the position. Muffin can't find room to land a body shot as Wizard controls the action.
Muffin blocks a body shot from Wizard. Muffin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC# Wizard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muffin misses with a body punch
and Wizard counters with a stiff right hand. Muffin throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Wizard moves into the clinch.#BC# Wizard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wizard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4# Wizard getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Muffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wizard.
Wizard lands a lovely overhand right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Wizard rushes Muffin and presses him up against the cage. Muffin tries to circle away but Wizard has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Wizard breaks from the clinch.
Muffin takes a swing at Wizard's ribcage but misses. Wizard connects with a body shot. Muffin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wizard finds it's way round the side to connect with Muffin 's head. Muffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wizard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Muffin clinches. Wizard keeps control of Muffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wizard clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4# Muffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Wizard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wizard catches Muffin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Muffin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wizard rather than just go for the knockout. Wizard throws a series of punches but Muffin avoids them all with ease. Wizard tries to clinch but Muffin is having none of it. Wizard missing with a left hand there. Muffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wizard tries to close the distance and clinch but Muffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Muffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wizard counter with a right hand. Wizard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muffin moves out of range of the body kick. Muffin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wizard lands a body shot.
#T1# Muffin misses with an uppercut. Wizard saw that one coming. Muffin tries to clinch and Muffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wizard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wizard scores with a one two! Muffin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Muffin is rocked! Wizard scores with a nice head shot. Muffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Wizard finish him? Wizard lands with a good body shot. Wizard misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL# Wizard has Muffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Wizard digs a right hand underneath Muffin 's ribcage. Muffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC# Wizard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muffin glances at the clock... BAM! Wizard nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Muffin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Muffin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Wizard! Ryan Wizard gave a mention to Next Gen Sports in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Bellicose 119
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Wizard as Dos Santos shoots in.#TD# Wizard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dos Santos's guard. Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Wizard from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wizard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now. Wizard is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Wizard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dos Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wizard has Dos Santos in his guard.#REVB# Dos Santos won't allow Wizard to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dos Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Wizard can't keep his opponent in guard - Dos Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1# Wizard trying to hold on to Dos Santos's head to control him but Dos Santos postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wizard won't allow Dos Santos to pass to mount. #SUB2# Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wizard defends it well. Wizard tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.#SUB2# Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wizard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos. #SUB# Wizard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Wizard trying to control here.
#SUB2# Dos Santos 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.
#SUB2# Dos Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Wizard won't allow Dos Santos to pass to mount. Wizard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dos Santos slips nicely into half guard.#T3# Wizard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Wizard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Wizard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Santos defends it easily. Dos Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Wizard has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2# Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wizard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wizard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Wizard looking to pass the guard. #T4# Dos Santos wants to stand but Wizard is controlling the position. #SUB2# Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wizard is aware though and is defending well. Wizard wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position. Wizard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wizard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Dos Santos 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# Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Wizard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dos Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dos Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wizard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wizard's back!#SUB2# Dos Santos looking for the choke from the back. Wizard is trying to break free.
Wizard trying to control the hands but Dos Santos won't let him. #SUB2# Dos Santos working for a choke but Wizard is defending well. #SUB2# Dos Santos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wizard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wizard for a finish. #T1# Wizard rolls, trying to escape but Dos Santos keeps control of the position.
Wizard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Wizard is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Dos Santos has locked on a rear naked choke here! Wizard is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Dos Santos! |
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Event:
Bellicose 108
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1# Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wizard.
Wizard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wizard defends it well. Wizard scores with a sloppy right hand. Killer should have avoided that one. #TD# Wizard gets the takedown into side control. #SUB# Wizard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Wizard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Killer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wizard has just dragged him back down to the mat. You can see the frustration on Killer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB# Wizard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Wizard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Killer struggling a bit here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Wizard is working to tighten his grip on Killer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Killer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wizard is really squeezing tight and eventually Killer passes out! Wizard breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Wizard! After winning the bout, Ryan Wizard 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:
UAC 9
Date: Nov 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Wizard jumps guard and drags Read to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Read wants to pass the guard but Wizard is keeping the position.#SUB2# Wizard looking for a guillotine here but Read defends easily.
#SUB2# Wizard has his foot on Read's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Read works his way back into a safe position though. Wizard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2# Wizard working for a triangle but Read defends it easily.
