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Event:
HFC 112: Godwin vs Cango
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Wonder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Harris throws the left hand but Wonder avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
Good exchange - Wonder coming out on top.
Wonder just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Wonder coming out on top.
Wonder blocks a jab.
Wonder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harris back to the cage. Wonder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wonder throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Wonder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Wonder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Wonder scores with the left hand. Harris knows he should have avoided that one.
Wonder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wonder is looking for a counter combo.
Wonder checks a low kick from Harris.
Wonder loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Wonder swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Wonder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Wonder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Wonder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Wonder throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Wonder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wonder moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Wonder on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Wonder in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harris lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wonder looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris pushes Wonder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wonder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Harris.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Wonder tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wonder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wonder has time to react.#T3#
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonder throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Wonder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Wonder.
Wonder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Wonder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wonder keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Wonder misses its intended target.
Wonder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wonder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wonder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Wonder's head.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Wonder ducks down to avoid it.
Raven Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Wonder slips the punch.
Wonder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Wonder. That snapped Harris's head back.
Wonder looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Wonder ducks under a wild hook from Harris.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wonder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Wonder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wonder's guard! Nice work there by Harris!
Harris prevents Wonder from getting back to his feet.
Wonder 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris stays in close to Wonder's body and controls the position.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Wonder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wonder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wonder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wonder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wonder throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Wonder tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wonder.
Wonder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Harris feints and then cracks Wonder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wonder down.
Wonder lands with a right hand.
Harris throws a leg kick but Wonder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Wonder moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Wonder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raven Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Harris rushes Wonder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wonder tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Wonder drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Wonder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice body punch from Harris.
Wonder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Wonder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harris clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Harris rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Harris is holding on to half guard well.
Wonder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gene Wonder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Wonder prevents Harris from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wonder throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harris to regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Wonder content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Wonder is proving a slippery customer.
Wonder trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Wonder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wonder on the side of the head.#T4#
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.
The fighters circling - Wonder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wonder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Wonder.
Wonder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wonder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris slips a straight right by Wonder.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Harris.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wonder.
A jab from Harris misses.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonder.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Wonder. That snapped Harris's head back.
Harris throws a hook but Wonder blocks it.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Wonder misses with a few strikes there.
Wonder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wonder scrambles back to his feet.
Harris throws a leg kick but Wonder moved away.
Wonder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris misses with a leg kick.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
Wonder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Wonder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wonder misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Harris counters by moving into the clinch.
Harris is leaning against Wonder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris controlling the action here for a moment.
Wonder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Wonder gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Wonder from controlling successfully. #T1#
Harris trying to control the position here.
Wonder trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harris managing to control the position.
Wonder trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wonder controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Wonder's head but Wonder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonder throws a combination that misses
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonder.
Wonder loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.#CL2#
Harris forces Wonder back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Wonder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Wonder letting Harris take a breather here.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Wonder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris cracks Wonder with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harris has Wonder pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands a left hand.
#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
Raven Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris presses Wonder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris digs a right hand into Wonder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wonder's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wonder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harris to keep the fight standing.
Harris just leaning against Wonder, taking a breather.
Raven Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wonder can't get the takedown.
Harris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wonder goes for a takedown attempt but Harris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wonder's sensitive parts.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wonder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gene Wonder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Harris clinches with his opponent.
Wonder has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raven Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven Harris!
As Raven Harris got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: HHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM................HHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM'. |
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Event:
HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Griffin has his takedown stuffed
and Wonder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Griffin's knee momentarily.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wonder counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Wonder avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Wonder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffin swings for the body but Wonder moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wonder! But no joy.
Griffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wonder counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wonder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonder swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Wonder blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wonder misses.
Wonder keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonder manages to avoid it.
Wonder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffin tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Wonder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Griffin won't be happy with that.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet.
Wonder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Griffin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wonder on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonder scores with punches from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wonder working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet.
Wonder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Wonder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Griffin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wonder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Griffin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wonder in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Wonder has hold of Griffin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Griffin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wonder cranks the arm and Griffin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Griffin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gene Wonder! |
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Event:
HFC 95: Brady vs Hunt
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Wonder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wonder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zuev misses with a straight left.
Zuev tries to clinch up but Wonder circles away and keeps his distance.
