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Event:
SMFL 4
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Brodie throws a head kick that Wulong semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Han Wulong has been cut.
Brodie digs a good body shot into Wulong's ribs.#CL#
Wulong drives through and clinches with Brodie against the cage.
Brodie tries to throw a body punch but Wulong avoids it by throwing Brodie back against the cage.
Wulong tries to circle away but Brodie has him pinned against the cage.
Wulong pushes off an throws an elbow but Brodie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brodie leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Wulong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wulong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brodie cracks Wulong with an open hand slap.
Brodie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wulongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wulong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Wulong closes the distance and clinches.
Wulong is trying to break free.
Wulong is looking to break free of the clinch but Brodie has double underhooks.
Wulong lands a damaging elbow.
Wulong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brodie is trying to maintain a safe position but Wulong gets an underhook and turns Brodie into the cage.#BC#
Wulong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
A left and a right from Brodie both land. Nice combination.
Brodie punishes Wulong's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Wulong closes the distance and clinches.
Wulong is trying to force a seperation but Brodie has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Brodie as the two fighters clinch.
Brodie scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Wulong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Brodie manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wulong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brodie prevents Wulong from breaking the clinch.
Brodie avoids the elbow strike from Wulong, against the cage.
Brodie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Wulong breaks the clinch.
Brodie slips a jab and a cross from Wulong.
Brodie lands with a hook. Wulong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brodie throws out a powerful jab.#KD2#
Brodie lands a big head kick that sends Wulong tumbling to the mat! Brodie takes a step backwards and waves Wulong back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Wulong is rocked!
Brodie lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wulong up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Brodie from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wulong's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jocky Brodie!
In defeat, Han Wulong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shieeeeet'. |
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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 13/10
Date: Oct 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Wulong fails to land with a series of punches.
Wulong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Wulong's ribs.
Wulong fails with a takedown attempt.
Wulong throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Wulong gets a takedown into half guard.
Wulong is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov is pressing down on Wulong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wulong manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Wulong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wulong working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
#T1#
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Wulong has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Wulong keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Petrov is staying tight to Wulong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petrov wants to control but Wulong is keeping him busy.
Wulong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wulong actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov works his way into side control.
Petrov working away.
Petrov taking a breather here.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Wulong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Wulong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Petrov is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Wulong's face as Petrov controls the position. #SU#
Petrov stands up.
Wulong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wulong doesn't seem phased though.
Petrov cracks Wulong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov digs a good hook to Wulong's body.
Wulong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wulong shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Wulong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivan Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Wulong.
Wulong looks winded!#T4#
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wulong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulong tries to clinch but Petrov moves away
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
Petrov cracks Wulong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wulong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Petrov finish him?
#ROC#Wulong is rocked!
Petrov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wulong's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wulong's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Han Wulong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shieeeeet'. |
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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 22/09
Date: Sep 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wulong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wulong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Wulong shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense.
Romero scores with the left hand. Wulong knows he should have avoided that one.
Wulong misses the shot to the body.
Romero misses with a left hand #CL#
and Wulong counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Wulong breaks the clinch.
Romero scores with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wulong. #CUT#It looks like Vito Romero has been cut.
Wulong scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wulong misses with a low kick.
Romero scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Wulong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wulong in particular looking to stall.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wulong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wulong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wulong controlling the action here.
Wulong scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Wulong is trying to control the action in half guard but Romero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Wulong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wulong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wulong thows a huge punch but Romero dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Wulong seems to be looking for submissions.
Romero is concentrating on defense, preventing Wulong from advancing position.
Wulong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wulong lands a nice short elbow.
Wulong working Romero over with strikes.
Wulong lands strikes from half guard.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Wulong has control of the leg.
Wulong working over Romero with some ground and pound. Romero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Romero is staying active underneath Wulong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Romero tries to get to full guard but Wulong has control of the leg.
Wulong is taking a breather. Romero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wulong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wulong is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wulong lands a nice short elbow.
