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Event:
TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1# Woerner throws a lazy right hand but Kuomanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kuomanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woerner at a distance.
Woerner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Woerner throws a chopping leg kick but Kuomanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kuomanen throws a good cross that connects.
Woerner misses with a straight right. Kuomanen cracks a nice hook into Woerner's ribs. Woerner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woerner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kuomanen defending well as Woerner loads up on a big left hand. Nice defenses there by Kuomanen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woerner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Woerner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuomanen doesn't seem phased though. Woerner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuomanen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kuomanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuomanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Woerner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kuomanen ducks under a wild hook from Woerner. Kuomanen throws a good cross that connects.
Woerner misses with a straight left. Woerner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woerner thows a left - swing and a miss! Woerner misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Kuomanen counters with a single leg into guard. Woerner didn't expect that. Kuomanen throws a big elbow that misses. Kuomanen prevents Woerner from getting back to his feet. Kuomanen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kuomanen looking to pass the guard. Kuomanen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2# Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Woerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kuomanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Woerner keeping full guard, as Kuomanen tries to pass. Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Woerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# A swing and a miss from Woerner. Woerner throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Kuomanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kuomanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kuomanen wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position. Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Woerner wants to get back to his feet but Kuomanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kuomanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4# Kuomanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kuomanen 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. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kuomanen throws a body shot but no joy. Woerner throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Kuomanen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Kuomanen controlling the action here. Kuomanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T5# Woerner has hold of Kuomanen's hands but Kuomanen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kuomanen wants to control but Woerner is keeping him busy. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kuomanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kuomanen wants to control but Woerner is keeping him busy. Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Woerner dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Kuomanen is trying to work for a kimura but Woerner is defending well.
Kuomanen works his way into side control. #T6# Kuomanen misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Kuomanen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuomanen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Kuomanen prevents Woerner from escaping the position.#SUB# Kuomanen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Woerner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kuomanen but great work by Woerner. Kuomanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Woerner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7# Kuomanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kuomanen is trying to control Woerner's posture but Woerner avoids it. Kuomanen is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2# Woerner decides to take the fight back to the feet. Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Woerner ducks under a wild hook from Kuomanen. A swing and a miss from Woerner. Kuomanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woerner sprawls and moves away.#T8# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A big left from Woerner misses. Kuomanen slips under a jab. Kuomanen looks to land a left hand but Woerner moved out of range nicely. As Kuomanen backs off Woerner throws a huge counter combo but Kuomanen manages to avoid it all. Woerner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuomanen. A nice leg kick from Woerner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woerner misses with a right hand #TD# and Kuomanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woerner's guard. Kuomanen with a flurry of punches that miss. Kuomanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woerner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kuomanen is pushing down on Woerner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woerner is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuomanen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Kuomanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woerner keeps working. #T9# Woerner wants to get back to his feet. Kuomanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuomanen in particular looking to stall. Kuomanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Woerner is not content to let Kuomanen control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kuomanen throws a strike but Woerner avoids it easily and moves to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ahjo Kuomanen dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Kuomanen lands a really nice looking cross but Woerner seems unphased.
Woerner lands a jab. Kuomanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woerner throws out the jab. Kuomanen lands a nice shot that snaps Woerner's head back.
A jab from Woerner does it's job there. Kuomanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Woerner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Woerner cracks a nice hook into Kuomanen's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woerner misses with a double jab
#TD# and Kuomanen counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woerner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuomanen is controlling him well. Woerner taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1##SUB# Kuomanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Woerner is defending well. The ground and pound from Kuomanen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woerner keeps working. #SUB# Kuomanen swings around for an armbar but Woerner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kuomanen's guard.#SUB# Kuomanen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Woerner doesn't defend quickly enough and Kuomanen has managed to lock this one up! Can Woerner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kuomanen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ahjo Kuomanen! Ahjo Kuomanen retains his heavyweight title! A very excited looking Ahjo Kuomanen 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:
TOF 184
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1# Cloud throws an off balance right hand
and Woerner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Woerner misses with a looping right. Cloud takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Robby Cloud has been cut. Cloud moves away from the strike by Woerner. Cloud ducks right into an uppercut from Woerner. #KD# Woerner drops Cloud with a big left hand and mounts him. Cloud is in big trouble! #ROC#Cloud is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Cloud is desperately trying to improve his position but Woerner has a good base and remains in mount. Cloud wants to control but Woerner is having none of it. Cloud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Woerner controlling his opponent. Cloud can't escape the position.
#T1# Cloud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Woerner controlling the position easily from mount. Woerner avoids the attempt from Cloud to control. Cloud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cloud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Cloud keeps trying to improve his position.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Woerner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Cloud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Woerner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Woerner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cloud tries to hold on but Woerner pushes him away. Cloud tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3# Cloud tries to lock up and control but Woerner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Cloud is trying desperately to improve position. Cloud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Woerner controlling from mount. Cloud is looking to improve his position but Woerner isn't that keen on the idea.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cloud tries to hold on but Woerner postures up. Woerner controlling his opponent. Cloud wants to hold on but Woerner pushes him away. Woerner trying to control but Cloud is having none of it. Cloud is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5# Woerner controlling from mount. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Cloud keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SU# Woerner stands up from mount. Strange move. Woerner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T6# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cloud swings for the body but Woerner moves out of range.
Woerner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Woerner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Woerner misses with a hook. Woerner misses with an uppercut. Cloud saw that one coming. Woerner misses with a hook. Woerner misses with a right hand #CL2# and Cloud moves into the clinch.#BC# Woerner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Woerner tries a head kick but it misses.
Cloud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. No joy there for Woerner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woerner with a nice calf kick. Woerner avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Woerner swings widly with a right hand
and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cloud slips a straight right by Woerner.#T7# Cloud moves out of range as Woerner strikes. Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woerner. As Cloud backs away, Woerner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A slow jab from Woerner misses its intended target. Cloud is looking for the big counter here. Woerner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice shot by Woerner. Cloud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Woerner throws a nice looking combination but Cloud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Woerner throws out a loose jab but Cloud uses good head movement to avoid it. Cloud looks like he wants to counter punch here. Woerner misses with a straight left. A nice side step and Cloud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Cloud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Good exchange - Woerner coming out on top.#T8# Cloud tries to clinch but fails miserably and Woerner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Woerner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woerner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A combination from Cloud does no damage. Woerner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Woerner throws a nice looking combination but Cloud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cloud avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Woerner misses with a kick to the body and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut. Woerner connects with a solid leg kick. Woerner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woerner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Woerner lands a head kick. Cloud smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A bone on bone clash there as Cloud blocks the leg kick.
#T9# Woerner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Cloud got wobbled bad by a big combination! Woerner presses forward with punches and knees until Cloud stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Cloud closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner! Jumping up and down and very excited, Gigi Woerner waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TOF 176
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1# An inside leg kick from Leao misses. Woerner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Woerner misses with a looping right. Woerner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leao. Woerner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight. Leao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut. Leao ducks under a wild hook from Woerner. Woerner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Leao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Woerner with a body punch. A glancing blow. Woerner throws a jab but it's blocked by Leao. Leao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woerner throws out the jab. Leao looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Leao gets in close and instigates a clinch. Woerner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Woerner is looking to break free of the clinch but Leao has double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Leao fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leao. Leao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# Woerner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Woerner loads up on a big right hand but Leao slips the punch. Leao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leao walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Leandro Leao's cut even more. Woerner looks to land a right hand but Leao moved out of range. Woerner misses with a hook. Leao ducked under it nicely. Woerner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Woerner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Leao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Woerner. Woerner looks to throw the jab but Leao is out of range. A little jabbing left from Leao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice jab there from Woerner. Good shot there by Woerner.#CUT#The cut above Leandro Leao's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Woerner throws a jab but it's blocked by Leao. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woerner misses the jab. A punch combination from Woerner misses. Woerner throws a lazy right hand but Leao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# Woerner misses with a left hand and Leao counters with a good low kick that Woerner was not able to check. Leao connects with a single shot there. Woerner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Leao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nice uppercut there from Woerner.#CUT#Leandro Leao's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leandro Leao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gigi Woerner! After the big win, Gigi Woerner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TOF 166
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Kuomanen slips under a jab. Woerner throws a leg kick #TD2# and Kuomanen counters with a shoot takedown. Woerner fights it but they end up in guard. Woerner keeping full guard, as Kuomanen tries to pass. Woerner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuomanen. Kuomanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kuomanen is pushing down on Woerner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woerner is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuomanen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2# Kuomanen is looking for a kimura but Woerner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuomanen to get the leverage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Kuomanen is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kuomanen passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1# Woerner is trying to stand up. Kuomanen controlling from the full mount. Kuomanen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2# Kuomanen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Woerner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2# Kuomanen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Woerner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Woerner and Kuomanen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Kuomanen laying and praying for a moment but Woerner takes advantage and regains half guard. Kuomanen throwing shots but Woerner is blocking nicely. Kuomanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woerner keeps working. Woerner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3# Kuomanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Woerner pushes Kuomanen off looking to stand but Kuomanen dives back in and keeps control.
Woerner taking some punishment here, with Kuomanen in his half guard. Kuomanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Kuomanen is looking for a kimura here.
Kuomanen misses with a head shot. Woerner uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Woerner wants to stand up but Kuomanen is controlling him. Woerner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kuomanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Woerner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuomanen controls the pace. Kuomanen slips nicely into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuomanen in particular looking to stall.#T5# Kuomanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Kuomanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Woerner defends it well. #SUB2# Kuomanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuomanen trying to control the action but Woerner is working from the bottom. #T6# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Kuomanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuomanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Woerner is trying to stand up here but Kuomanen is controlling him well. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T7# Kuomanen jabs at Woerner's body. Woerner misses with a straight right. #TD2# Kuomanen gets a takedown into half guard. Kuomanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kuomanen is trying to control. Woerner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kuomanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Kuomanen is nestled in close to Woerner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Woerner is trying to stand back up but Kuomanen is controlling him
#T8# Kuomanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kuomanen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Woerner reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuomanen's guard. #SUB2# Kuomanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woerner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woerner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Woerner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuomanen is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Kuomanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woerner is aware though and is defending well. Kuomanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T9# Kuomanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Woerner wants to get up but he can't break Kuomanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kuomanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Woerner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ahjo Kuomanen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Kuomanen fails with the takedown. Woerner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Woerner does no damage. And Kuomanen tries to counter it with a takedown but Woerner pushes his down on his head and steps out. Woerner tries to score with a low kick but Kuomanen moves his leg out of the way. Kuomanen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Woerner looks to throw a body kick#TD2# and Kuomanen counters with a single leg into guard. Woerner didn't expect that. Kuomanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES# Woerner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Woerner throws a looping overhand right but Kuomanen ducks down to avoid it. Woerner looks to land a left hand but Kuomanen moved out of range nicely. Woerner throws an overhand right that lands on Kuomanen's shoulder, as Kuomanen tries to avoid the shot. Kuomanen moves out of range of the strikes. Woerner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kuomanen throws a good cross that connects.
#T1# Woerner lands a nice shot that snaps Kuomanen's head back.
Kuomanen avoids the head kick by Woerner.
Kuomanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Woerner misses with a wild combination.
Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Woerner avoids the body shot from Kuomanen.