Wonder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuev misses with a two punch combination.
Zuev works the jab nicely.
Wonder avoids a kick to the body.
Wonder is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonder blocks a jab.
Wonder avoids the head kick by Zuev.
Zuev connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Zuev clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Zuev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zuev lands a shoulder strike.
Wonder is looking for a takedown.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Gene Wonder has been cut.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wonder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zuev is pushing Wonder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zuev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonder takes a shot to the head.
Zuev stops a takedown attempt from Wonder.
Zuev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wonder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zuev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good work by Wonder as he checks the leg kick.
As Zuev looks to move away, Wonder throws a big counter combo but Zuev just gets out of the way.#T2#
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuev throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Wonder counter with a right hand.
Zuev throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuev sizes up Wonder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Zuev.
Zuev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wonder's head.
Wonder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wonder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wonder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zuev.
Zuev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Zuev has Wonder up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Zuev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev lands with a light punch inside.
Zuev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wonder's face.
Zuev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wonder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zuev can turn it around.
Wonder has Zuev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zuev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zuev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wonder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zuev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zuev landing knees to the head.
Wonder has Zuev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zuev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wonder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wonder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wonder wants to take the fight to the mat but Zuev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zuev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wonder's face.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but Wonder blocks it.
#T4#
Zuev lands a knee to the head.
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!
Zuev connects with a knee to the head.
Zuev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zuev lands a nice uppercut.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wonder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wonder misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev digs a right hand into Wonder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wonder's gas tank.
Wonder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuev after a bit of a struggle.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wonder looking for a takedown.
Wonder wants a takedown.
Zuev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wonder's face.
A bit of stalling here from Zuev.
Zuev with a knee to the head.
Wonder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wonder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zuev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wonder avoids the head kick by Zuev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Wonder's cut.
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.#R2##CL2#
Zuev gets a clinch.
Wonder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zuev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zuev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wonder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zuev is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zuev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zuev avoiding damage.
Zuev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wonder takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Zuev.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent Wonder's takedown attempt.
Zuev with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Wonder is rocked!
Zuev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wonder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuev after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Zuev prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zuev.
Zuev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Wonder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wonder seems to have got his legs back now.
Zuev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wonder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wonder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wonder can't get the takedown.
Zuev with a knee to the head.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
Wonder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zuev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wonder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zuev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wonder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2##CL2#
Zuev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zuev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zuev has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Wonder - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Zuev, and another! Wonder is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Aleksandr Zuev!
Our winner, Aleksandr Zuev, 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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Event:
RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonder is retaining full guard.
Kane pushing down on Wonder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kane slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Wonder looking for submissions off his back.
Kane is thwarting Wonder's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
Wonder has control of Kane's left arm, preventing Kane from doing any damage. #T1#
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonder is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane wants to control from the top but Wonder keeps moving.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wonder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wonder being controlled here, momentarily.
Wonder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Wonder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kane passes into side control.
Wonder is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kane trying to control the position but Wonder is working away.
Kane is really struggling to control Wonder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wonder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Wonder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wonder is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Wonder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Wonder regains half guard.
Wonder is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard.
Kane stalling.
Wonder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wonder.
Wonder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wonder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wonder wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wonder trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wonder is aware though and is defending well.
Wonder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Wonder wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane 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#
Kane shoots and misses
and Wonder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane goes for a double leg but Wonder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wonder continues to drive forward.
Wonder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Wonder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kane wants to control but Wonder postures up.
Kane is looking for a sweep.
Wonder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kane tries to bench press Wonder off him but Wonder keeps the position.
Wonder advances to mount.
Kane is working to get back to half guard.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Wonder punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Kook Kane has been cut.
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Wonder's attempts to control the action.
Wonder with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT2#Kook Kane's cut is getting worse.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Wonder! Kane is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gene Wonder! |
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Event:
RISE 170
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Rick looks to clinch
and Wonder counters with a series of strikes. Rick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rick wants to clinch but Wonder slips to the side
and Wonder counters with a head kick.
Wonder slaps away a takedown attempt from Rick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Wonder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Rick has closed the distance and engaged Wonder in a clinch.
Rick misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Wonder wants the takedown. Rick is fighting it off but Wonder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rick's guard against the cage.
Wonder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wonder working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wonder off and has taken his back!
Wonder tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rick patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Wonder is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rick gets his way!