Wulong controlling the action here.
Romero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wulong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wulong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romero sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wulong connects with a nice short shot to Romero's temple. #T3#
Wulong is keen to just control but Romero is a slippery customer.
Wulong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Romero is controlling Wulong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wulong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Romero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romero wants to control but Wulong is keeping busy.
Wulong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Wulong has control of the leg.
Wulong working Romero over with strikes.
Wulong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wulong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wulong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
Wulong winds up and cracks Romero with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice strikes from Wulong there.
Wulong stalling. #SUB#
Wulong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wulong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wulong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wulong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romero defending well though.
Wulong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wulong is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Wulong wants to work for an arm triangle but Romero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wulong connects with a nice short shot to Romero's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Wulong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vito Romero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
A jab from Romero misses.
Wulong misses with a takedown attempt - Romero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Wulong moved out of range.
Romero cracks Wulong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wulong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left lands for Romero.
Wulong misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Wulong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wulong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Wulong connects with a right hand. Romero shakes it off.#CUT#That has opened up Vito Romero's cut even more.
Wulong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wulong moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero scores with a hook.
Wulong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Wulong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wulong shoots in looking for a takedown. Romero tries to sprawl out of it but Wulong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Romero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wulong has time to react.
Wulong shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Romero is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wulong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
Romero sizes up Wulong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wulong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romero scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wulong or perhaps it was just good defense by Romero, which made it look bad.
Romero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wulong's head.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Wulong tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wulong doesn't seem phased though.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wulong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romero's waist but Romero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wulong off to one side.
A jab lands there for Romero.
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wulong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wulong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Wulong is rocked!
Romero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Wulong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wulong in his tracks.
Romero circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wulong to the canvas! Wulong doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Romero keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Romero!
Han Wulong spoke after the fight, saying 'Shieeeeet'. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship 8
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Yarmalenko leaves Wulong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wulong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wulong throws a sloppy head kick
and Wulong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wulong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Yarmalenko closes the distance and pushes Wulong back into the cage.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wulong or not.
Yarmalenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
#CUT#It looks like Han Wulong has been cut.
Wulong looks winded!
Wulong wants a takedown.
Andriy Yarmalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Wulong.
Yarmalenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wulong up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarmalenko lands with a right to the head.
Wulong takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yarmalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Yarmalenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
Yarmalenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wulong backwards.
Yarmalenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko lands a body punch.
Yarmalenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wulong backwards.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yarmalenko obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko lands a right hand.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wulong or not.
Yarmalenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
Yarmalenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wulong backwards. #ROC#Wulong is rocked!
Yarmalenko landing knees to the head.
Wulong is still on wobbly legs! Can Yarmalenko finish him?
Yarmalenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Yarmalenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Wulong seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Yarmalenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wulong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yarmalenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yarmalenko scores with a knee to the head.
Yarmalenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Wulong is trying to push Yarmalenko away but Yarmalenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yarmalenko lands a knee to the head.
Yarmalenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Yarmalenko.
#KD#
Yarmalenko drops Wulong with a big knee straight up the middle! Wulong is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Yarmalenko is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yarmalenko grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Wulong takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Yarmalenko cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andriy Yarmalenko!
Andriy Yarmalenko retains his heavyweight title!
The defeated Han Wulong had this to say: 'Shieeeeet'. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship 7
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Wulong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeJohnson with a nice cross.
DeJohnson misses with a few strikes there.
Wulong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Wulong blocks the leg kick.
Wulong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeJohnson avoids it really well and circles away.
DeJohnson feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Wulong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
DeJohnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wulong postures up in DeJohnson's guard and throws a big left but DeJohnson blocks it.
Wulong postures up.
Wulong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wulong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeJohnson's head.
Wulong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Wulong is looking to work some ground and pound but DeJohnson has wrist control.
DeJohnson keeping moving, preventing Wulong from controlling successfully.