Woerner throws a body shot but no joy. Woerner is looking to score with low kicks. Kuomanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuomanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A jab from Woerner misses. A jab from Woerner does it's job there. Kuomanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A jab from Woerner misses. #T2# Woerner throws a leg kick #TD2# and Kuomanen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Woerner! Ahjo Kuomanen has got the better of the ground game so far. 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! Kuomanen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Woerner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Kuomanen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Woerner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2# Kuomanen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Woerner is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kuomanen yanks on the arm and Woerner is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kuomanen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahjo Kuomanen! Ahjo Kuomanen is the new heavyweight champion! Ahjo Kuomanen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TOF 159
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1# Woerner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Woerner throws a front kick aimed at Abdullah 's knee but Abdullah avoids it well. Abdullah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Woerner defends it well. A big right from Woerner misses. A telegraphed right hand from Abdullah misses the target. Woerner scores with a hook. Woerner throws a body punch but Abdullah moves out of range. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abdullah has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Woerner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Woerner cracks Abdullah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Good standup being displayed there by Woerner as he connects with a hook. Woerner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Woerner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight. Woerner throws a good cross that connects.
Woerner throws a head 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! Woerner ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah . Woerner misses with a low kick.
Woerner scores with a nice strike.#T1# Woerner throws a leg kick which misses Abdullah 's front leg but catches the back leg as Abdullah tries to avoid it. Woerner drops Abdullah with a straight right hand, right on the button! Woerner follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner! Gigi Woerner is the new heavyweight champion! Gigi Woerner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TOF 149
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Marlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Woerner counters with a straight right hand. Woerner tries a low kick but Marlin avoids it. Marlin throws a hook but Woerner avoids it easily. Woerner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight. Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Woerner moves out of range as Marlin strikes. Woerner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marlin is out of range. Marlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Woerner with a body shot. Woerner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut. Woerner throws a chopping leg kick but Marlin manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Woerner ducks under a wild hook from Marlin. Woerner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Marlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Woerner defending well as Marlin loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woerner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marlin. Woerner lands with an uppercut that bounces Marlin off the cage and back into range. Woerner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Woerner throws a nice outside leg kick. 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! Marlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woerner manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Woerner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Woerner misses the jab. Marlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Marlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Woerner's head. Woerner throws out a loose jab but Marlin uses good head movement to avoid it. It seemed like Marlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Marlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woerner. Woerner feinted there with a counter leg kick. Marlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woerner. Woerner lands an overhand right. Marlin misses with a body shot.
Woerner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Woerner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marlin ducks right into an uppercut from Woerner. Woerner thows a leg kick but Marlin checks it and Marlin counters with a lovely straight right hand! 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! Woerner slips a jab from Marlin. Marlin walks into a jab.#T2##KD# Woerner steps into range and cracks Marlin with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Marlin flops backwards and Woerner dives into his guard looking to finish!
Marlin pulls Woerner in to control the position. Marlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woerner is one step ahead there. Woerner wants to pass the guard but Marlin is keeping the position. Marlin 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.#T3# Marlin has his hands on Woerner's head, controlling the position. Woerner preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Woerner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marlin's hands. Marlin lands with a right hand. A nice combination there by Woerner.
#T4# Woerner misses with a kick to the body letting Marlin counter with a right hand. Woerner missing with a left hand there. Marlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Woerner tried to score with a low kick but Marlin checks it. Woerner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marlin. Marlin blocks a jab. A jab from Woerner misses. Marlin with a body punch. A glancing blow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A lazy left from Marlin finds it's target. Marlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Marlin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Marlin dips to his left and cracks Woerner with an uppercut! Marlin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#That has opened up Keanu Marlin's cut even more. The fighters circle momentarily. Woerner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Woerner scores with a decent looking hook.#T5# Marlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Woerner. Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD# Woerner lands a big shot that drops Marlin! Can he finish him?
#ROC#Marlin is rocked! Woerner looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Woerner wants to stand but Marlin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Marlin wants to stand and escape but Woerner is having none of it. Marlin controlling Woerner's posture. #T6##SU# Woerner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marlin, up you get! Woerner throws a hook to the side of Marlin's head but Marlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Marlin on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Woerner throws a jab when Marlin was well out of range. Woerner misses the jab. Woerner with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Keanu Marlin's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Woerner moves away from the strike by Marlin. Woerner throws a looping overhand right but Marlin ducks down to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Marlin. As Marlin backs away, Woerner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Marlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T7# Marlin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Woerner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marlin scrambles back to his feet. Marlin throws a jab when Woerner was well out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Woerner does a little dance to reset his feet. Marlin throws a jab when Woerner was well out of range. Woerner misses with a body kick. Woerner throws a shot from downtown. Marlin moves away and avoids it. Woerner throws a nice looking combination but Marlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Woerner moves out of range as Marlin strikes. Woerner feinted there with a counter leg kick. Woerner misses the jab. Woerner scores with a hook. A big right from Marlin misses. Woerner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Woerner blocks a jab. Woerner misses with a head kick.
#T8# Marlin throws a looping overhand right but Woerner ducks down to avoid it. A jab from Woerner does it's job there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Woerner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marlin. That did some damage! Woerner moves out of range as Marlin strikes. Woerner lands with an overhand left.#CUT#Keanu Marlin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Woerner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Woerner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Woerner is just out of range. Woerner staying out of range there. Woerner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Woerner is looking to score with low kicks. Woerner misses with a hook
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab. Woerner lunges at Marlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marlin's hand. Woerner throws a leg kick but Marlin checks it. #T9# A jab from Marlin misses. Woerner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Woerner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Woerner slips a straight right by Marlin. Woerner lands with a right that hurts Marlin. Marlin looks to clinch but Woerner throws a short knee that drops Marlin. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Gigi Woerner! An out of breath and clearly excited Gigi Woerner thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TOF 141
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1# Woerner throws a head kick but Osipov moves out of range.
Woerner walks into a jab. Woerner throws a looping overhand right but Osipov ducks down to avoid it. Osipov walks into a left hand. Woerner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woerner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Woerner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Osipov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The fighters circling - Osipov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Woerner throwing a counter right hand but Osipov manages to avoid it. Osipov moves out of range as Woerner strikes. Osipov sizes up Woerner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Woerner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Woerner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osipov. Woerner tried to score with a low kick but Osipov checks it. Osipov loads up on a big right hand but Woerner slips the punch. Osipov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woerner. Osipov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woerner. Osipov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woerner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Osipov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Woerner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Woerner wants it to stay on the feet. Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Osipov walks into a stiff left hand from Woerner.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut. Osipov misses with a right hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2# Woerner gets caught flat footed, as Osipov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Osipov throws an elbow that misses. Woerner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osipov's guard. Nice move by Woerner!#REVR# Woerner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Osipov is proving hard to escape from. Woerner pushing down on Osipov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Osipov tries to roll over but Woerner keeps him under control. Still in half guard, Woerner seems content to control.#T2# Osipov tries to get to full guard but Woerner has control of the leg. Osipov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Osipov trying to keep a closed guard but Woerner is proving a slippery customer.
Woerner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Woerner wanted to stand there but Osipov had control of the position. #T3##SUB2# Osipov working for submissions but it's allowed Woerner to get to half guard.
Woerner prevents Osipov from improving his position.#SU# Woerner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Osipov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4# Osipov throws a hook but Woerner avoids it easily. Woerner moves away from the strike by Osipov. Woerner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Osipov throws a hook but Woerner blocks it. Woerner lands a nice shot that snaps Osipov's head back.
Osipov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Osipov. Woerner lands with a nice body punch. Osipov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Osipov throws a big shot that misses. Osipov checks the leg kick. Woerner throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good standup being displayed there by Osipov as he connects with a hook. Osipov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woerner. Woerner throws out a powerful jab. Osipov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woerner. Woerner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Woerner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Osipov finds it's way round the side to connect with Woerner's head. Woerner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T5# Woerner lands with a cross. Woerner lands with a big left! Osipov is wobbled badly! Woerner comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Osipov to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gigi Woerner! Gigi Woerner gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TOF 132
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1# Woerner lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Lenny King has been cut. Woerner misses with the body kick and King counters with a good, hard body kick but Woerner shrugs it off. Woerner is breathing heavily. Woerner swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Gigi Woerner has been cut. King moves out of range as Woerner strikes. King misses the shot to the body. #KD2# King lands a big right hand that sends Woerner crashing to the mat! King stays standing though and waves Woerner back to his feet!#ROC2#Woerner is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Woerner circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by King. Woerner falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny King! A very excited looking Lenny King 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:
TOF 126
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1# Woerner cracks Sparr with a good jab. Woerner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Sparr is rocked! Woerner misses with a hook. Sparr ducked under it nicely. BOOM! Woerner lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sparr. Sparr tries to recover but Woerner is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sparr lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gigi Woerner made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TOF 117
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1# Woerner with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Tyrone Graves has been cut. Woerner throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Woerner throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it. Woerner throws a lazy head kick and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Woerner misses with a straight right. Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves. Woerner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight. Woerner tries to land a leg kick but Graves saw it coming and moves away.
Woerner connects with a solid leg kick. Graves misses with a hook.#CL2# Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Graves manages to break the clinch.
Graves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Woerner throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Graves slips under a jab. Woerner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Graves throws a body punch but Woerner moves out of range. #T1# Woerner throws a lazy body kick and Graves counters with a series of strikes. Woerner will be more careful next time no doubt. Woerner misses with an uppercut. Graves lands a jab to Woerner's midsection. Woerner throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily. Woerner throws a hook but Graves blocks it. It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice cross by Woerner. A jab from Woerner does it's job there.#CL2# Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Woerner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. 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! Woerner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Graves. Woerner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts. Woerner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves. Graves throws out a counter right but Woerner avoids it with no problem. Woerner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Graves counters with a right hand to the body. Woerner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2# A head kick misses from Woerner. A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Woerner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woerner.#CL2# Graves clinches. Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Woerner backwards. Woerner blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2# Graves manages to break the clinch.
Woerner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Woerner throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily. Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Woerner misses with a head kick.
Woerner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Graves thuds a left hand into Woerner's body. Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Woerner misses with a hook
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Graves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graves sizes up Woerner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Woerner blocks a jab. Graves slips a jab from Woerner. Woerner slips a jab from Graves. Woerner misses with a hook. Graves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2# Woerner tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Woerner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Woerner throws a hook but Graves blocks it. Graves moves to clinch but Woerner breaks away and Woerner counters with a nice body shot. Woerner throws out a powerful jab. Graves slips under a jab.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Woerner throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it. Woerner feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down. Woerner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2# Woerner tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch. Graves misses with the head strike.
#BC# Woerner breaks the clinch.
Woerner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woerner misses with an uppercut. It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Graves scores with a hook to the body. Woerner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Woerner throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot. Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here. Woerner throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Graves jabs Woerner right on the nose. Woerner blinks but takes it well. Graves defending well as Woerner loads up on a big left hand. Woerner throws a right hand that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand. #T5# Woerner misses with a left hand enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab. Woerner misses with a looping left. Woerner lands a jab to Graves's midsection. Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woerner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Woerner is looking to counter punch. A swing and a miss from Woerner. Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Graves moves out of range of the strikes. Woerner misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back. Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woerner.
