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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Averyanov
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Weaver. That snapped Cozad's head back.
Weaver pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cozad is out of range and Weaver settles back down.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weaver as he jumps to the side.
Cozad looks for a takedown but Weaver sprawls well.
Cozad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cozad tries to counter with a takedown but Weaver is quick to defend against it.
Weaver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weaver.
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Cozad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver misses with a two punch combination.
Cozad tries to counter by clinching up but Weaver breaks away and moves out of range.
Weaver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver misses with a left hand #TD#
and Cozad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weaver's guard.#SUB2#
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cozad passes into side control.
Weaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Cozad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Weaver is not content to let Cozad control the position.
Weaver is trying to improve his position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weaver is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cozad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Cozad politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cozad prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cozad avoids the strikes from the bottom by Weaver.
Weaver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cozad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cozad advances to mount.
Weaver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Weaver sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cozad seems to be looking for submissions.
Cozad prevents Weaver from improving his position.#SUB2#
Weaver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cozad pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Weaver! #SUB#
Weaver has left one of his arms exposed and Cozad doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Weaver screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pope Cozad! |
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Event:
SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Aspect ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alain Aspect seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspect takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Weaver tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Weaver blocking some punches.
Weaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Aspect avoiding damage as Weaver throws knees to the body.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weaver can't break the clinch.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Weaver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect stops a takedown attempt from Weaver.
Weaver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Weaver wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Weaver manages to break the clinch.
Weaver cracks Aspect with a good jab.#CL2#
Aspect drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Weaver tries to pull guard but Aspect forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Aspect moves to clinch but Weaver breaks away
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
Alain Aspect is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Aspect avoids it well.
Weaver looks to score with a jab to the body but Aspect is just out of range.#CL2#
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Aspect controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect pushes Weaver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Weaver is trying to pull guard but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Weaver.
Weaver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aspect gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Weaver tries to circle away but Aspect has him pinned against the cage.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Aspect pushes Weaver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weaver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aspect avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Weaver is trying to pull guard but Aspect turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weaver tries to pull guard but Aspect holds him up against the cage and eventually Weaver drops back down to his feet.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Weaver. #T3#
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Weaver is trying to pull guard but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Weaver breaks from the clinch.
Weaver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aspect tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aspect moves in looking to clinch but Weaver pushes him off.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Weaver wants to get back to striking at distance but Aspect won't allow it.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Weaver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver throws a lazy right hand but Aspect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weaver misses with a hook.#CL2#
Aspect drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Weaver - that landed with a thud.
Weaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weaver blocking some punches.
#TD#
Weaver ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Weaver no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Weaver has a closed guard, preventing Aspect from standing up.
Weaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weaver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weaver tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Weaver working for submissions but it's allowed Aspect to get to half guard.
Aspect tries to stand but can't do so whilst Weaver controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alain Aspect dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Weaver is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Weaver tries to pull guard but Aspect holds him up against the cage and eventually Weaver drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Weaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aspect staying out of range there.
Aspect tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Aspect.
Weaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weaver tries to land a knee to the head but Aspect blocks with his arms.
Weaver tries to break the clinch but Aspect is controlling the position. #T1#
Weaver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Weaver breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Weaver.
#CL2#
Aspect clinches up against the cage.
Weaver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weaver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aspect smiles and moves away.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Austin Weaver is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Weaver working hard to break the clinch.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver blocking some punches.
Weaver is trying to pull guard but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver is trying to drag Aspect to the mat but Aspect just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Weaver pulls guard. #T2#
Aspect would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weaver throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Weaver pulls Aspect in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Weaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aspect is looking to stand up but Weaver won't let him. #SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aspect passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Weaver wants to control but Aspect postures up.
Weaver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aspect wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aspect wants to stand but Weaver has his arm trapped.
Weaver is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aspect is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aspect is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Weaver gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weaver flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alain Aspect showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Aspect drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Weaver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weaver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aspect fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Weaver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aspect looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aspect has Weaver pressed against the cage, preventing Weaver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Weaver pulls guard successfully.
Aspect wanted to stand there but Weaver had control of the position. #SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Weaver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aspect defends it easily.
Aspect wants to stand but Weaver has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Weaver looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aspect puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Weaver tries to get to full guard but Aspect has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver is working hard here to advance position.