DeJohnson trying to control the position.
Wulong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wulong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wulong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeJohnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeJohnson is trying to hold Wulong in close to prevent damage but Wulong has managed to pass into half guard.
DeJohnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wulong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wulong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeJohnson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wulong working over DeJohnson with some ground and pound. DeJohnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wulong controlling the action here.
DeJohnson is trying to control but can't.
Wulong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DeJohnson tries to roll over but Wulong keeps him under control.
Wulong sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Wulong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wulong seems to be looking for submissions.
Wulong wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeJohnson keeps working.
DeJohnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wulong is working away from the top position though.
Wulong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeJohnson is staying active underneath Wulong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
DeJohnson has hold of Wulong's hands but Wulong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeJohnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wulong scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeJohnson is staying active underneath Wulong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wulong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DeJohnson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wulong maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! DeJohnson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wulong has cracked it and DeJohnson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wulong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Han Wulong!
Han Wulong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 04/08
Date: Aug 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Wulong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Wulong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Wulong drops back looking for a leg! Krooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krooks manages to kick Wulong off! Wulong jumps back into Krooks's guard.
Krooks keeping moving, preventing Wulong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wulong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krooks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Krooks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Krooks keeping moving, preventing Wulong from controlling successfully.
Wulong advances position into side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Wulong is looking to take a break and control but Krooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Wulong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Wulong tries for a kimura but Krooks is defending well. #SUB#
Wulong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wulong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wulong wants to control but Krooks is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Krooks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krooks tries to buck Wulong off but Wulong is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Wulong is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Krooks is trying to escape and Wulong transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Krooks is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wulong! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Han Wulong!
Han Wulong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Seventh Circle Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship V
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Wulong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manger sprawls well. Manger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wulong gets slowly back to his feet.
Wulong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Wulong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wulong working away.#SUB#
Wulong tries for a kimura but Manger is defending well. #SUB#
Wulong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manger, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manger is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Manger should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Wulong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wulong. #SUB#
Wulong seems to be working for a kimura but Manger defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Wulong is trying to work for a kimura but Manger is defending well.
Manger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wulong tries to free his leg and advance position but Manger is retaining full guard.
Manger trying to keep a closed guard but Wulong is proving a slippery customer.
Wulong preventing the sweep.
Wulong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Manger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wulong defends well.
Manger wants to sweep here but Wulong controlling him for the moment.
Wulong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Wulong has gone for a leg lock! Manger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wulong's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wulong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manger trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Wulong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manger passes into side control.
Wulong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Wulong has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Manger. Oh but Wulong has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Manger goes limp - he's gone! Wulong jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Han Wulong!
Han Wulong very nearly forgot to thank Seventh Circle Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Nippon Series 07.02
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Chavez is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Wulong just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Chavez has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Han Wulong!
Han Wulong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship IV
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Wulong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but StraKos moves away.#TD#
Wulong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
StraKos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wulong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wulong's back!
Wulong can't escape the position.
Wulong wants to get back to his feet.
Wulong wants to escape the position.
Wulong trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
StraKos has got one arm under Wulong's chin. This could be trouble... Wulong trying to control the other hand but StraKos gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Wulong has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dionisy StraKos!
Dionisy StraKos is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Dionisy StraKos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Han Wulong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ah rats. Lost didn't I?'. |
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Event:
BFA 2-Jessuz vs Wulong
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Wulong shoots in for a takedown but Jessuz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jessuz is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Wulong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jessuz has his hands clasped together around Wulong's back. He's all about the action.
Wulong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jessuz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jessuz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wulong.
Wulong is looking to pass Jessuz's guard but actually Jessuz recovers to full guard.
Wulong landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jessuz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wulong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Jessuz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wulong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wulong lands a couple of digs.
Wulong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jessuz is breathing heavily.
Wulong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jessuz's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wulong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wulong is looking to work some ground and pound but Jessuz has wrist control.
Wulong throws a big right hand that misses.