Graves just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWoerner. Woerner throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jab from Graves. A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target. Graves checks a leg kick. Graves misses with a body shot.
#T6# Graves wants to clinch. Woerner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graves is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Woerner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#That has opened up Tyrone Graves's cut even more. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woerner moves out of range of the strikes. A slow jab from Woerner misses its intended target. Woerner swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves slips under a jab from Woerner. Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woerner doesn't seem bothered though. Graves thows a left - swing and a miss! Graves scores with a decent looking hook.#T7# Graves takes a kick to the side of the head. Woerner lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Woerner slips under a jab from Graves. Woerner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woerner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woerner misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Graves gets a clinch. #BC# Woerner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Woerner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Woerner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves. Graves misses with a hook. Woerner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graves if he has to take too many more of those.
#T8# Woerner throws a body shot but no joy. Woerner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks. 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! Graves checks a leg kick. Woerner staying out of range there. Graves moves in looking to clinch but Woerner pushes him off. Woerner throws a big shot that misses. Woerner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graves is out of range. Woerner tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot. A swing and a miss from Woerner. Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woerner. Graves lands a jab to Woerner's midsection.#CL2# Graves pushes Woerner up against the cage in a clinch. Graves is stalling here.
#T9# Woerner is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks. Graves is leaning against Woerner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Woerner is breathing heavily. Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woerner backwards. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Woerner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2# Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Woerner throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range. Graves punishes Woerner's body with a nice straight punch. Graves lands a body shot.
#CL2# Graves has managed to clinch.
Graves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Woerner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graves can turn it around. Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woerner backwards. Graves avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Woerner's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Graves breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrone Graves will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tyrone Graves's cut. 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# Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woerner at a distance.
Woerner missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Woerner throws a right hand that misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woerner. Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Graves throws a right and a left that both miss. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Graves in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Woerner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away. Woerner throws a hook but Graves blocks it. Woerner with a body punch. A glancing blow. Graves missing with a left hand there. Woerner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woerner throws a jab when Graves was well out of range. Good shot there by Graves. Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Woerner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woerner manages to avoid it. Woerner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Graves just manages to avoid it. Woerner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graves finds it's way round the side to connect with Woerner's head. Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Woerner misses with a shot to the body enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab. Graves punishes Woerner's body with a nice straight punch. Woerner tried to score with a low kick but Graves checks it. Graves jabs at Woerner's body. Graves digs a good body shot into Woerner's ribs. Woerner moves out of range as Graves strikes. Woerner takes a body punch but keeps moving. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Woerner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Graves backs up against the cage.
Woerner throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woerner throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.#T2# Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Woerner throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it. Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Woerner is just out of range. Graves slips under a jab. Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Graves cracks Woerner with a good jab. Woerner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab. Woerner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Woerner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woerner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Graves misses with a straight right. Woerner misses with an uppercut. Woerner looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely. Woerner throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Woerner swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Graves. Beautiful body shot.#CL2# Graves closes the distance and clinches. Woerner wants to break free but Graves has control.
Graves has Woerner pressed against the cage, preventing Woerner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Woerner backwards. Woerner being controlled against the cage. Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands a shoulder strike. Woerner is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him. A shot in the inside from Graves. #BC2# Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Woerner tries to land a leg kick but Graves saw it coming and moves away.
#T4# Woerner throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Woerner. Woerner scores with a nice body kick.
Tyrone Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Graves clinches up with Woerner and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Woerner.
#BC# Woerner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woerner.
Woerner feinted there with a counter leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick. A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses. Woerner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Woerner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woerner at a distance.
Jab, jab by Woerner - just one landing. Woerner throws a hook but Graves blocks it.#T5# Woerner swings and misses with a shot to the body and Woerner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Woerner uses good head movement to avoid it. Woerner defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand. Graves moves out of range of the body kick from Woerner.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woerner. Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here. Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Woerner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Woerner misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Woerner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T6# A lazy body kick from Woerner and Graves counters with a straight right hand. Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. 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! Graves throws a good cross that connects.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Woerner throws a big shot that misses. Woerner throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease. Woerner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Woerner cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Woerner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Graves scores with a jab to the jaw. Woerner throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Graves throws a jab when Woerner was well out of range.#T7# Graves slips under a jab from Woerner. The fighters circling - Woerner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Woerner looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range. Graves swings for the body but Woerner moves out of range.
Woerner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Woerner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graves to score with a decent uppercut. Woerner throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Graves wants to clinch up but Woerner keeps it at a distance. Graves punishes Woerner's body with a nice straight punch. Nice shot by Woerner. Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Woerner throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. Graves walks into a jab.#T8# Woerner with the inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Graves looks to land a combination. Woerner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Woerner is rocked! Woerner throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target. Woerner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves. Woerner looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely. Woerner throws a low kick but Graves avoids it. Graves misses with an uppercut. Woerner saw that one coming. Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Woerner cracks Graves with an open hand slap. Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Woerner seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Graves. Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T9# Graves swings for the body but Woerner moves out of range.
Graves blocks a head kick by Woerner.
Nice uppercut there from Graves. Woerner misses with a looping right. A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Woerner throws a hook but Graves blocks it. Woerner misses with a wild body shot. Woerner moves out of range of the strikes. Graves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A jab from Woerner misses. #CL2# Graves closes the distance and pushes Woerner back into the cage. Woerner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Woerner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woerner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily. Woerner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tyrone Graves's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3# Woerner throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot. Graves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Woerner thows a left - swing and a miss! A jab from Graves finds it's way through Woerner's defenses. Woerner throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Woerner misses with a hook. A good leg kick by Woerner. Woerner throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woerner connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back. Graves jabs Woerner to the body, keeping him at a distance. Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Graves lands an overhand right. Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1# Woerner avoids the body shot from Graves.
Woerner scores with a jab. Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woerner throws out the jab. Woerner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Woerner throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it. Graves with a nice cross. Woerner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graves if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Woerner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Woerner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woerner. Woerner connects with a solid leg kick. Graves works the jab nicely. Woerner throws a head kick that misses. Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Woerner swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Woerner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Woerner throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily. Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woerner throws out the jab. Woerner lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Woerner thumps Graves with a low kick. Woerner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woerner throws a hook but Graves blocks it. Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woerner finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head. #CUT#The cut above Tyrone Graves's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Woerner misses with a low kick.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woerner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Woerner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# A solid leg kick lands there for Woerner.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Woerner. Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woerner moves away. Graves moves out of range as Woerner strikes. Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Woerner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Woerner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graves finds it's way round the side to connect with Woerner's head. Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Graves clinches up with Woerner and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Woerner breaks from the clinch.
Woerner lands a glancing blow to the side of Graves's head. Graves 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.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow. Graves blocks a head kick by Woerner.
Graves misses with a hook. Woerner ducked under it nicely. Graves slips under a jab from Woerner. A big right from Woerner misses. Graves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woerner can pounce on him.
Graves connects with a crisp jab. Woerner throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand. Woerner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy. Woerner misses with a hook. Woerner thows a leg kick but Graves checks it and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Graves digs a good hook to Woerner's body.
#T5# Woerner tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot. Woerner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Woerner is just out of range. Woerner throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily. Woerner throws a body kick that misses and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2# Graves has Woerner up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves has Woerner pressed against the cage, preventing Woerner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Woerner blocks an uppercut.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Graves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Woerner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage. Graves digs a right hand into Woerner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Woerner's gas tank. #BC# Woerner breaks from the clinch.
#T6# Graves slips under a jab from Woerner. Graves lands with a straight right. Woerner didn't see that one coming. Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Woerner. Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woerner moves away. Woerner throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves. Woerner defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand. Woerner darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Woerner swings widly with a right hand
and Woerner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Graves throws a body shot but no joy. Gigi Woerner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Woerner lands a body shot.
A big left from Graves misses. Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves. Woerner dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!#T7# Woerner lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Woerner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Graves scores with a jab to the head.
Graves clobbers Woerner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Woerner misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand! Woerner missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Graves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Woerner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Woerner. Graves tries to clinch but Woerner is having none of it. An attempted straight right counter from Woerner misses the target. Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Woerner seems unphased.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Woerner's head but Woerner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T8# A big left from Woerner misses. Graves moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Graves misses the shot to the body. Woerner ducks right into an uppercut from Graves. Oh Woerner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Woerner lands with a straight right. Graves didn't see that one coming. Woerner seems to have got his legs back now. Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves. Woerner throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it. Woerner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woerner jabs at Graves's body. Woerner misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.#CL2# Graves moves into range and clinches up with Woerner. A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves has Woerner pressed against the cage, preventing Woerner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T9# A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves stalls. Graves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Woerner is trying to force a seperation but Graves has the dominant position.#BC2# Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Graves tries to clinch but Woerner is having none of it. Graves staying out of range there. Tyrone Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woerner. Graves connects with a crisp jab. Graves swings for the body but Woerner moves out of range.
#CL2# Graves clinches. Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Woerner uses good head movement to avoid it. Woerner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tyrone Graves. Well Graves 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Graves! Tyrone Graves is the new heavyweight champion! Our winner, Tyrone Graves, 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:
TOF 110
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1# Woerner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Woerner misses with a straight right. Woerner avoids the head kick by De Leon.
Woerner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. De Leon slips a straight right by Woerner. De Leon is looking to counter punch. Woerner moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut. A thudding body kick lands there by Woerner!
De Leon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woerner. Woerner misses with a hook
and De Leon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. De Leon needs to keep his hands up - Woerner had a free shot at his head there. Woerner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Woerner jabbing away but nothing is landing. Woerner misses with an uppercut. De Leon saw that one coming. An attempted straight right counter from De Leon misses the target. Woerner connects with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! De Leon throws a hook but Woerner blocks it. Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Woerner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Leon counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Woerner scores with a nice strike. De Leon scores with a jab. Woerner acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Woerner throws the left hand but De Leon avoids the punch easily. Woerner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Leon counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Woerner moves into range and connects with a jab. De Leon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. De Leon moves away from the strike by Woerner. De Leon lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Leon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Woerner checks a leg kick. De Leon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Woerner thuds a left hand into De Leon's body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Woerner slips under a jab. Woerner loads up on a big right hand but De Leon slips the punch.#T2# Woerner connects with a looping right hand.
De Leon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice uppercut lands for Woerner. That snapped De Leon's head back.
Woerner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Woerner misses with a body kick. A left lands for De Leon. It looks like De Leon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Woerner looks to throw the jab but De Leon is out of range. Woerner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe Leon. De Leon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Woerner misses with a hook
and De Leon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Woerner really felt that one! A big left from Woerner misses. De Leon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Woerner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Leon counters with a three punch combo that has Woerner backing up. Woerner nods at De Leon to acknowledge the strikes. De Leon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. De Leon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# De Leon takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Leon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. De Leon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. De Leon misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Woerner misses. De Leon misses with a hook. Woerner lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Abelardo De Leon's cut is getting worse. De Leon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Woerner looks to land a right hand but De Leon moved out of range. De Leon is looking to counter punch. Woerner lands a jab. Woerner misses with a left hand and De Leon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Woerner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Leon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Woerner takes a swing at De Leon's ribcage but misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A low kick from Woerner misses and De Leon counters with a left to the body. #T4# Woerner slips a straight right by De Leon. Woerner lands a head shot. Woerner moves out of range as De Leon strikes. Woerner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Leon sees it coming and avoids it easily. De Leon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Woerner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Woerner ducks under a wild hook from De Leon. Woerner throws a head kick but De Leon moves out of range.