Weaver trying to hold on to Aspect's head to control him but Aspect postures up.
Aspect tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Weaver. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver is looking to control Aspect's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weaver avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aspect uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weaver.#CL2#
Aspect gets a clinch. #BC#
Weaver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspect looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch but Weaver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weaver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weaver throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aspect.
Weaver misses with a wild combination.
Aspect uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
Weaver misses the jab.#T3#
Weaver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aspect defends it nicely.
Aspect tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver cracks Aspect with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weaver paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Alain Aspect seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weaver.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver wants to break free but Aspect has control.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Weaver tries to break free but Aspect pushes him back against the cage.
Weaver is trying to break the clinch but Aspect is controlling him.#T4#
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect blocks a body shot from Weaver.
Aspect misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
Weaver has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aspect after a bit of a struggle.
Weaver is trying to force a seperation but Aspect has the dominant position.
A short left from Aspect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Weaver misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect dodges an elbow strike from Weaver.
Weaver tries to pull guard but Aspect forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aspect 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
A relieved looking Alain Aspect 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:
SMASH: Schrodinger vs Donovan
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Weaver turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Weaver manages to end up in side control.
McFistface gets back to half guard.
McFistface misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Weaver wants to control but McFistface is keeping him busy.
McFistface is trying to control but can't.
McFistface is concentrating on defense, preventing Weaver from advancing position.
McFistface trying to control from the bottom.
McFistface wants to improve his position but Weaver is controlling well.
McFistface gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Weaver stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! McFistface throws up his legs and catches Weaver in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Weaver tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by McFistface! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dougie McFistface!
A victorious Dougie McFistface 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:
SMASH: Big Mouth vs River 2
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Weaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Weaver's torso.
McDonald is looking to slow Weaver down with leg kicks.
Weaver avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Weaver takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a right hand that Weaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Weaver also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Weaver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Weaver misses its intended target.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weaver doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
McDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Weaver just manages to avoid it.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Weaver.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weaver is defended easily by McDonald.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Weaver throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weaver throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Weaver moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Weaver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weaver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weaver checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weaver takes one to the chin there.
Weaver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Weaver showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald pushes Weaver off looking to stand but Weaver dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Weaver is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Weaver is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Weaver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald pushes Weaver off looking to stand but Weaver dives back in and keeps control.
Weaver tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Weaver prevents McDonald from standing back up.
McDonald keeping control of the position.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Weaver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Weaver isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weaver wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Weaver lands a couple of digs.
Weaver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weaver preventing the sweep.
McDonald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weaver is controlling him. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Weaver postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weaver moves away.
Weaver connects with a body shot.
Weaver throws a series of strikes that have McDonald backpedaling.
McDonald throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Weaver counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
Weaver misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Weaver swings around for an armbar but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weaver's guard.#SUB2#
Weaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Weaver tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald works Weaver's body with a nice hook.
Weaver checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Weaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Weaver moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
McDonald throws a low kick but Weaver avoids it.
Weaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald cracks Weaver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Weaver.
McDonald jabs at Weaver's body.#T1#
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Weaver is just out of range.
Weaver checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weaver throws a fast counter high kick but McDonald manages to duck under it in time.
Weaver looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Weaver's leg. Weaver is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald stalks Weaver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weaver's face. Weaver staggers backwards, shaken.
Weaver throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weaver was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a right and a left that Weaver avoids nicely.
Weaver throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Weaver takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Weaver darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Weaver misses with an elbow over the top.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weaver misses with the head strike.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Weaver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weaver throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weaver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Weaver moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from McDonald. #BC2#
Weaver breaks the clinch.
Weaver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Weaver seems unphased.
Weaver blocks a leg kick.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
Weaver throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weaver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weaver.
Weaver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Weaver with that takedown attempt. #T4#
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weaver misses with a straight left.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Weaver's defenses.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
Weaver just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Weaver moves out of range easily.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weaver moves away.
Weaver just misses with a punch to the body.
Weaver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Weaver has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weaver or not. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weaver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Weaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weaver throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Weaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weaver thumps McDonald with a low kick.
McDonald gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Weaver counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Weaver to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab by McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for McDonald.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weaver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
McDonald throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
McDonald slips a jab from Weaver.