Wizard has a closed guard, preventing Read from standing up. Read definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Read knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wizard on the ground.#T1# Read content to stall in guard here. Read has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Wizard has his foot on Read's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Read works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Wizard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Read frees his head nicely. Oh but Wizard has switched to an armbar! Read is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryan Wizard! Ryan Wizard is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
UAC 7
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1# Wizard takes a swing at Cejudo's ribcage but misses. #TD# Cejudo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wizard! Wizard tries to get back to half guard but can't. Wizard struggling a bit here. Cejudo wants to control but Wizard is keeping him busy. Wizard taking a bit of punishment here - Cejudo scoring with strikes. Cejudo cracks Wizard with a big elbow. Cejudo wants to control but Wizard is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wizard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Wizard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Cejudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Cejudo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cejudo tries to get out of the position.#T1# Cejudo wants to improve his position but Wizard is controlling well.
Cejudo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wizard on the ground. Cejudo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Wizard maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cejudo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wizard has cracked it and Cejudo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wizard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Wizard! Henry Cejudo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes when you think something is shiny and gold, it tends to be rusted and bronze, but that's just the way it is, man.'. |
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Event:
UAC 5
Date: Oct 11, 2021 |
#R1# Dexterity fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wizard is out of range. Dexterity could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Wizard tries to clinch up but Dexterity circles away and keeps his distance. Jab, jab by Wizard - just one landing. Dexterity tries to clinch there but Wizard circles away.
Wizard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Decent striking displayed by Wizard there.#TD# Wizard gets caught flat footed, as Dexterity shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2# Dexterity avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dexterity trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Wizard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dexterity can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dexterity has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dexterity trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Dexterity is in close to Wizard's body, working some short punches and elbows. Our spies down at at Cali Gym inform us that Wizard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2# Wizard looking for a guillotine here but Dexterity defends easily.
Wizard looking for a sweep. Not yet Wizard, not yet. Dexterity controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Wizard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dexterity has passed into half guard!
Wizard wants to control but Dexterity is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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. Wizard wants to improve his position but Dexterity is controlling well.
Dexterity is keen to just control but Wizard is a slippery customer. Wizard wants to get back to full guard. Dexterity controlling the action here. Wizard is not content to let Dexterity control the position. Dexterity prevents Wizard from improving his position.#T3# Dexterity is trying to control the action in half guard but Wizard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Wizard trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wizard misses with an uppercut. Dexterity misses with a right hand #TD2# and Wizard counters with a shoot takedown. Dexterity fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB# Dexterity is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wizard rolls with it to try and escape but Dexterity cranks on the arm and Wizard is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robo Dexterity! Robo Dexterity is the new bantamweight champion! A relieved looking Robo Dexterity thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1# Wizard lands with a right hand. Petrov lands with a nice combination. Wizard backs away looking to recover. Wizard fails to land the takedown. Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Wizard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wizard is looking for the big counter here.#CL# Petrov gets a clinch. Wizard fails to pull guard.
Wizard keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazarus Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wizard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wizard tries to pull guard but Petrov holds him up against the cage and eventually Wizard drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Wizard drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2# Wizard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Petrov has his hands clasped together but Wizard extends and breaks Petrov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wizard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Wizard! |
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Event:
EFC 26
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
#R1# Wizard scores with a hook.#TD2# Wizard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Wizard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Law is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Wizard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Wizard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Law manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wizard's best efforts. Wizard trying to mount his opponent but Law defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wizard pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Law actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Wizard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wizard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working. #T1##SUB# Law actively working from the bottom here. Law is in trouble now - Wizard has advanced to mount! Law is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2# Wizard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Wizard wants to control the pace but Law is squirming around nicely. #SUB2# Wizard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Law can't escape the position.
#SUB2# Wizard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2# Wizard trying to control but Law is having none of it. Wizard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Law tries to reverse the position but Wizard maintains control.#SUB2# Wizard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2# Wizard working for a guillotine from mount but Law is in no mood to give up. Law is looking to improve his position but Wizard isn't that keen on the idea. Law is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Wizard working for a guillotine from mount but Law is in no mood to give up. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Wizard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Wizard wants to control the pace but Law is squirming around nicely. Law bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3# Wizard tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wizard trying to keep a closed guard but Law is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Wizard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Law wanted to stand there but Wizard had control of the position. #SUB2# Wizard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB2# Wizard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Wizard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Wizard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Wizard has his foot on Law's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Law works his way back into a safe position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wizard dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Wizard scores with a jab. Wizard has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wizard scores with a one two! Law had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Wizard lands a body shot.