De Leon throws a looping overhand right but Woerner ducks down to avoid it. Woerner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Woerner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Woerner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woerner moves out of range of the body kick from De Leon.
#T5# De Leon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Woerner throws a body punch but De Leon moves out of range. Woerner slips under a jab from De Leon. A left lands for Woerner. Woerner looks to score with a jab to the body but De Leon is just out of range. Woerner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Woerner misses with a hook. Woerner connects with a solid leg kick. Woerner misses with a hook
and De Leon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2# Woerner throws a big overhand right that connects, sending De Leon tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#De Leon is rocked! Woerner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. This has been an exciting period of action!#ES# De Leon kicks Woerner off and gets to his feet. The fighters circling - Woerner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Woerner's corner calls for a 1-2. Woerner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Oh De Leon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Abelardo De Leon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T6# De Leon thuds a left hand into Woerner's body. De Leon seems to have got his legs back now. Woerner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Leon was well out of range. Poor timing from Woerner. De Leon works Woerner's body with a nice hook. Woerner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Leon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A telegraphed right hand from Woerner misses the target. Woerner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woerner lands with a shot to the body. Woerner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Woerner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A bone on bone clash there as De Leon blocks the leg kick.
De Leon walks into a left hand. De Leon takes one to the side of the head.
#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Woerner and De Leon goes tumbling to the canvas! Woerner follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #T7# De Leon is trying to stand.
#ES# De Leon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Woerner throws a lazy right hand but De Leon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Woerner moves out of range as De Leon throws a body kick.
Woerner throws a low kick but De Leon avoids it. A jab from Woerner misses. Woerner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Leon. De Leon obviously looking to wear him down.
De Leon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Woerner throws a leg kick but De Leon sees it coming and moves out of range. Woerner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2# Woerner lands a high kick to the side of De Leon's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Woerner dives into guard, looking to finish. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. De Leon wants to stand and escape but Woerner is having none of it. #SU2# Woerner gets to his feet. De Leon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T8# Woerner misses the shot to the body. De Leon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Woerner.#CUT2#Jeez, Abelardo De Leon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Woerner looks to land a left hand but De Leon moved out of range nicely. De Leon throws a low kick but Woerner moves out of range easily. De Leon throws a lazy right hand but Woerner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Woerner tries to bum rush De Leon with a series of wild strikes but De Leon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. De Leon is looking to counter punch. De Leon avoids the head kick by Woerner.
And De Leon counters with a quick kick to the body but Woerner blocks it. De Leon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. De Leon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woerner misses with a jab to the body
and De Leon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Woerner loads up on a big right hand but De Leon slips the punch. Woerner lands a slapping body shot.
#T9# De Leon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Woerner with the inside leg kick. De Leon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. De Leon is breathing heavily. Woerner swings widly with a right hand
and De Leon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Woerner's knee momentarily. De Leon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Woerner throws a looping overhand right but De Leon ducks down to avoid it. Nice cross by Woerner. Woerner misses the jab. Woerner lunges at De Leon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Leon's hand. De Leon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Woerner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Woerner and De Leon are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Woerner throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking De Leon into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Woerner knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gigi Woerner! Gigi Woerner is the new heavyweight champion! After the big win, Gigi Woerner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TOF 101
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1# Woerner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter. A little feinted left hand from Woerner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Woerner slips under a jab. Woerner with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Saul Hunter has been cut. Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Woerner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Woerner does it's job there. Hunter is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Woerner Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hunter is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gigi Woerner! After the big win, Gigi Woerner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TOF 91
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1# Woerner misses with the combination.
Woerner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Woerner throws a poor cross that misses
and Savinov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Woerner throws a jab but it's blocked by Savinov. A clash of legs there as Savinov blocks the low kick. Savinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savinov throws a head kick that half lands.
Woerner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Woerner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savinov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Savinov ducks right into an uppercut from Woerner. Woerner loads up on a big right hand but Savinov slips the punch. Savinov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Woerner lands with a straight right. Savinov didn't see that one coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woerner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savinov in his tracks. Savinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Savinov.#T1# Woerner with a nice calf kick. Woerner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savinov's head backwards. Woerner lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Alexev Savinov has been cut. Savinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Savinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Woerner throws an overhand right that lands on Savinov's shoulder, as Savinov tries to avoid the shot. Savinov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Savinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savinov! But no joy. Woerner tests Savinov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Woerner connects with the punch. Nice shot lands for Woerner. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Woerner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savinov manages to avoid it. Savinov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Woerner goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A big left from Savinov misses. #T2# Woerner throws a jab when Savinov was well out of range. Savinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woerner.
Savinov lands a head kick. Woerner smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A slow jab from Woerner misses its intended target. Good leg kick by Woerner. Savinov misses with a head kick.
Woerner throws a front kick aimed at Savinov's knee but Savinov avoids it well. Savinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Woerner misses with a straight left. Woerner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Woerner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Woerner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savinov in his tracks. Savinov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Woerner's head. Woerner throws a sloppy head kick and Savinov moves out of range easily. #T3# Woerner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savinov's hands. Woerner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savinov throws a head kick but Woerner moves out of range.
Nice cross by Woerner. Woerner tries a head kick but it misses.
Savinov throws out a counter right but Woerner avoids it with no problem. Woerner throws a jab when Savinov was well out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Woerner. That snapped Savinov's head back.
Savinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Woerner throwing a counter right hand but Savinov manages to avoid it. Woerner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A cross from Woerner lands. Savinov throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Gigi Woerner has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woerner misses with a wild body shot. Savinov throws a lazy head kick and Woerner counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Savinov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gigi Woerner! Gigi Woerner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TOF 82
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1# Soaki has his takedown stuffed letting Woerner counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut. Woerner throws a good cross that connects.
Soaki fails with the takedown. Woerner misses with a looping left. Soaki tries to counter with a takedown but Woerner is quick to defend against it. Soaki misses with a low kick as Woerner jumps back. Soaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woerner. Woerner obviously looking to wear him down.
Soaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Woerner. Woerner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soaki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Donk. Woerner catches Soaki right on the button with a cross. A jab from Woerner misses. Soaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Soaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soaki there as he acknowledges the shot. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Soaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Woerner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Soaki working some strikes from top position. Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Woerner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soaki is controlling him. #T1# Soaki trying to control but Woerner is working from the bottom. Soaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Soaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Soaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Soaki lands a couple of decent looking shots. Soaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Soaki wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position. Soaki is in close to Woerner's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Soaki wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Soaki controls from within his opponent's guard. Soaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Woerner keeping moving, preventing Soaki from controlling successfully. Soaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woerner swivels though and keeps the full guard. Soaki is working hard here to advance position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Soaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3# Soaki stands up over Woerner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Soaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Woerner wants to stand up but Soaki is controlling him. Soaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Soaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Soaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woerner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Woerner keeping moving, preventing Soaki from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD# Woerner tries to sprawl but Soaki drives through with a takedown into half guard. Woerner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soaki. Soaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Woerner tries to kick Soaki off but Soaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Soaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Soaki is stalling here. Woerner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soaki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Woerner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Soaki is trying to improve his position. Woerner tries to stand but Soaki is controlling his head. Soaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5# Soaki manages to get back to half guard. Soaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soaki. Woerner stopping the sweep attempt from Soaki. Soaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Soaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Woerner being controlled here, momentarily. Soaki lands a couple of decent looking shots. Woerner keeping full guard, as Soaki tries to pass. #T6# Soaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Woerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Woerner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soaki. Woerner keeping moving, preventing Soaki from controlling successfully. Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Woerner keeping full guard, as Soaki tries to pass. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T7# Soaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Woerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Soaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woerner sprawls well. Woerner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soaki gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokoni Soaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Soaki looks to land a left hand but Woerner moved out of range nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woerner! But no joy. Woerner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soaki feinted with a counter takedown. Woerner misses with a head kick.
Soaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woerner sprawls and moves away. Soaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Woerner flicks out a counter leg kick but Soaki steps away. Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Soaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woerner.#CUT2#Tokoni Soaki's cut is getting worse. Soaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soaki with a lazy takedown attempt and Woerner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Woerner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Woerner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T8# Woerner drops Soaki with a naaaaasty hook - Soaki is in real trouble here! Woerner dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner! After the big win, Gigi Woerner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. In defeat, Tokoni Soaki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.
And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'. |
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Event:
TOF 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1# Woerner tries to clinch there but De Leon circles away.
De Leon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Woerner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. De Leon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Woerner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Woerner needs to keep his hands up - De Leon had a free shot at his head there. De Leon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woerner. De Leon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woerner manages to avoid it. De Leon looks to score with a jab to the body but Woerner is just out of range. Woerner is looking to chop away at De Leon's legs. Woerner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Leon moves away from the strike by Woerner. Woerner thuds his right hand into De Leon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut.#CL2# Woerner pushes De Leon up against the cage in a clinch. De Leon blocks an uppercut.
Woerner misses with a short punch on the inside. Woerner throws a head punch that misses. #T1# De Leon throws a head punch that misses. De Leon tries to throw a body punch but Woerner avoids it by throwing De Leon back against the cage. Woerner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Come on De Leon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Leon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Woerner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woerner moves to clinch but De Leon breaks away and De Leon counters with a nice uppercut. Woerner closes the distance looking to clinch and Woerner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. De Leon throws a lazy right hand but Woerner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Woerner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Leon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Woerner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. De Leon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2# De Leon scores with a nice strike. Woerner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Woerner moves out of range as De Leon throws a body kick.
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! A left lands for Woerner. Woerner misses the jab. De Leon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Woerner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Woerner darts in trying to clinch and De Leon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woerner thinking. Woerner connects with a solid leg kick. Woerner misses with an uppercut. De Leon lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3# De Leon punishes Woerner's body with a nice straight punch. De Leon throws a shot to the body.
De Leon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woerner looks to clinch letting De Leon counter with a right hand. Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD# De Leon lands a big right hand that sends Woerner crashing to the mat! De Leon stays standing though and waves Woerner back to his feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD# De Leon lands a big right hand that sends Woerner crashing to the mat! De Leon stays standing though and waves Woerner back to his feet!#ROC#Woerner is rocked! Woerner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Woerner is still on wobbly legs! Can De Leon finish him? De Leon steps in with a hook that catches Woerner right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! De Leon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Woerner looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abelardo De Leon! Abelardo De Leon retains his heavyweight title! Abelardo De Leon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 67
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1# Good work by Woerner as he checks the leg kick. Leao walks into a straight right hand from Woerner.#CUT#It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut. Woerner takes a swing at Leao's ribcage but misses. Leao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Woerner delivers a nice body kick. Woerner throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Leao counters with a leg kick. Leao takes a body punch but keeps moving. Woerner lands a jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Woerner.
Woerner lands with a nice body punch. Leao looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! Woerner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leao on the side of the head. Woerner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woerner on the wrong end of a nice jab. Woerner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Woerner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Woerner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Woerner connects with a single shot there. Woerner lands a head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Leandro Leao's cut even more. We've been told by Woerner's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Leao. Woerner does a little dance to reset his feet. Leao scores with a leg kick.