Wonder trying to control the hands but Rick breaks the grip. #T1#
Rick keeps control of the position as Wonder tries to break free.
Wonder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonder is working to get back to half guard.
Wonder manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rick passes to side control.
Wonder tries to bench press Rick off him but Rick keeps the position. #T2#
Rick wants to control but Wonder is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Wonder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rick misses with the ground and pound.
Rick is looking to take a break and control but Wonder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wonder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wonder works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wonder controls Rick momentarily but Rick frees himself.
Wonder is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Rick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wonder 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.#SUB2#
Wonder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rick defends it easily.
Rick pushing down on Wonder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wonder tries to roll over but Rick keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wonder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rick trying to control but Wonder is working from the bottom.
Wonder is trying to control the position but Rick postures up.
Wonder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wonder, not yet.
Wonder keeps trying to improve his position.
Rick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonder is adopting a defensive guard.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wonder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wonder, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gene Wonder will probably get the nod.
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#
Rick misses with a takedown
and Wonder counters with a right hand to the body.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wonder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rick thinking.
Rick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wonder has time to react.
Wonder scores with a jab to the head.
Rick with a poor takedown
and Wonder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wonder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wonder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rick tries to clinch
and Rick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wonder counters with a head kick. That will keep Rick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wonder counters with a three punch combo that has Rick backing up. Rick nods at Wonder to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rick misses with a left hand
and Wonder counters with a head kick. That will keep Rick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rick throws a poor cross that misses
and Wonder counters with a three punch combo that has Rick backing up. Rick nods at Wonder to acknowledge the strikes.
Slick Rick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wonder scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rick throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wonder to counter with a crisp jab.
Rick misses with a lunging right hand
and Wonder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wonder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rick misses with a takedown attempt
and Wonder counters with a nice uppercut.
Rick throws a combination that misses
and Wonder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wonder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rick misses with a right hand
and Wonder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rick misses with a takedown attempt
and Wonder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Rick backs off Wonder throws a huge counter combo but Rick manages to avoid it all.
Rick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wonder counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Wonder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wonder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rick fails with the takedown#TD2#
so Wonder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rick controlling the position.
Wonder 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.
Wonder wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Wonder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wonder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Wonder trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Wonder passes Rick's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Rick trying to control here.
Rick wants to improve his position but Wonder is controlling well.
Wonder is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wonder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wonder blocks the strikes from Rick.
Wonder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wonder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rick hang on?
Wonder trying to control but Rick is having none of it. #T4#
Rick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gene Wonder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rick tries to lock up and control but Wonder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wonder trying to control but Rick is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Wonder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wonder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rick throws a lazy uppercut
and Wonder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wonder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Rick pushes Wonder up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Wonder has hold of one of Rick's legs. Rick is fighting the takedown attempt but Wonder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wonder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wonder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wonder stays in close to Rick's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rick is looking for a triangle but Wonder pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wonder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Wonder passes into half guard.
Wonder trying to control from half guard but Rick is working away.
Wonder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wonder is controlling the pace.
Wonder moves into full mount! Rick won't be happy about that! #T2#
Wonder wants to control the pace but Rick is squirming around nicely.
Wonder putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wonder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonder in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wonder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Wonder 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.
BOOM! Wonder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Rick squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wonder trying to control but Rick is having none of it.
Wonder postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rick looks a forlorn figure.
Wonder trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Wonder working for a guillotine from mount but Rick is in no mood to give up.
Rick wants to hold on but Wonder pushes him away.
Wonder prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Rick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wonder looking to control but Rick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Rick is looking to improve his position but Wonder isn't that keen on the idea.
Rick wants to hold on but Wonder pushes him away.
Wonder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rick is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slick Rick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gene Wonder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wonder landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Wonder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wonder 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Wonder! |
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Event:
RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Lehtola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wonder's head backwards.
Lehtola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wonder moves out of range as Lehtola strikes.
Wonder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lehtola looks to land a right hand but Wonder moved out of range.
Lehtola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jari Lehtola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wonder defending well as Lehtola loads up on a big left hand.
Wonder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wonder takes one on the button.
Lehtola misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtola jabs Wonder right on the nose. Wonder blinks but takes it well.
Wonder slips a straight right by Lehtola.
Lehtola digs a good hook to Wonder's body.