Weaver avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Weaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Weaver's shoulder, as Weaver tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Weaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weaver doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weaver moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weaver dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weaver 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 McDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weaver at a distance.
#T2#
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weaver on the side of the head.
Weaver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weaver.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Weaver is out of range.
Good shot there by McDonald.
Weaver connects with a single shot there.
Weaver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weaver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weaver looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
Weaver misses with a straight left.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?#T3#
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Weaver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weaver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Weaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver.
Weaver with a nice cross.
Weaver just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Weaver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
Weaver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald jabs at Weaver's body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weaver throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
Weaver throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
Weaver throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Weaver lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald lands the left hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald throws a head kick that Weaver semi-blocks.
Weaver connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver takes a kick to the side of the head.
Weaver throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Weaver throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Austin Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weaver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald! |
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Event:
TD19
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Weaver counter with a right hand.
White's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and White duly obliges.
Fredrik White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White tries to clinch but Weaver is having none of it.
Weaver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weaver counters with a stiff right hand.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Weaver is just out of range.
White tests Weaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Weaver should have avoided that one.
Weaver walks into a straight right hand from White.
Weaver does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice uppercut there from White.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Weaver's shoulder, as Weaver tries to avoid the shot.
White throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range. #T1#
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White swinging wildly here.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws a body punch but Weaver moves out of range.
White misses with a right hand
and Weaver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White cracks Weaver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weaver lands a jab to White's midsection.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for White.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
White clinches up with Weaver and pushes him back against the cage.
Weaver is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
White trying to stall but Weaver improves his position.
Weaver looking for a takedown. #T2#
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White lands a nice uppercut.
Weaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards. #BC#
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Weaver misses.
As Weaver backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Weaver manages to avoid it all.
Weaver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
White misses the jab.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Weaver.
Weaver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
Weaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches.
White misses with the head strike.
#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Weaver throws an elbow but misses.
Weaver blocks a body shot from White.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Weaver wants the takedown. White is fighting it off but Weaver persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in White's guard against the cage.#ES2#
White pushes Weaver off and scrambles back to his feet.
Weaver with a jab.#TD#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White is trying to stand up here but Weaver is controlling him well.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White is trying to escape back to his feet but Weaver uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T4#
White is trying to buck Weaver off.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
White sneaks out the side door and pushes Weaver away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fredrik White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Weaver dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weaver is controlling him. #ES2#
White pushes Weaver off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik White 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#
White works the jab nicely.
Weaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Weaver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weaver tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from White.
Weaver connects with a single shot there.
Weaver works White's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
We've been informed that White has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fredrik White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White throws a jab when Weaver was well out of range.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weaver.
Fredrik White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
White connects with a nice looking jab.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Weaver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White misses with the combination.
Weaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Weaver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weaver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. White checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White lands a head shot.
Weaver shoots and misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
#T2#
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!
Weaver throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by White!
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Weaver throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
Weaver misses with a leg kick
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for Weaver.
Weaver misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weaver scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Weaver was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Weaver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
White wants to get back to his feet but Weaver drags him back down.#SUB#
Weaver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Check out the look on Weaver's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Weaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weaver throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
White dodges the ground and pound from Weaver.
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Weaver wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Weaver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
White tries to escape but Weaver is in control. #SUB#
Weaver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fredrik White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Weaver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Weaver ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Austin Weaver has been cut.
Weaver tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
White lands a nice knee to the body.
Weaver has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
Weaver wants to break free but White has control.
White lands a nice uppercut.
Weaver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Weaver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range.
White throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
White lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Weaver sprawling to the canvas. White follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Weaver hang on? #ROC2#Weaver is rocked!
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!#SU2#
White gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oh Weaver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White moves away from the strike by Weaver.
and White counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Weaver! He's just covering up as White starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik White!
Fredrik White thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TD 17
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Weaver throws a hook but Dunk blocks it.#CL2#
Weaver moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Weaver pulls Dunk into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weaver can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Dunk is posturing up here but Weaver has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dunk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dunk has to tap! Slick submission there by Weaver!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin Weaver!
A very excited looking Austin Weaver 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. |
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Event:
TD 15
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Arnason tries to bum rush Weaver with a series of wild strikes but Weaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weaver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnason swivels and escapes.