Jessuz keeping moving, preventing Wulong from controlling successfully.
Wulong loads up on a big left hand. Jessuz felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Wulong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jessuz can't hide his disappointment, as Wulong celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Wulong!
Han Wulong is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Wulong gets a takedown into half guard.
Zero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES2#
Zero is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zero working Wulong over with knees to the body.
A short left from Zero.
Zero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wulong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zero obliges.
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!
Zero gets underhooks to prevent Wulong's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Wulong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zero regains guard immediately.
Zero has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wulong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wulong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wulong is breathing heavily.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Han Wulong has been cut.
Wulong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wulong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero with a knee to the head.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
Wulong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wulong goes for a takedown attempt but Zero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Wulong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wulong gets tackled into the cage by Zero. Zero maintains the clinch.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wulong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero lands a good knee to the midsection. Wulong won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zero.
Wulong looking for a takedown.
Zero slowing the pace effectively.
Zero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zero with a knee to the head.
Zero landing knees to the head.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wulong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zero taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Zero.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
Zero scores a nice knee to the body.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zero working Wulong over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero lands a good knee to the midsection. Wulong won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zero obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero lands a knee to the body.
Wulong is working for takedown but Zero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
#T4#
Zero landing knees to the head.
Zero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Zero.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Wulong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Zero.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zero.
Wulong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wulong keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero lands a nice elbow.
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zero can't find room to land a body shot as Wulong controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Han Wulong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zero takes the fight into the clinch.
Zero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wulong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sub Zero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wulong prevents the takedown attempt.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero goes for a takedown attempt but Wulong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wulong's sensitive parts.
Wulong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zero wants to counter the offense by Wulong and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zero clinches.
Zero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zero lands an elbow that stopped Wulong in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Zero.
#T1#
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Zero lands a good knee to the midsection. Wulong won't want to take too many of those.
Zero lands a nice elbow.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wulong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Han Wulong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
Zero lands an elbow inside.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Zero.
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero pushes Wulong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wulong's defenses.
Zero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
Zero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wulong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Nice elbow from Zero.
Zero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero lands an elbow that stopped Wulong in his tracks for a moment.
Zero holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wulong up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero landing knees to the body.
Zero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zero lands an elbow just above Wulong 's eye. #T3#
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
Zero landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zero.
Wulong takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wulong wants to take the fight to the mat but Zero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zero with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Zero lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero stands up over Wulong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zero throwing strikes from guard but Wulong blocks nicely. #T4#
Wulong keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wulong controls Zero momentarily but Zero frees himself.
Wulong being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Zero clinches up with Wulong and pushes him back against the cage.
Zero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Han Wulong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Zero closes the distance and clinches.
Zero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wulong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wulong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Zero working Wulong over with knees to the body.
Wulong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Wulong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Zero.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
Zero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wulong is defending well.#T1#
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
Zero lands a good knee to the midsection. Wulong won't want to take too many of those.
Zero crunches a lovely knee into Wulong's ribcage.
Zero connects with a knee to the head.
Wulong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Zero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero with a knee to the head.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wulong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wulong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Zero landing knees to the head.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wulong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero landing knees to the head.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wulong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Zero gets a clinch.
Zero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Zero gets underhooks to prevent Wulong's takedown attempt.
Zero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wulong's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
Zero lands an uppercut.
Wulong tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
Zero landing knees to the head.
Wulong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Zero.
Zero with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
Zero scores with a knee to the head.
#T4#
A short right from Zero.
Nice elbow from Zero.
Knees to the body from Zero.
Zero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zero looking for a takedown.
Wulong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zero after a bit of a struggle.
Zero lands an elbow that stopped Wulong in his tracks for a moment.
Zero lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulong's face.
Zero cracks Wulong with a nice body shot.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wulong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wulong can't get the takedown.
Zero lands a knee to the head.
Han Wulong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wulong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Zero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Zero!
Our winner, Sub Zero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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