Lehtola looks to score with a jab to the body but Wonder is just out of range.
Wonder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Lehtola looks to score with a jab to the body but Wonder is just out of range.
Wonder thinks about the counter body kick.
Lehtola with a hook.
Wonder ducks under a wild hook from Lehtola.
A little jabbing left from Wonder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lehtola swings for the body but Wonder moves out of range.
Jari Lehtola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehtola misses with a straight left.
Lehtola throws out a loose jab but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lehtola misses the jab.
Wonder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lehtola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lehtola throws a lazy right hand but Wonder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehtola misses with a straight right. #T2#
Lehtola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wonder. Wonder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lehtola throws a jab but it's blocked by Wonder.
Wonder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lehtola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wonder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehtola 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.
Lehtola throws a hook to the side of Wonder's head but Wonder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Lehtola misses.
Wonder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wonder missing with a left hand there. Lehtola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Lehtola has managed to clinch.
Wonder is trying to break free.
Lehtola lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Wonder looking to throw knees to the head but Lehtola is blocking nicely.
Lehtola lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Wonder has hold of one of Lehtola's legs. Lehtola is fighting the takedown attempt but Wonder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lehtola wants to sweep here but Wonder controlling him for the moment.
Lehtola keeping full guard, as Wonder tries to pass.
Wonder throws a strike but Lehtola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wonder is trying to keep Lehtola in close.
Lehtola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wonder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Wonder managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Wonder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lehtola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lehtola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wonder controlling Lehtola's posture.
Wonder is trying to control the position but Lehtola postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lehtola haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lehtola showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Wonder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lehtola defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Lehtola dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Wonder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lehtola throws an off balance right hand
and Wonder counters with a two punch combo.
Wonder loads up on a big right hand but Lehtola slips the punch.
Lehtola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lehtola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wonder moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Wonder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wonder's hands.
Lehtola throws a poor cross that misses
and Wonder counters with a nice uppercut.
Wonder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Lehtola misses the shot to the body.
Wonder shoots for a takedown but Lehtola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wonder avoids the body shot from Lehtola.
Wonder throws out a counter right but Lehtola avoids it with no problem.
Wonder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehtola.
Wonder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wonder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wonder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Lehtola.
Jari Lehtola is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Lehtola misses.
Lehtola looks to land a left hand but Wonder moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Lehtola clinches up with Wonder and pushes him back against the cage.
Wonder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lehtola smiles and moves away.
Wonder misses with a kick to the body.
Lehtola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Wonder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehtola.
Lehtola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wonder.
Lehtola throws a lazy uppercut
and Wonder counters with a series of strikes. Lehtola will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lehtola lands a head shot.
Lehtola connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wonder staying out of range there.
A combination from Lehtola does no damage.
Wonder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lehtola is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Wonder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lehtola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonder can do to turn this around?
Wonder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lehtola is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lehtola throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Wonder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lehtola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wonder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Wonder.
Wonder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lehtola misses with a body shot.
Wonder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wonder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lehtola throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Lehtola.
Wonder throws a counter combo.
Lehtola throws a hook to the side of Wonder's head but Wonder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wonder! But no joy.
Lehtola throws a lazy right hand but Wonder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Wonder.
Lehtola misses with an uppercut.
And Wonder tries to counter it with a takedown but Lehtola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lehtola misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Wonder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonder wants to pass the guard but Lehtola is keeping the position.
Wonder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wonder content to stall in guard here.
Wonder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Lehtola dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wonder digs a good hook to Lehtola's body.
Wonder moves out of range of the strikes.
Lehtola scores with a body shot.
Lehtola swings widly with a right hand
and Wonder counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Lehtola moves into the clinch successfully.
Lehtola lands a hook that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
Wonder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lehtola to keep the fight standing.
Lehtola lands a hook that snaps the head of Wonder backwards.
Lehtola prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lehtola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wonder.
Jari Lehtola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Wonder.
Wonder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lehtola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Lehtola throws a lazy right hand but Wonder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehtola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Wonder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lehtola throws out a loose jab but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtola lands with a hook. Wonder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lehtola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wonders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wonder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot lands for Lehtola.
A jab from Lehtola misses.
Lehtola lands a jab to Wonder's midsection.
Lehtola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtola. Wonder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Wonder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lehtola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Lehtola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lehtola checks the leg kick.