Arnason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weaver throws out the jab.
Arnason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weaver throws a solid leg kick but Arnason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weaver.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arnason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weaver misses with a hook. Arnason ducked under it nicely.
Weaver throws a body kick that misses
and Arnason counters with a three punch combo that has Weaver backing up. Weaver nods at Arnason to acknowledge the strikes.
Weaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnason.
Arnason slips under a jab.
Arnason with a jab.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnason moves into full guard.
Arnason has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Arnason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Weaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weaver stopping the sweep attempt from Arnason.
Arnason is pulling down on Weaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Weaver, at least for the moment.
Arnason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weaver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weaver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arnason.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Weaver throwing strikes from guard but Arnason blocks nicely.
Weaver working some strikes from top position.
Weaver wants to pass the guard but Arnason is keeping the position.
Arnason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arnason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weaver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arnason wants to sweep but no luck.
Arnason pulls Weaver in close to his closed guard and prevents Weaver from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arnason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weaver is one step ahead there.
Arnason controls Weaver momentarily but Weaver frees himself. #T3#
Arnason wants to sweep but no luck.
Weaver throwing strikes but missing.
Weaver stopping the sweep attempt from Arnason.
Weaver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arnason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arnason looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnason, not yet.
Arnason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arnason working a defensive guard here.
Weaver throws a big elbow that misses.
Arnason trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Arnason lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Arnason misses with a hook.
Arnason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Weaver loads up on a big right hand but Arnason slips the punch.
Arnason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arnason.
Jeremy Arnason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnason cracks Weaver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnason throws a hook to the side of Weaver's head but Weaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weaver looks to land a left hand but Arnason moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Weaver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weaver sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arnason is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arnason struggling a bit here.
Arnason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Weaver's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnason moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeremy Arnason will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Weaver misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnason counters with a body kick that stops Weaver in his tracks momentarily.
Weaver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weaver somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Arnason.
Weaver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arnason throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weaver's head.
Arnason avoids the body shot from Weaver.
Arnason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weaver swings widly with a right hand
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weaver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arnason in his tracks.
Arnason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weaver throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
Arnason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arnason scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arnason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arnason misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Weaver takes one to the side of the head.
Arnason throws a lazy right hand but Weaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeremy Arnason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weaver takes one to the chin there.
Weaver swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weaver tries to clinch but Arnason moves out of range.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on Arnason's shoulder, as Arnason tries to avoid the shot.
Weaver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arnason throws out the jab.
Weaver moves away from the strike by Arnason.
Arnason throws a jab but it's blocked by Weaver.
The crowd cheers as Arnason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weaver doesn't seem phased though.
Arnason thuds a left hand into Weaver's body.
Arnason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Weaver misses.
Arnason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arnason swinging wildly here.
Arnason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?#T2#
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!
Arnason misses with a wild combination.
Arnason connects with a jab.
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Arnason misses the target.
Weaver moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Arnason throws a big shot that misses.
Weaver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weaver defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Arnason misses with a straight left.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
Weaver slips under a jab.
Weaver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Weaver moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Weaver throws out a counter right but Arnason avoids it with no problem.
Jeremy Arnason is winning the standup battle so far.
Weaver staying out of range there.#T3#
Weaver misses with an uppercut. Arnason saw that one coming.
Weaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weaver tests Arnason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arnason throws a lazy right hand but Weaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arnason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weaver in his tracks.
Weaver motions for Arnason to come forward. Weaver throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arnason throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
Arnason throws a big shot that misses.
Arnason throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arnason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weaver wants to slow Arnason down by chopping away at his legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weaver.
Weaver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arnason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weaver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arnason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weaver somewhat.
Jeremy Arnason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Weaver.#T4#
A combination from Arnason does no damage.
Arnason lands a nice shot that snaps Weaver's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Weaver.
It seemed like Weaver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arnason is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Weaver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arnason.
Weaver throws a body punch but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason tries to bum rush Weaver with a series of wild strikes but Weaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weaver.
Weaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
Arnason throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Arnason checks a leg kick nicely.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Arnason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weaver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnason scores with a jab to the head.
Weaver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Arnason dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Arnason thuds a left hand into Weaver's body.