#KD# Woerner cracks Leao with an uppercut from hell and Leao crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Woerner's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#CUT#The cut above Leandro Leao's eye is starting to cause him problems now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Woerner gets to his feet. Leao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Woerner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Leao walks into a straight right hand from Woerner.#CUT#Leandro Leao's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD# Woerner drops Leao with a big left hand and mounts him. Leao is in big trouble! #ROC#Leao is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leandro Leao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gigi Woerner! An out of breath and clearly excited Gigi Woerner thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TOF 56
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1# Goodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Woerner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD# Woerner waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Goodson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Goodson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#CUT#It looks like Aaron Goodson has been cut. Goodson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU# Woerner gets to his feet - Goodson follows without any prompting. Woerner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Goodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Woerner. Woerner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woerner moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Goodson is rocked! Goodson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Goodson is still on wobbly legs! Can Woerner finish him? Goodson looks winded! Woerner throws a shot to the body.
Goodson drops his hands momentarily. Woerner doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Goodson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Goodson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gigi Woerner! Gigi Woerner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TOF 45
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1# Graves scores with a jab. Woerner acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Left hook, right uppercut from Graves. #CUT2#It looks like Gigi Woerner has been cut. Woerner just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Woerner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graves. Graves now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Graves loads up on a big right hand but Woerner slips the punch. Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woerner throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. Woerner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it. Graves throws out a counter right but Woerner avoids it with no problem. Woerner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graves under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Tyrone Graves has been cut. Woerner throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2# Graves sends Woerner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Graves is motioning to the referee to let Woerner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woerner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Nice jab there from Woerner. We've been told by Woerner's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Nice defenses there by Woerner. Woerner misses with a head kick.
Woerner with a nice calf kick. Woerner walks into a jab.#T1# A jab lands there for Woerner. Woerner with a body punch. A glancing blow. Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Woerner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Woerner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves. Woerner slips under a jab. Graves checks the leg kick. Woerner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graves. Graves circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A nice leg kick from Woerner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Graves. Woerner throws a head kick that misses. Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woerner's head backwards. Woerner works the jab nicely. Graves slips a straight right by Woerner.#T2# Woerner works Graves's body with a nice hook. Woerner misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a nice body shot. Graves throws a body punch but Woerner moves out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Graves. Woerner lands a head shot. Woerner throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Graves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Graves connects with a crisp jab. Woerner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves. Woerner thumps Graves with a low kick. Graves throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Woerner to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Woerner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2# Graves closes the distance and pushes Woerner back into the cage. Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside. Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Woerner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Woerner.
Graves throws a hook but Woerner avoids it easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Woerner. #CL2# Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Graves lands a hook to the side of the head. Graves digs a right hand into Woerner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Woerner's gas tank. Graves taking a breather. #BC# Woerner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Graves scores with the left hand. Woerner knows he should have avoided that one. Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Graves misses with a body shot.
#T4# A telegraphed right hand from Woerner misses the target. Woerner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Woerner. Woerner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Woerner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Graves avoids the body shot from Woerner.
A telegraphed right hand from Woerner misses the target. Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving. Graves misses the shot to the body. Woerner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away. Graves cracks Woerner with a good jab. Graves throws a hook but Woerner avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Woerner misses the target.#CL2# Graves closes the distance and clinches. Graves lands a left hand.
A short right from Graves on the inside. Woerner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T5# Woerner is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks. Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Woerner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Woerner is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks. Woerner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Woerner is trying to force a seperation but Graves has the dominant position. Woerner has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment. Woerner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Woerner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Woerner wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range. Graves thuds a left hand into Woerner's body. Graves walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Woerner drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Graves swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Woerner's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Graves! Tyrone Graves is the new heavyweight champion! A less than humble Tyrone Graves misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TOF 40
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1# Woerner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Woerner scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Gayweather clinches up with Woerner and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Gayweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Woerner thows a left - swing and a miss! Woerner throws a low kick but Gayweather avoids it. Woerner digs a good hook to Gayweather's body.
A punch lands to the side of Gayweather 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gayweather takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woerner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gayweather looks for a takedown but Woerner sprawls well. Woerner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A nice leg kick from Woerner, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1# Woerner misses the shot to the body. Gayweather tries to counter by closing the distance. Gayweather takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Woerner loads up on a big right hand but Gayweather slips the punch. Gayweather is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Woerner misses with a body shot.
Woerner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Woerner walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gayweather drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Woerner swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gayweather's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner! Gigi Woerner retains his heavyweight title! Gigi Woerner very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TOF 34
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1# Woerner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauli moves away. Pauli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Pauli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Pauli has been cut. Woerner 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.
Woerner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pauli's sensitive parts. Woerner goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Pauli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Woerner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Woerner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Pauli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Woerner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pauli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woerner. Pauli tries to counter by clinching up but Woerner breaks away and moves out of range. Woerner scores with a nice strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woerner avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Woerner looks to land a left hand but Pauli moved out of range nicely.#T1# Woerner works Pauli's body with a nice hook. Pauli blocks a jab. Pauli tries to counter by clinching up but Woerner breaks away and moves out of range. Woerner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2# Woerner lands a big right hand that sends Pauli crashing to the mat! Woerner stays standing though and waves Pauli back to his feet!#ROC2#Pauli is rocked! Woerner lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pauli falls backwards - clearly groggy! Woerner dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner! Gigi Woerner is the new heavyweight champion! Gigi Woerner gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TOF 29
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1# Howell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woerner. Woerner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howell takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Julius Howell has been cut. Woerner throws a hook to the side of Howell's head but Howell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Howell appears to be looking for a big counter. Howell is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Woerner cracks Howell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Howell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Woerner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Woerner. Howell does a little dance to reset his feet. Howell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Woerner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Woerner avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Woerner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Howells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Woerner's corner calls for a 1-2. Woerner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1# Howell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Howell avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Howell scores with a jab. Woerner misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Howell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Howell. Woerner can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Woerner manages to break the clinch.
Woerner misses with a hook to the body
#CL# and Howell counters by clinching up. Howell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Woerner backwards. #BC2# Woerner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woerner swings for the body but Howell moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Howell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. An inside leg kick lands from Howell. A left lands for Woerner.#CUT2#Julius Howell's cut is getting worse. Woerner lands with a hook. Howell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Howell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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! Woerner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#Julius Howell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Howell takes a swing at Woerner's ribcage but misses. #T2##KD2# Woerner cracks Howell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Woerner has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Howell to stand back up!#CUT2#Jeez, Julius Howell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julius Howell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gigi Woerner! After the big win, Gigi Woerner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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RISE 180
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1# Woerner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wahwah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wahwah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Woerner responds with a good body kick, but Wahwah manages to step out the way in time. Woerner moves out of range as Wahwah throws a body kick.
We've been told by Wahwah's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wahwah misses with a right hand and Woerner counters with a left to the body. Wahwah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wahwah scores with a leg kick.
Woerner motions for Wahwah to come forward. Woerner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Woerner takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wahwah throws a sloppy body shot
and Woerner counters with a straight right hand. Wahwah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Crunch! Woerner slams his shin into Wahwah's torso. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wahwah misses with a left hand and Woerner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Woerner moves out of range of the strikes. Wahwah backing away here, and Woerner unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Wahwah misses with a head kick.
#T1# Wahwah throws a body shot but no joy. Wahwah looks to land a right hand but Woerner moved out of range. Wahwah misses with an uppercut. Woerner saw that one coming. Woerner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Woerner slips a jab from Wahwah. Wahwah thows a leg kick but Woerner checks it and Woerner counters with an inside leg kick. Wahwah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Woerner wants to counter the offense by Wahwah and move into the clinch position. Woerner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A good leg kick by Woerner. Wahwah misses with a wild body shot. Wahwah throws a leg kick but Woerner sees it coming and checks it nicely. Woerner tries to counter by closing the distance. Kimbo Wahwah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wahwah works the jab nicely. Woerner tries to clinch there but Wahwah circles away.
Woerner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Woerner connects with a right hand. Wahwah shakes it off. Woerner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head kick misses from Wahwah. A shot to the body from Wahwah misses #CL2# and Woerner counters by moving into the clinch. Wahwah tries to circle away but Woerner has him pinned against the cage. Wahwah misses with a short punch on the inside. Woerner misses with a hook from the clinch. Wahwah pushes Woerner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wahwah working some nice short punches in the clinch. Woerner scores with a shot to the side of Wahwah's head. Woerner blocks the elbow strike.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Wahwah.
Woerner prevents a body shot from Wahwah. Woerner misses with a punch on the inside.
Wahwah pushes off an throws an elbow but Woerner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Wahwah misses with a punch to the body.
Wahwah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wahwah blocking some punches.
#T3# Woerner throws a head punch that misses. Woerner lands with a right to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wahwah. Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Wahwah. Wahwah scores with a nice hook to the head. Wahwah scores with a shoulder strike. Woerner swings wildly with an uppercut but Wahwah uses good head movement to avoid it. Woerner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wahwah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Woerner looks winded! A nice right hand lands inside from Wahwah. Wahwah lands an uppercut. Woerner blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Wahwah. Wahwah lands a body punch. Woerner lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice left hand lands by Wahwah.
#BC# Wahwah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woerner drops his hands momentarily and Wahwah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wahwah throws a head kick but Woerner moves out of range.
#T4# Wahwah misses with a wild combination.
Wahwah scores with a hook. Woerner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wahwah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL# Wahwah rushes Woerner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wahwah. Woerner misses with the head strike.
Wahwah lands an elbow that stopped Woerner in his tracks for a moment. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wahwah scores with an uppercut up the middle. Still in the clinch, Woerner scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wahwah. Good body shot from Wahwah.
Wahwah takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Wahwah dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Wahwah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Woerner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wahwah. Wahwah throws an off balance right hand
and Woerner counters with an outside leg kick.
Kimbo Wahwah is winning the standup battle so far. Woerner avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wahwah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wahwah misses with a straight right. A slapping body kick lands there for Woerner. Wahwah tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Wahwah clinches with his opponent.
Wahwah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wahwah taking a breather. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wahwah as Woerner tries to tie him up. Wahwah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Woerner's defenses. Wahwah 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. Woerner misses with some punches.
Woerner working some nice short punches in the clinch. Woerner misses with some punches.
#T1# Woerner takes an elbow to the forehead. Wahwah working aggressively here.
Wahwah wants to stall.
Wahwah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Wahwah.
Still in the clinch, Wahwah scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Wahwah on the inside. Wahwah struggles to land a body shot inside as Woerner controls his hands.
Wahwah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land. Wahwah blocks an uppercut.
Woerner takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Gigi Woerner has been cut. Wahwah lands an elbow just above Woerner 's eye. Wahwah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Wahwah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Woerner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Wahwah throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2# Wahwah throws a nice outside leg kick. Woerner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wahwah lands a glancing blow to the side of Woerner's head. Wahwah misses with a body kick. Woerner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Wahwah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Woerner scores with a nice head shot. Woerner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wahwah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Woerner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wahwah paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Wahwah pushes Woerner up against the cage in a clinch. Wahwah misses with a hook from the clinch. Woerner lands a right hand. Woerner misses with a short punch on the inside. Wahwah tries a body shot but Woerner blocks it.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Wahwah.