Lehtola misses with a hook
and Wonder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wonder blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wonder misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Lehtola.
A telegraphed right hand from Lehtola misses the target.
A nice side step and Wonder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lehtola scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A big right from Lehtola misses.
Lehtola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wonder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lehtola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Lehtola misses.
Wonder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab by Lehtola.
Wonder avoids the body shot from Lehtola.
Wonder missing with a left hand there. Lehtola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jari Lehtola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wonder slips a straight right by Lehtola.
As Lehtola backs off Wonder throws a huge counter combo but Lehtola manages to avoid it all.
Lehtola scores with a nice strike.
Lehtola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wonder throws out the jab. #T4#
Lehtola throws an overhand right that lands on Wonder's shoulder, as Wonder tries to avoid the shot.
Wonder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lehtola lands a right hook to the body.
Lehtola with a jab.
Lehtola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wonder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lehtola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wonder.
Wonder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Lehtola misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtola looks to land a combination but Wonder avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Wonder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lehtola connects with a jab.
Gene Wonder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehtola throws a jab but it's blocked by Wonder.
Wonder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Lehtola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lehtola, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Lehtola! |
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Event:
aaab
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Wonder sprawls well. He's pushed Hogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wonder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Hogan moves into range and clinches up with Wonder.#TD#
Wonder has clasped his hands together around Hogan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wonder scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hogan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wonder is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Wonder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Wonder is very close to passing his half guard.
Hogan is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Hogan is pressing down on Wonder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hogan 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.
Wonder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Wonder from controlling successfully.
Hogan can't keep his opponent in guard - Wonder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Wonder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hogan is refusing to be controlled, as Wonder sits in half guard.
Wonder wants to pass the guard but Hogan is defending well. #SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back.
Hogan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wonder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wonder's back!#T2##SUB2#
Hogan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Wonder is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Hogan! |
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Event:
Gillesespie vs Maker Money #24
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Pemberton falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Wonder counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pemberton!
You can see the frustration on Pemberton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pemberton tries to buck Wonder off but Wonder is having none of it.
Pemberton stops Wonder from passing to mount.
Wonder wants to control but Pemberton is keeping him busy.
Pemberton is looking to regain half guard here but Wonder keeps moving and retains side control.
Pemberton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pemberton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wonder pulls his head out easily.
Pemberton wants to improve his position but Wonder is controlling well.
Wonder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pemberton keeps working. #T1#
Wonder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pemberton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a kimura but Pemberton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wonder to get the leverage.
Pemberton tries to roll over but Wonder keeps him under control.
Pemberton is refusing to be controlled, as Wonder sits in half guard.
Wonder has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a kimura here.
Pemberton is refusing to be controlled, as Wonder sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Pemberton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wonder pulls his head out easily.
Wonder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pemberton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pemberton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pemberton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wonder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wonder trying to control but Pemberton is working from the bottom.
Wonder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pemberton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pemberton has his foot on Wonder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonder works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Pemberton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB#
Pemberton looking for a guillotine here but Wonder defends easily.
#SUB#
Pemberton is looking for a triangle but Wonder pushes his legs off easily.
Wonder wants to control from the top but Pemberton keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pemberton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pemberton trying to control but Wonder is working from the bottom.
Wonder keeping full guard, as Pemberton tries to pass.
Pemberton trying to control but Wonder is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pemberton defends well.
Wonder keeping moving, preventing Pemberton from controlling successfully.
Wonder will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pemberton passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Pemberton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wonder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wonder tries to buck Pemberton off but Pemberton is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wonder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Anthony Pemberton will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Pemberton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pemberton enables Wonder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pemberton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wonder with a nice head shot there.
Pemberton keeping full guard, as Wonder tries to pass. #SUB#
Pemberton has his foot on Wonder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonder works his way back into a safe position though.
Pemberton wants to sweep here but Wonder controlling him for the moment.
Wonder tries to free his leg and advance position but Pemberton is retaining full guard.
Wonder throwing strikes but missing.
Wonder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wonder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pemberton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pemberton holds on and takes a little breather.
Pemberton 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.
Wonder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Pemberton keeping moving, preventing Wonder from controlling successfully.
Wonder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pemberton's head.
Pemberton wants to sweep but no luck.