A lazy body kick from Arnason
and Weaver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arnason thinking.
Arnason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weaver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arnason scrambles back to his feet.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on Arnason's shoulder, as Arnason tries to avoid the shot.
Arnason misses with a combination
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weaver throws a leg kick which misses Arnason's front leg but catches the back leg as Arnason tries to avoid it.
Arnason looks to throw the jab but Weaver is out of range.
Weaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arnason.
Weaver misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason slips a straight right by Weaver.
Arnason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weaver blocks a head kick by Arnason.
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Weaver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnason lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Weaver moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
Weaver misses with a hook. Arnason ducked under it nicely.
Arnason misses with a straight left.
Arnason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arnason throws a head kick that misses.
Arnason throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weaver avoids the body shot from Arnason.
Weaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnason.
Weaver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arnason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnason misses the target.
Weaver misses with a takedown attempt
letting Arnason counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Weaver changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arnason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnason manages to work his way to half guard, despite Weaver's best efforts.#SUB2#
Weaver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnason sees it coming and defends easily.
Arnason wants to control but Weaver is keeping busy.
#T2#
Arnason is positioning himself well to prevent Weaver advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Weaver is trying to work for a kimura but Arnason is defending well.
Arnason is trying to get back to full guard.
Weaver is keen to just control but Arnason is a slippery customer.
Weaver prevents Arnason from improving his position.
Arnason is working hard here to advance position.
Arnason has his hands clasped together around Weaver's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Arnason is staying active underneath Weaver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arnason preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Arnason trying to control here.
Arnason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arnason has control of Weaver's left arm, preventing Weaver from doing any damage.
Weaver works over Arnason with some ground and pound from guard.
Weaver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weaver is looking to work some ground and pound but Arnason has wrist control.
Arnason trying to keep a closed guard but Weaver is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weaver postures up.
Weaver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arnason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arnason holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arnason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arnason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weaver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnason counters with a nice uppercut.
Arnason scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Arnason as Weaver shoots in.
Arnason thumps Weaver with a low kick.
Austin Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Arnason.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arnason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Arnason!
Jeremy Arnason thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMPIRE: FN12
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Weaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skarphedinsson.
Good work by Skarphedinsson as he checks the leg kick.
Skarphedinsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weaver.
Weaver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Weaver misses.
Weaver throws a nice looking combination but Skarphedinsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skarphedinsson misses with a hook
letting Weaver counter with a right hand.
Weaver lunges at Skarphedinsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skarphedinsson's hand.
Weaver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skarphedinsson misses with a hook
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skarphedinsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skarphedinsson misses with a low kick.
Snorri Skarphedinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skarphedinsson is looking to land body kicks.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Skarphedinsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weaver catches Skarphedinsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been told by Skarphedinsson's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarphedinsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weaver.
Skarphedinsson moves forwards but Weaver connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Weaver clinches. #T1#
Skarphedinsson stalling in the clinch but Weaver improves position.
Skarphedinsson tries to break free but Weaver pushes him back against the cage.
Skarphedinsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weaver pushes Skarphedinsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Skarphedinsson breaks the clinch.
Skarphedinsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Skarphedinsson misses
and Weaver counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Weaver clinches.
Skarphedinsson tries a body shot but Weaver blocks it.
Skarphedinsson lands a body punch.
Skarphedinsson blocks the elbow strike.
Weaver lands a body shot.
Skarphedinsson is breathing heavily.
Weaver lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weaver takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Weaver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skarphedinsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weaver pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skarphedinsson back to the cage. Weaver follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weaver lands a body shot.
#T2#
Weaver lands with a cross. #ROC2#Skarphedinsson is rocked!
Weaver lands an uppercut, right on the button! Skarphedinsson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Austin Weaver!
A relieved looking Austin Weaver 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:
EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Willdoit scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Willdoit defending well as Weaver loads up on a big left hand.
Weaver tries to clinch there but Willdoit circles away.
As Weaver backs away, Willdoit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Willdoit's guard.#SU2#
Weaver gets to his feet. Willdoit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Willdoit.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weaver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Willdoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weaver cracks Willdoit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Willdoit moves away from the strike by Weaver.
As Weaver backs away, Willdoit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Willdoit scores with a spinning back kick!
Willdoit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weaver.