Law on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wizard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Wizard clinches up with Law and pushes him back against the cage. Law is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wizard pulls him back up using the underhooks. Law is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wizard is defending well.#TD2# Wizard pulls guard. #T1##SUB2# Wizard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Wizard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Wizard working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.
#SUB2# Wizard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Law defends well.#SUB2# Wizard is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
#T2# Wizard is trying to keep Law in close.
#SUB2# Wizard looking for a guillotine here but Law defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Wizard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Wizard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2# Wizard working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.
#SUB2# Wizard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Wizard has his feet on Law's thighs here. He's pushed Law off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Law screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Wizard! |
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Event:
EFC 25
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1# Wizard blocks a jab. Wizard tries to clinch up. Cutler's corner calls for a 1-2. Cutler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cutler ducks under a wild hook from Wizard. Wizard's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wizard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Cutler keeps the fight on the outside. Cutler is looking to counter the offense by Wizard and move into the clinch.#CL2# Cutler gets tackled into the cage by Wizard. Wizard maintains the clinch. Wizard tries to pull guard but Cutler holds him up against the cage and eventually Wizard drops back down to his feet.
Cutler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Wizard dodges an elbow strike from Cutler.
Our sources have told us that Cutler has been working on his elbows in the gym. Wizard is trying to pull guard but Cutler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Cutler scores with a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cutler lands a shot to the body. Cutler lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Cutler digs a right hand into Wizard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wizard's gas tank. Wizard takes an elbow to the forehead. Wizard prevents a body shot from Cutler. Cutler lands a damaging elbow. 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! Cutler lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Wizard has been cut.#T1# Wizard jumps guard but Cutler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Harrison Cutler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wizard. Wizard takes an elbow to the forehead. Nice body punch from Cutler - that landed with a thud.
Cutler presses Wizard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wizard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cutler prevents it.
Wizard looks winded! A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutler. Cutler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Cutler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wizard's defenses. Cutler lands a nice shot to the body. Cutler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A right hand to the body from Cutler.
Cutler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Cutler lands a nice shot to the body. Cutler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cutler prevents the takedown attempt.
Cutler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutler. Nice elbow from Cutler. #ROC#Wizard is rocked! Wizard takes an elbow to the temple. Wizard is still on wobbly legs! Can Cutler finish him? Cutler presses Wizard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cutler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2# Cutler is leaning against Wizard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short body shot lands from Cutler as the two fighters clinch.
Cutler lands an elbow just above Wizard 's eye. Cutler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Cutler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cutler lands a damaging elbow. Wizard is pressed against the cage. Cutler pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Wizard! Two more big strikes from Cutler and Wizard crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Harrison Cutler! After winning the bout, Harrison Cutler 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1# Crumper shoots in looking for a takedown but Wizard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crumper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Nice takedown defense from Wizard. No joy for Crumper on that attempt. Wizard lands with an uppercut that bounces Crumper off the cage and back into range. Wizard shoots for a takedown but Crumper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Crumper shoots in for a takedown but Wizard shows good takedown defense. Wizard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ryan Wizard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.#TD2# Crumper shoots in and bounces Wizard 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. Crumper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Wizard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crumper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Crumper controls from within his opponent's guard. Crumper tries to free his leg and advance position but Wizard is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB# Crumper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Wizard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crumper defends well. Wizard trying to control the position.
Crumper looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Wizard looking for a guillotine here but Crumper defends easily.
Wizard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#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. Crumper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wizard is keeping the position for now. Crumper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Wizard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Crumper tries to free his leg and advance position but Wizard is retaining full guard. #SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wizard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crumper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Wizard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crumper uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Wizard gets back to half guard. Wizard moves into full guard.
Wizard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB# Wizard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crumper trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wizard wants to control the position but Crumper says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Wizard trying to control but Crumper postures up.