#T3# Woerner misses with a short punch on the inside. Woerner working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woerner. Woerner lands with a right to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wahwah. Woerner misses with a short punch on the inside. Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Woerner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woerner scores with a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Woerner scores with a nice short uppercut. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Woerner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wahwah lands an elbow inside. Woerner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wahwah blocking some punches.
Woerner blocks an elbow strike from Wahwah.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wahwah throws an elbow but misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Woerner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wahwah avoids it. Wahwah blocks an uppercut.
Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woerner misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Woerner. Wahwah misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land. Wahwah is struggling to control the position. Wahwah throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woerner. Woerner throws a head punch that misses. A short body shot lands from Wahwah as the two fighters clinch.
Wahwah is leaning against Woerner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wahwah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Woerner or not. Wahwah scores with a shoulder strike. Wahwah lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wahwah just leaning against Woerner, taking a breather. Wahwah misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Wahwah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wahwah misses the shot to the body. Woerner throws a quick inside leg kick. 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 Kimbo Wahwah will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Gigi Woerner's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Woerner lands with a hook. Wahwah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wahwah throws a head kick that misses. Wahwah throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Woerner counters with a straight right hand. Woerner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters circling a little - Woerner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Wahwah just misses with a punch to the body.
Wahwah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woerner counters with a straight right hand. Wahwah throws a hook to the side of Woerner's head but Woerner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woerner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and Woerner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL# Wahwah rushes Woerner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short left from Woerner. Wahwah throws a punch but it's blocked by Woerner. Wahwah looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gigi Woerner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Wahwah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Woerner misses with the head strike.
Wahwah working aggressively here.
Woerner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Woerner misses with a hook from the clinch. Wahwah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woerner. A short right from Wahwah. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wahwah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Woerner's brow. Woerner working some nice short punches in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wahwah just misses with a elbow thrown towards Woerner's brow. Woerner lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch on the inside from Wahwah fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woerner. Woerner swings wildly with an uppercut but Wahwah uses good head movement to avoid it. Woerner swings wildly with an uppercut but Wahwah uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Wahwah breaks the clinch.
#T2# Woerner throws a low kick but Wahwah moves out of range easily. A counter left hand to the body from Wahwah misses its target. A low kick from Wahwah misses and Woerner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Woerner throws a leg kick that misses. Woerner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woerner avoids the body shot from Wahwah.
Woerner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wahwah on the side of the head. Woerner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Wahwah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Woerner dips to his left and cracks Wahwah with an uppercut! Woerner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wahwah.
#CL# Wahwah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woerner, pushing him back against the cage. Wahwah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3# Woerner tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body. Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Wahwah. Wahwah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wahwah lands a right hand. Wahwah tries to work over Woerner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wahwah blocks an uppercut.
Wahwah lands a left hand.
Wahwah cracks Woerner with a nice body shot. Wahwah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wahwah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wahwah presses Woerner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wahwah tries to work over Woerner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Wahwah.
Wahwah digs a right hand into Woerner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Woerner's gas tank. Wahwah lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kimbo Wahwah has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wahwah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wahwah scores with a hook to the body. Woerner blocks an elbow strike. Wahwah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wahwah lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Wahwah. Wahwah lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice glancing elbow lands by Wahwah. Woerner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hook to the body lands for Wahwah.
Wahwah cracks Woerner with a nice body shot. Wahwah looking to slow down the pace here. Wahwah leaning against his opponent.
Wahwah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Wahwah lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Wahwah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Woerner. Wahwah lands with a right to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Woerner being controlled against the cage. Wahwah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Woerner backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Kimbo Wahwah showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wahwah, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Wahwah! |
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Event:
RISE 171
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1# Diesel misses with a looping left. Diesel scores with a jab to the body. Woerner moves out of range as Diesel strikes. Woerner misses with a left hand letting Diesel counter with a right hand. Woerner ducks under a wild hook from Diesel. Diesel on the wrong end of a nice jab. Woerner throws a right hand that misses
and Woerner 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. Diesel scores with a kick to the body.
Diesel avoids the head kick by Woerner.
Diesel throws a fast counter high kick but Woerner manages to duck under it in time. Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing. Diesel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Diesel misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Woerner checks a leg kick. Woerner throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Diesel pushes Woerner away with a front kick. Woerner just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel throws out a counter right but Woerner avoids it with no problem. Woerner throws a leg kick that is checked and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woerner.
Woerner misses with a left hand and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut. Diesel digs a good body shot into Woerner's ribs. Woerner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2# Diesel misses the body punch and Woerner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Woerner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Diesel throws a head kick but Woerner moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Woerner misses its target. Diesel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Woerner misses with a hook. Woerner takes a shot right to the bread basket. 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! Diesel misses with a kick to the body.
Woerner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woerner avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Diesel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woerner. Diesel lands with a cross. #T3# Diesel throws a body shot but no joy. Diesel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woerner tries a head kick but it misses.
Woerner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Diesel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woerner. Woerner throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Woerner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diesel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# Woerner avoids a kick to the body.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Woerner.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Woerner's shoulder, as Woerner tries to avoid the shot. Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woerner manages to avoid it. Woerner moves out of range as Diesel throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Diesel. Woerner tried to counter with a leg kick but Diesel avoided it. A jab lands there for Woerner. This has been an exciting period of action! A big right from Diesel misses. Woerner motions for Diesel to come forward. Woerner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Diesel throws out a counter right but Woerner avoids it with no problem. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sour Diesel 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# An inside leg kick lands from Woerner. Woerner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage! Woerner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diesel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Diesel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Diesel scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Woerner tries a head kick but it misses.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Woerner moves away and avoids it. Woerner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diesel thuds a left hand into Woerner's body. Diesel misses with a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A low kick from Woerner is predictable there enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Woerner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it. Woerner is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
Diesel scores with a jab. Woerner acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A lazy left from Woerner finds it's target. Woerner throws a head kick that misses. Woerner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Woerner. A decent looking cross lands there for Diesel. The fight stays on the outside here - Woerner looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Woerner throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and checks it nicely. A good leg kick by Woerner. Diesel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Woerner. Diesel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Diesel checks a low kick from Woerner. Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Sour Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup. Diesel checks a low kick from Woerner. Diesel tries to bum rush Woerner with a series of wild strikes but Woerner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Diesel misses with a hook. Woerner scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Woerner does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3# Diesel throws a leg kick that misses. Woerner tests Diesel's chin there with a solid looking shot. Woerner tries to clinch up. And Diesel responds with a good body kick, but Woerner manages to step out the way in time. A looping hook to the body misses from Woerner. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet. Woerner tried to score with a low kick but Diesel checks it. Nice uppercut there from Diesel. Diesel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Woerner counters with a thumping low kick. Woerner throws a head kick that misses. Diesel misses with an uppercut. #T4# Diesel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Woerner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diesel. Woerner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woerner misses with an uppercut
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut. Diesel misses with a looping left. Woerner misses the jab. Woerner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Diesel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Woerner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Woerner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sour Diesel will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Woerner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diesel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Diesel misses with a kick to the body.
Diesel moves forwards but Woerner connects with a nice, crisp jab. Diesel misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Woerner feints and then cracks Diesel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diesel down. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diesel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Woerner. Woerner jabs at Diesel's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diesel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Woerner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Woerner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Woerner backing away here, and Diesel unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Gigi Woerner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Diesel tests Woerner's chin there with a solid looking shot. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Woerner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Diesel misses with a wild body shot. Diesel misses with a body kick. Woerner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Woerner scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Diesel blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Diesel thumps Woerner with a low kick. Diesel throws a half hearted mid kick. A big left from Diesel misses. Woerner tries to counter by clinching up but Diesel breaks away and moves out of range.#T2# Diesel throws a head kick that misses. Diesel missing with a left hand there. Woerner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice inside leg kick there by Woerner. That's going to slow Diesel down. Good exchange - Diesel coming out on top. Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Woerner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Woerner connects with a solid leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Diesel.
Diesel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3# Woerner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diesel counters with a nice body kick.
Woerner tries to work over Diesel's front leg with a kick but Diesel checks it. Diesel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Woerner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. As Diesel tries to get set, Woerner tries to push him back and clinch up but Diesel manages to avoid the attempt. Woerner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel. Woerner throws a right hand that misses
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Woerner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diesel. Woerner throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range. Diesel thinks about the counter body kick. Woerner misses with a kick to the body enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab. Woerner missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# Woerner throws a sloppy head kick and Diesel moves out of range easily. Diesel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Woerner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel. Woerner half committed to a counter leg kick. A jab from Woerner misses. Woerner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Woerner scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Sour Diesel has been cut. Diesel looks to land a left hand but Woerner moved out of range nicely. Nice straight punches there by Diesel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diesel. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Diesel connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sour Diesel. Well Diesel 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sour Diesel! A victorious Sour Diesel 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:
RISE 162
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1# Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses. Woerner throws a poor cross that misses
and Yarmalenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Yarmalenko misses with a wild combination.
Woerner flicks out a counter leg kick but Yarmalenko steps away. Yarmalenko scores with a jab. Woerner acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yarmalenko throws a leg kick which misses Woerner's front leg but catches the back leg as Woerner tries to avoid it. A low kick from Woerner misses letting Yarmalenko counter with a right hand. Both fighters circling a little - Woerner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Yarmalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Woerner connects with a solid leg kick. Yarmalenko misses with a head kick.
Yarmalenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woerner. A slapping leg kick lands for Woerner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Woerner jabs Yarmalenko right on the nose. Yarmalenko blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.#T1# Woerner wants to land a leg kick but Yarmalenko is out of range. Woerner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yarmalenko is out of range. Yarmalenko misses with an uppercut
and Woerner counters with a straight right hand. Yarmalenko checks the leg kick. A quick step to the side and Yarmalenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Woerner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yarmalenko is looking to counter with head kicks. A head kick from Woerner lands but Yarmalenko takes it in his stride. Yarmalenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woerner. Woerner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Yarmalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woerner slips under a jab. Yarmalenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woerner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yarmalenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Woerner. Woerner scores with a head kick. Yarmalenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Woerner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2# Woerner stuns Yarmalenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. 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! Yarmalenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Woerner finds it's way round the side to connect with Yarmalenko's head. Woerner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yarmalenko.#CL2# Woerner gets a clinch. Woerner lands a hook that snaps the head of Yarmalenko backwards. Yarmalenko scores with a nice hook to the head. Woerner lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woerner. Yarmalenko blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land. Yarmalenko lands with a light punch inside. Yarmalenko scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Yarmalenko breaks the clinch.
Woerner scores with a leg kick.
Woerner scores with a shot to the body.
Woerner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3# Yarmalenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Yarmalenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Gigi Woerner has been cut. Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Woerner misses with a low kick.
Woerner throws a sloppy body shot
and Yarmalenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yarmalenko misses with a hook. Woerner ducked under it nicely. Woerner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yarmalenko works Woerner's body with a nice hook. Woerner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Woerner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woerner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Woerner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarmalenko.