Weaver unleashes a big counter combination but Willdoit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Weaver throws a jab when Willdoit was well out of range.
Weaver misses with a looping left.
Weaver avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Willdoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willdoit misses with a body kick.
Willdoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver.
It appears Willdoit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Weaver loads up on a big right hand but Willdoit slips the punch.
Willdoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Willdoit to score with a decent uppercut.
Weaver swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Willdoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Willdoit tries to keep at a distance but Weaver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weaver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2##BC2#
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Weaver. That snapped Willdoit's head back.
Weaver closes the distance and clinches up with Willdoit, looking for a takedown. Weaver pushes Willdoit against the cage but Willdoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willdoit ducks right into an uppercut from Weaver.
Weaver misses with a wild body shot.
Willdoit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Weaver takes a step back to recover.
Weaver with a hook.
Weaver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willdoit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Willdoit lands a jab to Weaver's midsection.
Weaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willdoit manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Willdoit.
Weaver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Willdoit scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Weaver throws a jab when Willdoit was well out of range.
Weaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weaver scores with a sloppy right hand. Willdoit should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Weaver misses.
Willdoit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Willdoit throws a solid leg kick but Weaver takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Willdoit.
Weaver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weaver works over Willdoit's head and body with a nice combination.
Weaver is looking to chop away at Willdoit's legs.
Willdoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weaver will feel that in the morning.
Willdoit tries a low kick but Weaver avoids it.
Willdoit throws a body kick that misses.
Weaver appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Willdoit counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Willdoit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver misses with a body shot.
Willdoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Weaver avoided it.
Willdoit scores with a hook.
Weaver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Willdoit.
Weaver misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Willdoit misses with a kick to the body.
Willdoit blocks a jab.
Willdoit slips under a jab from Weaver.#TD2#
Weaver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Willdoit to the mat! Willdoit manages to get full guard. #SU2#
Weaver stands up and waves to Willdoit to follow him.
Weaver throws a looping overhand right but Willdoit ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Weaver blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Weaver clinches up with Willdoit and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Austin Weaver will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willdoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Willdoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
Willdoit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steve Willdoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Weaver lunges at Willdoit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willdoit's hand.
Weaver tries a low kick but Willdoit avoids it.
Good leg kick by Willdoit.
Some wild striking there from Weaver.
Weaver closes the distance and clinches up with Willdoit, looking for a takedown. Weaver pushes Willdoit against the cage but Willdoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Willdoit throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Willdoit.
Willdoit scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Willdoit.
Weaver misses with a few strikes there.
Willdoit is looking to counter punch.
Willdoit throws a leg kick
and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Willdoit throws a low kick but Weaver moves out of range easily.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. Willdoit saw that one coming.
Willdoit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but Weaver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Willdoit. Weaver shrugs it off though.
Willdoit throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
#TD2#
Weaver shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Willdoit is trying to maintain the position but Weaver is very close to passing his half guard.
Weaver not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Willdoit is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Weaver stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Willdoit to get to his feet.
Weaver misses with a looping left.
Willdoit throws a counter high kick but Weaver was just alert enough to avoid it.
Willdoit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weaver momentarily.
Willdoit misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willdoit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Willdoit!
#CL2#
Weaver pushes Willdoit up against the cage in a clinch.
Weaver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weaver misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Willdoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Willdoit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3##BC2#
Weaver breaks the clinch.
Willdoit lands with a cross.
Willdoit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Willdoit.
Weaver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Willdoit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Willdoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Willdoit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Willdoit to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Willdoit.
Willdoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Willdoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willdoit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Weaver, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Willdoit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Willdoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weaver connects with a single shot there.
Willdoit misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Willdoit.
Willdoit blocks a low kick nicely.
Willdoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weaver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willdoit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Willdoit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Willdoit lunges at Weaver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weaver's hand.
Weaver misses with a straight left.
Willdoit throws a leg kick
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
Willdoit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A lazy left from Weaver finds it's target.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willdoit is trying to defend but Weaver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Weaver postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Willdoit to stand up.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Willdoit dips to his left and cracks Weaver with an uppercut!
Willdoit is looking to score with low kicks.
Weaver lands a leg kick that knocks Willdoit off balance momentarily.#T1#
Willdoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weaver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Willdoit is fending him off so far but Weaver persists. Nope, Willdoit circles away and we're back to standing.
