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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TR86
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Shields lands a jab to the head.
Shields throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and O Darren counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by O Darren.
O Darren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Darren wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Shields is trying to control the position but O Darren postures up.
O Darren with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Darren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
O Darren trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
O Darren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shields 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields looking to control.
#SUB#
Shields had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Darren defends it easily.#T1#
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet. #SUB#
Shields working for a triangle but O Darren defends it easily.
O Darren wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Shields looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Darren is one step ahead there.
O Darren connects with a couple of short punches.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Darren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Darren landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Darren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
O Darren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O Darren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shields preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Darren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Shields is looking for a triangle but O Darren pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
O Darren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shields is trying to control the position but O Darren postures up. #T3#
O Darren stands up over Shields, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Shields is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Darren is aware though and is defending well.
Shields 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.#SUB#
Shields is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! O Darren rolls with it to try and escape but Shields cranks on the arm and O Darren is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TR69
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
O Darren looks to clinch
and Wheeler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Wheeler.
O Darren closes the distance but Wheeler moves to the side
and Wheeler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Wheeler's head coaches at Monkey Business that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wheeler thuds his shin into the meat of O Darren's side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
O Darren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wheeler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Darren shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense.
O Darren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wheeler pinned against the cage. Wheeler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wheeler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1##TD2#
O Darren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from O Darren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wheeler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of O Darren.
O Darren is looking to take a break and control but Wheeler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wheeler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wheeler tries to get out of the position.
An elbow from O Darren crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Wheeler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on O Darren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O Darren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
O Darren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
O Darren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wheeler defending well though.
O Darren trying to control the pace.
Wheeler is not content to let O Darren control the position.
O Darren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wheeler blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Darren.
O Darren is keen to just control but Wheeler is a slippery customer.
O Darren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Darren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
O Darren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wheeler defending well though.
O Darren controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from O Darren there. #T4#
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.
O Darren works his way into side control.
O Darren is working Wheeler over with some ground and pound from side control.
O Darren trying to control the position but Wheeler is working away.
O Darren working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from O Darren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
O Darren trying to control the position but Wheeler is working away.
O Darren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Darren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Darren connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wheeler some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moxley O Darren dominated that round.
That's time! Wheeler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good exchange - Wheeler coming out on top.
Wheeler lands a nice looking body kick.
O Darren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Darren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wheeler's waist but Wheeler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Darren off to one side.
O Darren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#KD#
Wheeler lands a big uppercut and O Darren crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but O Darren looks OK. Wheeler waves O Darren back to his feet!#ROC#O Darren is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Moxley O Darren has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Darren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wheeler connects with a nice cross there... O Darren is looking wobbly and Wheeler recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send O Darren to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Wheeler jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Archibald Wheeler!
A victorious John Archibald Wheeler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TR67
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
O Darren feints and as Thibodeaux raises his hands in defense, O Darren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thibodeaux has momentary wrist control but O Darren slips an elbow through the middle.
O Darren is stalling in the full guard.
O Darren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thibodeaux is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thibodeaux looking for a sweep. Not yet Thibodeaux, not yet.
O Darren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Thibodeaux has his feet on O Darren's thighs here. He's pushed O Darren off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! O Darren screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matth Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Matth Thibodeaux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TR64: Rockafella's Debut
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and O Darren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Darren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
O Darren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thibodeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Darren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.
Matth Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moxley O Darren.
O Darren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thibodeaux prevents it.
Thibodeaux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Darren is working for takedown but Thibodeaux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thibodeaux is pressed up against the cage. O Darren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thibodeaux down to the mat. Thibodeaux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. O Darren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Darren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Darren defends it nicely.#T1##TD2#
Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but O Darren drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. O Darren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Darren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but O Darren scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
O Darren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thibodeaux taking some punishment here, with O Darren in his half guard. #T2#
O Darren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
O Darren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
O Darren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Darren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
O Darren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
O Darren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thibodeaux is just riding it out for now. O Darren eventually gives up the hold.
O Darren wants to free his trapped foot but Thibodeaux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Darren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Darren wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy. #T3#
O Darren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but O Darren has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thibodeaux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thibodeaux.
O Darren chips away with some ground and pound.
O Darren lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Darren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Thibodeaux working for a triangle but O Darren defends it easily.
O Darren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thibodeaux trying to keep a closed guard but O Darren is proving a slippery customer.
O Darren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
O Darren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Darren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
O Darren works over Thibodeaux with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moxley O Darren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and O Darren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
O Darren looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Darren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine here but O Darren defends easily.
#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for a triangle here. O Darren is fighting it but it looks tight! Thibodeaux pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, O Darren is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matth Thibodeaux!
Matth Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TR55: Frankly Slaughtered
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
O Darren rushes Matias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Matias jumps guard and drags O Darren to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
O Darren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that O Darren 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.
O Darren scoring with some ground and pound.
O Darren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matias trying to keep a closed guard but O Darren is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
O Darren has gone for a leg lock! Matias slips out almost immediately though and dives into O Darren's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Darren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matias.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Darren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
O Darren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Darren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matias manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
O Darren passes Matias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
O Darren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
O Darren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Darren works his foot free and advances to mount.
O Darren lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
O Darren landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Matias is rocked!
O Darren cracks Matias with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moxley O Darren! |
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