Wonder distracts Pemberton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pemberton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wonder stopping the sweep attempt from Pemberton.#SUB#
Pemberton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wonder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gene Wonder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pemberton seems keen to control Wonder's posture.
Wonder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pemberton is keeping the position for now.
Wonder pushes down on Pemberton's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Wonder is trying to control the action in half guard but Pemberton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pemberton tries to get to full guard but Wonder has control of the leg.
Wonder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pemberton tries to get to full guard but Wonder has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a kimura but Pemberton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wonder to get the leverage.
Wonder wants to control but Pemberton is keeping him busy.
Pemberton is trying to get back to full guard.
Pemberton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wonder is working away from the top position though.
Wonder content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Pemberton taking some punishment here, with Wonder in his half guard.
Wonder trying to control from half guard but Pemberton is working away.
Pemberton has his hands clasped together around Wonder's back. He's all about the action.
Wonder trying to control from half guard but Pemberton is working away.
Wonder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wonder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pemberton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wonder working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pemberton still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pemberton has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wonder tries to buck Pemberton off but Pemberton is having none of it.
Pemberton tries to advance to mount but Wonder denies him.
Wonder wants to get back to his feet.
Pemberton controls the position.
Wonder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pemberton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wonder is not content to let Pemberton control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonder is looking to regain half guard here but Pemberton keeps moving and retains side control.
Wonder is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Wonder 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##TD2#
Wonder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wonder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pemberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pemberton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wonder looking to sit in guard and control but Pemberton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Wonder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pemberton looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wonder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wonder 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.#T1##SUB2#
Wonder looking for a guillotine here but Pemberton defends easily.
#SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a triangle but Pemberton pushes his legs off easily.
Wonder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wonder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pemberton controls the pace.#SUB2#
Wonder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pemberton passes into side control.
Wonder tries to buck Pemberton off but Pemberton is having none of it.#SUB#
Wonder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pemberton's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Pemberton! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Wonder has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anthony Pemberton! |
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Event:
Huang vs L i - Money #22
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Wonder closes the distance and pushes Paul back into the cage.
Paul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paul stops a takedown attempt from Wonder.
#TD2#
Wonder jumps into guard, dragging Paul to the mat.
Wonder 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.
Paul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wonder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paul is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Wonder has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Paul doesn't defend quickly enough and Wonder has managed to lock this one up! Can Paul escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wonder on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gene Wonder! |
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Event:
Alvarez vs Daan - Money - #10
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Wonder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maroni.
#TD2#
Maroni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wonder taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wonder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maroni lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wonder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wonder has hold of Maroni's hands but Maroni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maroni working the head and body with strikes.
Wonder is looking to control Maroni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonder avoid being mounted?
Maroni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maroni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wonder tries to roll over but Maroni keeps him under control.
Maroni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maroni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maroni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maroni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wonder defending well though. #SUB#
Wonder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maroni working over Wonder with some ground and pound. Wonder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Maroni drops an elbow to the side of Wonder's head.
Wonder gets back to full guard.
Maroni stopping the sweep attempt from Wonder.
Maroni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Wonder is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Maroni frees his head nicely. Oh but Wonder has switched to an armbar! Maroni is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gene Wonder! |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #6
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Wonder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wonder is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bong has his hands clasped together but Wonder extends and breaks Bong's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wonder.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gene Wonder! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Wonder throws a lazy uppercut
and Guy counters with a nice body shot.
Wonder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wonder tries for a takedown but Guy circles away easily
and Guy counters with a nice body shot.
Guy 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.
Guy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wonder moves to clinch but Guy breaks away
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wonder wants to clinch but Guy slips to the side
and Guy counters with a nice body shot.
Guy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Wonder tries to close the distance and clinch but Guy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Guy.
Fighter Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Guy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wonder doesn't seem phased though.
Wonder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guy punishes Wonder's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Wonder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wonder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy is trying to stand.
Guy looks winded!
Wonder stalling.
Guy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Wonder trying to control the pace.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy pushes Wonder off looking to stand but Wonder dives back in and keeps control.
Wonder slips a nice elbow through Guy's hands, connecting with Guy's forehead.
Wonder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wonder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wonder passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Guy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wonder controlling from the full mount.
Wonder is landing with some decent strikes but Guy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wonder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wonder landing shots from mount.
Wonder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wonder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wonder landing strikes from the mount.
Wonder putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Guy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Wonder is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Wonder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gene Wonder! |
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