Willdoit scores with a body shot.
Willdoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Weaver misses with a wild body shot.
Weaver throws a hook to the side of Willdoit's head but Willdoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willdoit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Willdoit throws a low kick but Weaver moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Willdoit there.
A swing and a miss from Weaver.
Weaver misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weaver.
Weaver throws a poor cross that misses
and Willdoit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Willdoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Willdoit is looking to slow Weaver down with leg kicks.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick.
Weaver fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weaver throws a body shot but no joy.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick.
Weaver needs to keep his hands up - Willdoit had a free shot at his head there.
Willdoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weaver is out of range and Willdoit settles back down.
Willdoit throws a chopping leg kick but Weaver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Willdoit ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Weaver throws a jab when Willdoit was well out of range.
A big left from Weaver misses.
Willdoit staying out of range there.
Good work by Weaver as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Weaver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weaver moves out of range of the leg kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit tries to score with a low kick but Weaver moves his leg out of the way.
Weaver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Willdoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Weaver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Willdoit throws a head kick that half lands.
Willdoit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Willdoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weaver.
Weaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willdoit.
A bone on bone clash there as Weaver blocks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Willdoit misses with a low kick.
Weaver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch lands to the side of Weaver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver checks a low kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit with a nice calf kick.
Willdoit misses with an uppercut.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weaver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Willdoit lands with a cross.
Willdoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willdoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
Willdoit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Weaver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Willdoit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Willdoit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willdoit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Willdoit!
A very excited looking Steve Willdoit 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. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Starling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Starling tries to clinch up but Weaver circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Weaver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weaver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Weaver throws a right and a left that Starling avoids nicely.
Starling counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Weaver gets tackled into the cage by Starling. Starling maintains the clinch.
Weaver wants to break free but Starling has control.
Weaver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Starling.
Weaver taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Weaver displaying some good clinch control by pressing Starling up against the cage.
Weaver seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC2#
Starling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling moves out of range of the strikes.
Starling scores with a body shot.
Starling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Starling tries to clinch up but Weaver circles away and keeps his distance.
Weaver swings for the body but Starling moves out of range.
#T1#
Weaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Starling.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Starling to score with a decent uppercut.
Weaver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Starling doesn't seem bothered though.
George Starling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starling dives in and grabs Weaver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weaver pushes down on Starling's head and hops out.
Starling walks into a straight right hand from Weaver.#CL2#
Starling clinches up against the cage.
Starling misses with some punches.
Starling misses with the head strike.
Starling lands a right hand. #TD2#
Starling gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Weaver has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Starling doesn't defend quickly enough and Weaver has managed to lock this one up! Can Starling escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Weaver on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Austin Weaver!
After winning the bout, Austin Weaver 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:
EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Weaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
A slow jab from Weaver misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Weaver.
Henry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weaver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry checks the leg kick.
Henry slips under a jab.
Weaver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henry misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry throws a head kick that Weaver semi-blocks.
Henry staying out of range there.#TD#
Weaver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Weaver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Henry wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Weaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Weaver, not yet.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry defends well.
Henry wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Weaver controlling Henry's posture. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Austin Weaver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weaver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weaver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry misses with a few strikes there.
Henry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weaver wants it to stay on the feet.
Weaver looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but Weaver sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry throws a push kick but Weaver slaps the foot to one side.
Weaver is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henry tries to counter by clinching up but Weaver breaks away and moves out of range.
Weaver misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Henry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weaver 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 Henry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weaver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weaver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Henry throws a head kick that misses
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
Weaver scores with the left hand. Henry knows he should have avoided that one.
Weaver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weaver.
Weaver misses with a hook.
It looked like Henry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Weaver moves out of range easily.
Weaver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henry or perhaps it was just good defense by Weaver, which made it look bad.
Henry takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Weaver throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henry slips a jab from Weaver.
Henry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weaver.
No luck for Henry with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Weaver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weaver misses with an uppercut.
Weaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weaver wants it to stay on the feet.
Weaver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weaver checks a leg kick.
Weaver throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Weaver looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
It looked like Henry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Weaver throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Weaver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Weaver drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
A short right from Weaver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Weaver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Weaver as he connects with a hook.
Weaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weaver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weaver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Henry.