Woerner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarmalenko manages to avoid it.#T4##KD# Yarmalenko lands a big head kick that sends Woerner tumbling to the mat! Yarmalenko takes a step backwards and waves Woerner back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Woerner is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Woerner walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Woerner limp body while Yarmalenko jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andriy Yarmalenko! |
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Event:
TD 20
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1# Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woerner moves away. Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ritola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL# Ritola rushes Woerner and presses him up against the cage. Woerner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Woerner. Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body. Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it. Ritola takes a knee to the side of the body. Woerner misses with some punches.
Ritola putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Woerner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woerner. A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land. Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now. Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ritola fails to land. Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Ritola.
Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritola. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Woerner.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it. Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it. Ritola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Ritola.
#T1# Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner.
Woerner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woerner lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. A nice left hand lands by Woerner.
Woerner managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
A short uppercut from Woerner. Ritola is breathing heavily. Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now. Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Woerner throws a head punch that misses. Woerner is working Ritola over against the cage. Woerner lands on the inside with an uppercut. Woerner pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Woerner pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short left from Woerner. Ritola takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice right hand lands inside from Woerner. Woerner lands with a short shot to the head. Woerner just leaning against Ritola, taking a breather. Woerner gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Woerner. Woerner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritola or not. Woerner lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Woerner scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Woerner. Woerner is leaning against Ritola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Woerner lands with a left to the head. Woerner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritolas head. Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woerner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Woerner lands a nice uppercut. Woerner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ritola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Woerner managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Woerner lands a body punch in the clinch. Woerner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ritola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Woerner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woerner. A short right from Woerner on the inside. Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Woerner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Woerner on the inside. Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woerner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Woerner scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right from Woerner. #T3# Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Woerner pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short left from Woerner. Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Woerner lands with a left to the head. Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Woerner lands on the inside with an uppercut. Woerner lands a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Woerner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short left from Woerner. Woerner pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Woerner scores with a shot to the side of Ritola's head. Woerner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. Woerner lands a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Woerner. Woerner landing knees to the body.
Woerner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner.
#T4# Woerner lands a left hand.
Woerner connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut. A short right from Woerner. #ROC2#Ritola is rocked!#KD2# Woerner drops Ritola onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ritola is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Oh Ritola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Woerner obliges. Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woerner. Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Woerner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ritola takes a shot to the head. Woerner dips a shoulder and cracks Ritola with a mighty uppercut! Ritola falls back against the cage and Woerner unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ritola is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Woerner screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner! An out of breath Gigi Woerner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TD 17
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1# Woerner fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Woerner moves into range and clinches up with Kid. Kid is working for takedown but Woerner is calmly controlling the position for now. Woerner misses with a short punch on the inside. Kid goes for a takedown attempt but Woerner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Woerner lands a leg kick that knocks Kid off balance momentarily.#TD2# Kid closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Woerner to the mat! Woerner manages to get full guard. Woerner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woerner keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. Woerner is controlling Kid's posture. Kid pushes down on Woerner's leg and manages to get into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woerner is staying active underneath Kid, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Woerner is defending against the submission attempts here by Kid.
Kid is taking a breather. Woerner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1##SUB2# Kid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Woerner defends it well. Kid wants to control but Woerner is keeping him busy. Woerner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kid is working away from the top position though. Kid prevents Woerner from improving his position.#SUB2# Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woerner wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Kid seems to be looking for submissions.
Woerner wants to control but Kid is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woerner keeps working. Woerner trying to hold on to Kid's head to control him but Kid postures up.
#T2# Kid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woerner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kid moves into full mount! Woerner won't be happy about that! Woerner stops Kid from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Kid looking to control but Woerner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Woerner tries to hold on but Kid postures up. Woerner has given up his back here. Will Kid look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Woerner wants to control his opponent's hands but Kid gets his hands free. Woerner is in bad spot here.
#SUB2# Kid working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Woerner is doing well to defend. Kid seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Woerner is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jah Kid! Jah Kid thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TD 13:
Date: Jan 20, 2023 |
#R1# Patryk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut. Woerner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Patryk takes a step back to recover. Woerner lands a head shot. Patryk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Patryk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woerner scores with a sloppy right hand. Patryk should have avoided that one. A slapping leg kick lands for Woerner.
Patryk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Woerner rushes Patryk and presses him up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woerner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patryk backwards. Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Woerner lands with a right to the head. Woerner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patryk backwards. #ROC2#Patryk is rocked! Woerner has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Patryk - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Woerner, and another! Patryk is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Gigi Woerner! Gigi Woerner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'I will never give up! '. |
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Event:
TD 10
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1# Woerner lands a right hook to the body.
Ritola thuds his shin into the meat of Woerner's side.#CL# Ritola gets a clinch. Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Woerner managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Ritola.
Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Woerner misses with a punch on the inside.
Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ritola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it. Woerner misses with some punches.
Ritola blocking some punches.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner'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. Ritola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woerner backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woerner tries to land knees in the clinch but Ritola avoids the damage to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritola. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ritola as Woerner tries to tie him up. Ritola blocking some punches.
#T1# Woerner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Woerner with a knee to the head.
Ritola blocks an uppercut.
Ritola working Woerner over with knees to the body. Woerner looking to throw knees to the head but Ritola is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Woerner scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Woerner. Woerner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now. Still in the clinch, Woerner scores with a nice short uppercut. Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body. Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Woerner scores with a nice short uppercut. Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body. Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body. Woerner lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Woerner obliges. Ritola is breathing heavily. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Woerner lands with a left to the head. Woerner stalling.
Woerner lands with a light punch inside. Woerner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now. Woerner lands with a light punch inside. Woerner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritola takes a shot to the head. Woerner misses with some punches.
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ritola as Woerner tries to tie him up. Woerner working aggressively here.
#T3# Woerner blocking some punches.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Ritola.
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola blocking some punches.
Woerner misses with a hook from the clinch. Woerner lands a nice uppercut. Woerner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola blocks an uppercut.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now. Woerner misses with a punch on the inside.
Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Woerner working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritola. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woerner. Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it. The referee is keeping an eye on Woerner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Woerner. #T4# Woerner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woerner lands with a short shot to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Woerner lands a hook to the side of the head. Woerner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. Ritola blocks an uppercut.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Woerner obliges. Woerner managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Woerner misses with the head strike.
Woerner scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it. Woerner trying to control the position but instead, Ritola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Woerner into the ropes. Woerner with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Woerner scores with a shoulder strike. Woerner lands a hook to the side of the head. Woerner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Woerner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Woerner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tommi Ritola'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# Ritola lands a glancing blow to the side of Woerner's head. Woerner blocks a head kick by Ritola.
Ritola catches Woerner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Woerner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Woerner. That's going to slow Ritola down. Ritola throws a hook but Woerner blocks it. Woerner wants to counter the offense by Ritola and move into the clinch position. Ritola throws a nice outside leg kick. Woerner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ritola if he has to take too many more of those.
Woerner throws a chopping leg kick but Ritola manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ritola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woerner slips under a jab from Ritola. Woerner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Woerner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Woerner throws a low kick, looking for Ritola's leg but Ritola calmly moves out of range. #T1# Woerner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Woerner throws a chopping leg kick but Ritola manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Woerner scores with a shot to the body.
Ritola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Woerner lands a slapping body shot.
Woerner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Woerner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Woerner wants to slow Ritola down by chopping away at his legs. Woerner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Woerner scores with a hook to the body. Ritola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Woerner throws a quick inside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ritola throws a jab when Woerner was well out of range.#T2# Woerner cracks a nice hook into Ritola's ribs.#CL2# Woerner moves into the clinch successfully.
Woerner working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ritola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Woerner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Ritola takes a shot to the head. Woerner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Gigi Woerner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short right from Woerner. Woerner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Still in the clinch, Woerner scores with a nice short uppercut. Woerner lands a hook to the side of the head. Woerner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ritola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Woerner lands on the inside with an uppercut. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Woerner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woerner. Woerner blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Woerner lands with a left to the head. Woerner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Woerner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ritola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it. Woerner throws a head punch that misses. Woerner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ritola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Woerner lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. Woerner slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woerner. Woerner scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Woerner. A short right from Woerner on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woerner taking a breather. Woerner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Woerner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4# Woerner lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Woerner misses with some punches.
Woerner with a knee to the head.
Woerner lands with a left to the head. Woerner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Woerner scores with a shoulder strike. Woerner working aggressively here.
Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritola. Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Woerner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. Ritola takes a shot to the head. Woerner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ritola being controlled against the ropes. Woerner lands with a right to the head. Woerner lands a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Woerner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tommi Ritola's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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# Woerner scores with a hook to the body. Ritola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ritola, as that shot connected.
Woerner misses with an uppercut. Ritola saw that one coming. Woerner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Woerner lands with a nice body kick. Woerner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ritola rather than just go for the knockout. Woerner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ritola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nice body punch from Woerner. Woerner lands with a shot to the body. Ritola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ritola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gigi Woerner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Woerner scores with the left hand. Ritola knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woerner lands a head shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2# Woerner has closed the distance and engaged Ritola in a clinch.
Woerner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woerner with a knee to the head.
Woerner misses with the head strike.
Woerner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Woerner lands with a right to the head. Ritola takes a shot to the head. Woerner working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body. Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Woerner uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Woerner. Woerner misses with the head strike.
Woerner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ritola's face.
Woerner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
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! Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body. Woerner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. Woerner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2# Woerner crunches a lovely knee into Ritola's ribcage. Woerner landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woerner. Ritola blocks an uppercut.
Woerner lands a knee to the body.
Woerner working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Woerner. Woerner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Woerner.
Woerner lands a shoulder strike. Woerner pushes Ritola back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Woerner lands a hook to the side of the head. Woerner looking to stall.
A short right from Woerner. Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now. Woerner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Woerner pushes Ritola back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Woerner effectively controlling the action here. Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Woerner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woerner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Woerner lands with a light punch inside. Woerner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ritola avoids it. Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner.
Woerner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woerner misses with a hook from the clinch. Ritola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ritola.
Ritola lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body. Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Woerner taking a breather. Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritola. Tommi Ritola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Woerner misses with a punch on the inside.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Ritola.
Woerner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body. Woerner with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Woerner managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
A short left from Woerner. Woerner lands a right hand. Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner.
Woerner swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it. Ritola blocks an uppercut.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola. Woerner lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it. Woerner gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Gigi Woerner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Woerner 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gigi Woerner! Our winner, Gigi Woerner, 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:
HFC 51: Hunt vs Benandonner
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1# Osmond lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Osmond. A bone on bone clash there as Woerner blocks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Osmond - just one landing. Woerner thumps Osmond with a low kick. Woerner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Woerner has Osmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Woerner lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut. Woerner lands with a left to the head. Osmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Osmond on the inside. Woerner blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land. Osmond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Osmond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woerner has him pressed against the cage. Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmond. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1# Woerner misses with the head strike.
Woerner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Woerner misses with the head strike.
Osmond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Woerner blocks a body shot from Osmond. A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land. Osmond lands a right hand. Woerner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Osmond takes a shot to the head. Woerner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osmond lands with a right to the head. Osmond tries to work over Woerner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Woerner being controlled against the cage. Woerner lands a right hand. Osmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osmond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Woerner scores with a nice hook to the head. Osmond blocks an uppercut.
Woerner throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Woerner leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action! Osmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Osmond.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Osmond.
Woerner scores with a shoulder strike. Woerner throws a head punch that misses. Woerner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woerner lands with a right to the head. Osmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Osmond lands with a short head shot on the inside. Osmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woerner's elbow. Woerner scores with a shoulder strike. Woerner is stalling here.
