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Event:
Big Wave XVIII
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Donald shoots in for a double leg but Wayz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Donald clinches up with Wayz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Donald has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wayz uses from the top position.
Wayz is working Donald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Donald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Donald tries to get out of the position.
Wayz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donald has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Donald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wayz controls the pace.
Donald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wayz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donald wants to stand up but Wayz is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Donald tries to bum rush Wayz with a series of wild strikes but Wayz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Wayz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Donald!
Donald bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2##CL#
Donald gets a clinch.
Donald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wayz just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Wayz tightens his grip and picks Donald up, before dumping him to the ground. Donald manages to land in guard.
Wayz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wayz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wayz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Donald will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Wayz as Donald shoots in.
Wayz tries to counter with a clinch but Donald shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donald dives in and grabs Wayz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayz pushes down on Donald's head and hops out.#CL#
Donald takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Donald tries to score a body lock takedown but Wayz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Donald is breathing heavily.
Wayz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Donald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wayz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donald shoots in looking for a takedown but Wayz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wayz with the counter takedown but Donald avoids it easily.#CL#
Donald has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Wayz tightens his grip and picks Donald up, before dumping him to the ground. Donald manages to land in guard.
Donald scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Donald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Donald dominated that round.
That's time! Donald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Donald misses with a takedown attempt - Wayz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wayz shoots in looking for a takedown but Donald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wayz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Donald darts in and clinches Wayz up against the cage.
Donald stalling in the clinch.
Donald gets underhooks to prevent Wayz's takedown attempt.
Donald taking a breather.
Wayz blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Wayz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wayz defends it nicely.
Donald sets himself, and Wayz steps forward looking for the clinch! Donald avoids it this time.#T1#
Donald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Donald moves into the clinch successfully.
Donald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wayz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wayz or perhaps it was just good defense by Donald, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donald is defended easily by Wayz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Donald looks for a takedown but Wayz sprawls well.
Wayz stuffs the takedown.
Wayz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Donald.
Wayz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donald lands with a slapping head kick.
Steven Donald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayz fails to land the takedown.
Wayz tries for a takedown but Donald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steven Donald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Donald or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayz, which made it look bad. #T3#
Wayz shoots in but Donald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Wayz gets a double leg takedown into Donald's guard.
Wayz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wayz wants to pass the guard but Donald is keeping the position.
Donald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayz landing with the ground and pound.
Wayz 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. #T4#
Donald looking to control.
Donald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wayz is now in half guard.
Wayz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Donald will probably get the nod.
That's time! Donald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Donald connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck for Wayz with that takedown attempt.
Donald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wayz as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donald.
Wayz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donald lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Wayz has Donald up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Wayz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Donald wants to improve his position but Wayz is controlling well.
Wayz controlling the pace.
Donald is looking for a sweep. Wayz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Wayz not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wayz shoots in for a double leg but Donald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donald throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Wayz counters with a takedown into side control.
Donald sneaks out the side door and pushes Wayz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Donald enables Wayz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Donald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wayz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Wayz 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.
Bobby Wayz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Donald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayz is aware though and is defending well.
Wayz cracks Donald with a solid left hand.
Wayz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Donald trying to control the position.
Wayz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Wayz with that takedown attempt.
Steven Donald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Wayz.
Wayz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donald as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Wayz takes the fight into the clinch.
Bobby Wayz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Donald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Wayz.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Wayz.
I think Donald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steven Donald! |
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Event:
Big Wave 10: The Xfactor
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Donald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier works on Donald's body with a couple of short punches.
Donald tries to throw a body punch but Cannonier avoids it by throwing Donald back against the cage.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donald fails to pull guard.
Cannonier dodges an elbow strike from Donald.
Cannonier slows down the pace here.
Donald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Donald jumps guard but Cannonier stands there with Donald around his waist. Donald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cannonier lands a nice shot to the body.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Donald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannonier's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier gets through Donald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cannonier works on Donald's body with a couple of short punches.
Cannonier lands a left hand.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Cannonier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donald or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Donald controls the action.
#T3#
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Donald controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Cannonier lands a hook that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage, preventing Donald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donald prevents a body shot from Cannonier. #T4#
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Donald misses with a body punch.
Donald wants to take the fight to the mat but Cannonier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donald letting Cannonier take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Donald controls his hands.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donald looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannonier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donald's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Cannonier - that landed with a thud.
Donald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cannonier smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Donald gets tackled into the cage by Cannonier. Cannonier maintains the clinch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
Cannonier lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannonier lands a shoulder strike.
Cannonier stalls.
Cannonier just leaning against Donald, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Cannonier's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Donald is trying to break the clinch but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
Cannonier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannonier gets underhooks to prevent Donald's takedown attempt.
Donald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier blocks a body shot from Donald.
Cannonier lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Cannonier stops a takedown attempt from Donald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Donald prevents a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier tries a body shot but Donald blocks it.
Cannonier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Talon Cannonier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
Cannonier lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Cannonier.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cannonier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannonier is leaning against Donald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannonier controlling the action here for a moment.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Cannonier as the two fighters clinch.
Cannonier is pushing Donald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cannonier misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Donald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cannonier lands a left hand.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cannonier leaning against his opponent.
Cannonier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannonier is working Donald over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Donald tries to keep at a distance but Cannonier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage, preventing Donald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cannonier lands a nice uppercut.
Donald blocks a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Donald controls his hands.
Cannonier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cannonier lands a hook that snaps the head of Donald backwards. #ROC2#Donald is rocked!#T1#
Cannonier lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Donald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cannonier stalling in the clinch.
Cannonier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donald working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannonier.
Nice body punch from Cannonier.
A short body shot lands from Cannonier as the two fighters clinch.
Cannonier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Cannonier scores with a hook to the body.
Cannonier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donald.
Cannonier scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier stalls.
Cannonier digs a right hand into Donald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donald's gas tank.
Donald seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Donald being controlled against the cage.
Cannonier is stalling here.
Donald wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Cannonier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Cannonier.
Cannonier is working Donald over against the cage.
Donald is trying to maintain a safe position but Cannonier gets an underhook and turns Donald into the cage.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
#T3#
Cannonier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannonier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Donald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donald or not.
Donald wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannonier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Come on Cannonier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donald.
Donald tries to land knees in the clinch but Cannonier avoids the damage to the body.
Cannonier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannonier.
Steven Donald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talon Cannonier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
Donald tries a body shot but Cannonier blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Cannonier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cannonier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Cannonier!
A victorious Talon Cannonier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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