Larry Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry slips a straight right by Weaver.
Henry lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
A slow jab from Weaver misses its intended target.
Henry tries to clinch but Weaver is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Weaver.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on Henry's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weaver, as that shot connected.
Weaver misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Henry misses.
Henry misses with a double jab
letting Weaver counter with a right hand.
Weaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Henry. #T1#
Weaver misses with a looping right.
Weaver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
A jab lands there for Weaver.
Larry Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Weaver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henry staying out of range there.
Weaver misses the jab.
Austin Weaver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henry defending well as Weaver loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Weaver drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Weaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry moves away from the strike by Weaver. #CL2#
Weaver drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
Weaver blocks a body shot from Henry.
Henry tries to break free but Weaver pushes him back against the cage.
Weaver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Weaver blocks it.
#BC2#
Weaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Weaver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Weaver, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Weaver - just one landing.
Weaver misses with a body shot.
Weaver throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Weaver chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henry throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
Henry slips under a jab from Weaver.
Henry moves out of range as Weaver strikes.
Henry misses with a body kick.
Henry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weaver swivels and escapes.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
Weaver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. Henry saw that one coming.
It looked like Henry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weaver lands a really nice looking cross but Henry seems unphased.
#T3#
Weaver works the jab nicely.
Weaver with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Weaver instigates a clinch.
Weaver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weaver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weaver swivels and escapes.
Weaver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weaver scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weaver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weaver misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Henry misses with a wild body shot.
Henry slips a jab from Weaver.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Henry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Henry misses with a double jab.
Henry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weaver cracks Henry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Weaver scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Weaver moves into the clinch.
Weaver dodges an elbow strike from Henry.
Weaver stalling against the cage.
Weaver just leaning against Henry, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
A short uppercut from Henry.
Henry takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henry avoids it.#BC#
Henry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Weaver 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Weaver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry staying out of range there.
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weaver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weaver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Henry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Henry drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
Weaver misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver is leaning against Henry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Weaver pushes off an throws an elbow but Henry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Weaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weaver avoids it.
A short right from Weaver.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weaver throws an elbow but misses.
Weaver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henry avoiding damage as Weaver throws knees to the body.
Weaver landing knees to the head.
Weaver pushes Henry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weaver lands a body punch.
Weaver scores with a shot to the side of Henry's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Weaver - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Weaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but Weaver sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Weaver counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Weaver scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Weaver lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henry.
Weaver throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Weaver. #BC2#
Weaver breaks the clinch.
Weaver scores with a hook.
Weaver finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Henry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weaver.
Henry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henry staying out of range there.
Weaver throws out a powerful jab.
Henry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weaver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henry is looking to score with low kicks.
Weaver punishes Henry's body with a nice straight punch.
Henry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Henry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Weaver throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry walks into a straight right hand from Weaver.
Weaver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henry doesn't seem bothered though.
Weaver is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Weaver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Weaver jabs Henry right on the nose. Henry blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Henry is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weaver throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henry seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Weaver moves into the clinch.
Henry can't break the clinch.
Weaver prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Weaver.
Weaver pushes off an throws an elbow but Henry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Weaver.
The referee calls for Weaver to work.
Weaver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austin Weaver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henry tries a body shot but Weaver blocks it.
Weaver cracks Henry with a nice body shot.
Weaver lands with a short shot to the head.
Weaver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weaver gets through Henry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Austin Weaver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weaver as Henry tries to tie him up.
Weaver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Weaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weaver 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Weaver!
Austin Weaver decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Weaver lands a jab to the head.
Weaver throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Weaver. #CL2#
Weaver has closed the distance and engaged Munoz in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Munoz wants a takedown.
Munoz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weaver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Weaver.
#CUT2#It looks like Rafael Munoz has been cut.#BC2#
Weaver manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Weaver. That snapped Munoz's head back.
Munoz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munoz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Weaver closes the distance and pushes Munoz back into the cage.#T1#
Weaver stops a takedown attempt from Munoz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver gets through Munoz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weaver working the clinch nicely. Munoz is working for position but Weaver cracks him with a big knee to the head! Munoz crumples up against the cage and Weaver lands two more shots before the ref can save Munoz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Austin Weaver!
Austin Weaver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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