Crumper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Crumper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4# Let's hope that Crumper has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Wizard is staying active underneath Crumper, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Crumper working over Wizard with some ground and pound. Wizard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Wizard actively working from the bottom here. Crumper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wizard! Wizard tries to hold on but Crumper postures up. Crumper raining down shots from the mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crumper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Crumper lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Crumper dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2# Crumper gets the takedown into side control. Dax Crumper has got the better of the ground game so far. Wizard is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Wizard is trying to get back to half guard. Wizard is not content to let Crumper control the position. Crumper working the body and head with strikes. Wizard tries to buck Crumper off but Crumper is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wizard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crumper off and has taken his back! Crumper prevents Wizard from getting a body triangle.#SUB# Wizard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Crumper knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Crumper for a finish. #SUB# Crumper fending off the submission attempt from Wizard. #T1# Crumper tries to break free.
Wizard is trying to stick to Crumper's back but Crumper is turning into Wizard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wizard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Crumper. Crumper with a nice head shot there. Crumper distracts Wizard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Crumper passes easily into side control. Nice work. Crumper is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Check out the look on Crumper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2# Wizard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wizard being controlled for a moment. You can see the frustration on Wizard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wizard is trying to improve his position.#T3# Crumper controlling the position from side mount. You can see the frustration on Wizard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Wizard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Wizard has hold of Crumper's hands but Crumper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Crumper is taking a breather. Wizard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB# Wizard actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Wizard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Wizard is trying to maintain the position but Crumper is very close to passing his half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crumper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Crumper is taking a breather. Wizard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Crumper winds up and cracks Wizard with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Wizard looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Wizard looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Crumper sitting and controlling from the half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Crumper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Crumper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wizard napping and manages to drive through into side control! Crumper looks up at the clock and then as Wizard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crumper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crumper working away. Crumper trying to control the action but Wizard is working from the bottom. Wizard is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wizard is trying to control Crumper's posture but Crumper avoids it. Crumper controlling from side mount. Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Wizard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Crumper scores with a couple of short elbows. Wizard regains half guard. Crumper prevents Wizard from improving his position.#SUB# Wizard actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Crumper scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Wizard trying to control but Crumper postures up.
Dax Crumper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Crumper seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Crumper is looking to advance position but Wizard won't allow it. Crumper trying to control the pace. Wizard wants to improve his position but Crumper is controlling well.
Wizard is pressing down on Crumper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3# Crumper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Wizard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crumper defends well. Crumper looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Crumper drives through with a takedown into Wizard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4# Crumper forces his way into half guard.#SUB# Wizard actively working from the bottom here. Crumper not doing much here.
Wizard trying to control but Crumper postures up.
Wizard tries to roll over but Crumper keeps him under control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Crumper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight! Dax Crumper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Crumper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Crumper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Wizard gets tackled into the cage by Cassidy. Cassidy maintains the clinch. Wizard blocks the elbow strike.
Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wizard takes an elbow to the temple. Cassidy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wizard takes an elbow to the forehead. Cassidy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Wizard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wizard tries to pull guard but Cassidy holds him up against the cage and eventually Wizard drops back down to his feet.
Cassidy misses with an elbow over the top. Cassidy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wizard jumps guard but Cassidy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Wizard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cassidy lands an elbow that stopped Wizard in his tracks for a moment. #TD# Wizard pulls guard effortlessly. Wizard has a closed guard, preventing Cassidy from standing up. #SUB# Wizard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cassidy is aware though and is defending well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cassidy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wizard is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Wizard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cassidy frees his head nicely. Oh but Wizard has switched to an armbar! Cassidy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryan Wizard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Darkness darts in and clinches Wizard up against the cage. Wizard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darkness gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Wizard tries to score a body lock takedown but Darkness shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Darkness gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Wizard has been cut. Darkness prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samurai Darkness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wizard. Darkness lands a nice elbow. Wizard is trying to pull guard but Darkness turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Darkness lands an elbow that stopped Wizard in his tracks for a moment. Wizard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wizard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Darkness to keep the fight standing. Wizard tries to pull guard but Darkness holds him up against the cage and eventually Wizard drops back down to his feet.
Darkness lands a damaging elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Wizard jumps into guard, dragging Darkness to the mat.
#SUB2# Wizard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Darkness is defending well. Wizard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Darkness has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wizard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Wizard! |
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