Osmond takes a knee to the side of the body. Osmond looks winded! Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmond. Our sources have told us that Woerner has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Woerner throws a head punch that misses. Woerner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osmond backwards. #T3# Woerner working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osmond. A short left from Woerner. Woerner misses with a hook from the clinch. Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Woerner taking a breather. A short right from Woerner on the inside. Osmond blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Woerner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Woerner scores with an uppercut up the middle. Woerner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Woerner.
Woerner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Osmond fails to pull guard.
Woerner scores with a nice hook to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice left hand lands by Woerner.
#T4# Osmond lands with a light punch inside. Osmond misses with a short punch on the inside. Woerner blocking some punches.
Osmond wants to get back to striking at distance but Woerner won't allow it.
Woerner lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Joel Osmond's cut even more. Woerner lands with a right to the head. Woerner stalls. Woerner just leaning against Osmond, taking a breather. Osmond lands an uppercut. Osmond blocks an uppercut.
Woerner lands a knee to the body.
Woerner slowing the pace effectively. Osmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Woerner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Woerner slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Woerner lands a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Woerner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joel Osmond's cut. 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# Woerner avoids the body shot from Osmond.
Woerner throws a quick inside leg kick. Osmond lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Osmond. A low kick lands for Woerner.
Woerner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Osmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Woerner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Osmond. Osmond misses with a head kick.
Osmond throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Osmond lands a really nice looking cross but Woerner seems unphased.
Osmond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Woerner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Osmond is out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Osmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Woerner slips a jab from Osmond. Osmond loads up on a big right hand but Woerner slips the punch.#CL# Woerner clinches. Woerner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osmond can do to turn this around? Woerner lands with a short head shot on the inside. Woerner lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Woerner. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woerner. Osmond taking a breather. Woerner lands on the inside with an uppercut. Osmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woerner's elbow. Osmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woerner misses with a hook from the clinch. Osmond being controlled against the cage. Woerner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Osmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Woerner lands a nice uppercut. Knees in the clinch landing for Woerner.
Osmond is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Woerner lands a good knee to the midsection. Osmond won't want to take too many of those. Woerner lands a hook that snaps the head of Osmond backwards. Woerner lands with a light punch inside. Woerner lands an uppercut. Woerner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Osmond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmond. A short right hand to the side of the head by Woerner. Woerner landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Osmond is rocked! Woerner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osmond backwards. Osmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Woerner finish him? A nice right hand lands inside from Woerner. Woerner effectively controlling the action here. Woerner pushes Osmond against the cage. Woerner is working some dirty boxing. Woerner pushes off with a quick right hook! Osmond goes down! Osmond tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Woerner moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner! An out of breath Gigi Woerner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Joel Osmond had this to say: 'I was clearly outmatched, nothing else to say.'. |
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Event:
HFC 43: Ilmarinen vs Babula
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1# Woerner misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Benandonner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woerner's guard. Woerner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Benandonner tries to free his leg and advance position but Woerner is retaining full guard. Woerner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Benandonner with a flurry of punches that miss. Benandonner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woerner is keeping the position for now. Woerner is trying to keep Benandonner in close.
Benandonner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woerner swivels though and keeps the full guard. Benandonner advances to half guard. Woerner is looking to improve his position.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Woerner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woerner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Benandonner slips a nice elbow through Woerner's hands, connecting with Woerner's forehead. Benandonner trying to pass the guard but Woerner defending well. #SUB2# Benandonner is trying to work for a kimura but Woerner is defending well.
#T1# Woerner is trying to maintain the position but Benandonner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Benandonner is working for a submission of some sort.
Benandonner is pressing down on Woerner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woerner is holding on for now. Woerner is trying to get back to full guard. Benandonner is pressing down on Woerner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woerner is holding on for now. Benandonner content to control rather than advance. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Woerner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benandonner is working away from the top position though. Still in half guard, Benandonner seems content to control. Woerner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benandonner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benandonner's back! Woerner throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Benandonner trying to control the hands but Woerner won't let him. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Woerner misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB# Woerner working for the choke. Woerner struggling to land strikes to the head as Benandonner covers up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Benandonner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Woerner misses with a punch to the head. Benandonner covering up well and avoiding damage. Benandonner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Woerner's guard. Nice work there by Benandonner.
Benandonner landing some decent shots from guard. Woerner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# Benandonner with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Woerner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Woerner looking to control.
Woerner being controlled here, momentarily. Woerner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position. Woerner trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Woerner pulls Benandonner in close to prevent any damage. Benandonner is stalling in the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Woerner lands a nice hook to Benandonner's body. Benandonner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Woerner throws a body punch but Benandonner moves out of range. Woerner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woerner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Benandonner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benandonner. A low kick from Woerner misses #TD2# and Benandonner counters with a single leg into guard. Woerner didn't expect that. Woerner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Benandonner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Benandonner throwing strikes from guard but Woerner blocks nicely. Woerner is pulling down on Benandonner's head. It's preventing any offense from Benandonner, at least for the moment.#T1# Woerner controls Benandonner momentarily but Benandonner frees himself. Woerner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benandonner controls the pace. Woerner working a defensive guard here.
Woerner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Woerner is trying to control the position but Benandonner postures up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Woerner on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2# Benandonner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woerner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Benandonner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2# Woerner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position. Benandonner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Woerner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benandonner. Woerner controls Benandonner momentarily but Benandonner frees himself. Benandonner tries to free his leg and advance position but Woerner is retaining full guard. Benandonner controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Woerner is trying to control the position but Benandonner postures up. Benandonner scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Woerner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Benandonner stands up over Woerner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Benandonner sitting in guard here, content to control. Benandonner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Benandonner looking to pass the guard. Benandonner throwing strikes but missing. Woerner controls Benandonner momentarily but Benandonner frees himself. Benandonner stands up over Woerner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Benandonner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Benandonner controls from within his opponent's guard. Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is keeping the position. Benandonner wants to control from the top but Woerner keeps moving. Woerner pulls Benandonner in close to prevent any damage. Benandonner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Woerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Benandonner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Woerner is trying to keep Benandonner in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Benandonner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Benandonner tries for a takedown but Woerner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Benandonner shoots in for a double leg but Woerner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Woerner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Benandonner. Woerner throws a big shot that misses. Benandonner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woerner as he jumps to the side. Gigi Woerner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giant Benandonner. Woerner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benandonner moves away. Donk. Benandonner catches Woerner right on the button with a cross. Benandonner shoots in looking for a takedown but Woerner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benandonner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Horrible takedown attempt by Benandonner or perhaps it was just good defense by Woerner, which made it look bad. Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benandonner lands a nice shot to the body.
Woerner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benandonner. That did some damage! Gigi Woerner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# A shot to the liver by Benandonner. Beautiful body shot. Benandonner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Benandonner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Woerner wants to clinch. Gigi Woerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Woerner throws a leg kick #TD2# and Benandonner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benandonner. Benandonner stands up over Woerner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Woerner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Benandonner passes Woerner's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Benandonner is trying to control. Woerner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Benandonner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woerner defending well though. Benandonner trying to pass the guard but Woerner defending well. Woerner is controlling Benandonner's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2# Benandonner trying to mount his opponent but Woerner defends it. Benandonner trying to control the pace. Benandonner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woerner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Benandonner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woerner has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Woerner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benandonner pulls his head out easily. Benandonner thows a huge punch but Woerner dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Benandonner wants to free his trapped foot but Woerner is holding on for dear life with his legs. Woerner tries to roll over but Benandonner keeps him under control. Woerner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3# Woerner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB# Woerner looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Benandonner controlling the action here. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2# Benandonner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Benandonner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woerner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# Woerner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Benandonner wants to pass the guard but Woerner is defending well. Benandonner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Benandonner is pressing down on Woerner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woerner is holding on for now. #SUB# Woerner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benandonner pulls his head out easily. Benandonner works his way into side control. Woerner tries to bench press Benandonner off him but Benandonner keeps the position. #SUB2# Benandonner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benandonner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Benandonner cracks Woerner with a big elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Benandonner is putting a hurting on Woerner here, landing some big shots from side control. Benandonner avoids the strikes from the bottom by Woerner. Woerner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Giant Benandonner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Benandonner 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Giant Benandonner! Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Giant Benandonner! Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 18: Justice vs Armando
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1# Gabor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Woerner is looking to slow Gabor down with leg kicks. Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick lands from Woerner. Gabor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woerner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Woerner misses with an uppercut. Gabor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woerner can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Woerner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gabor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Woerner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gabor. Woerner cracks Gabor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice leg kick from Woerner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woerner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gabor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1# Woerner throws a leg kick but Gabor sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gabor misses with a leg kick and Woerner counters with a good low kick that Gabor was not able to check. Woerner throws a nice outside leg kick. Gabor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Gabor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Gabor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woerner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Woerner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gabor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gabor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD# Oooooh!!! Woerner has knocked Gabor down with a huge combo! Woerner steps away and waves a wobbly Gabor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Gabor is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tiitus Gabor has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gabor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD# Woerner lands a big right hand that sends Gabor crashing to the mat! Woerner stays standing though and waves Gabor back to his feet! Gabor is still on wobbly legs! Can Woerner finish him? A solid leg kick lands there for Gabor.
Tiitus Gabor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gabor seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##KD# Woerner cracks Gabor with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gabor looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Woerner finish him?
Gabor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woerner. Woerner obviously looking to wear him down.
Gabor scores with a body shot.
Gabor throws a nice outside leg kick. Woerner connects with a leg kick. #KD# Woerner lands a left and a right that send Gabor crashing to the mat, dazed. Woerner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Woerner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gabor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Gabor is trying to counter with his kicks. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gabor lands a leg kick that knocks Woerner off balance momentarily. You can see that Gabor has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Woerner misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Woerner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tiitus Gabor's cut. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R2# Woerner tries to land a body kick and Gabor counters with a straight right hand. Woerner connects with a nice looking jab.
Woerner keeps Gabor at a distance using the push kick. Gabor drops his hands momentarily. Woerner doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Gabor staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Gabor doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gigi Woerner! |
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Event:
HFC 15: Hartwell vs Collins
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Woerner instigates a clinch. Royce stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Woerner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Woerner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Woerner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Royce moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Royce is trying to hold Woerner in close to prevent damage but Woerner has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB# Woerner is working for a submission of some sort.
Woerner is taking a breather. Royce says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1# Woerner is trying to control the action in half guard but Royce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Woerner stalling. Woerner is trying to control the action in half guard but Royce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Royce trying to control here.
Royce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Woerner stalling. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Royce wants to control but Woerner is keeping busy.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Woerner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Royce tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Woerner is in Royce's guard. Royce trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gigi Woerner dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2# Royce throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2# Royce shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Royce showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2# Royce is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Woerner keeping control of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woerner is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SU2# Royce decides to stand up. Royce is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woerner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Woerner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Royce defends well and Woerner ends up having to push Royce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Royce steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Woerner. Royce gets underhooks to prevent Woerner's takedown attempt.
Woerner is trying to pull guard but Royce turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigi Woerner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Woerner has Royce pressed against the cage, preventing Royce from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Royce jumps guard but Woerner stands there with Royce around his waist. Royce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Royce fails to pull guard.
#TD2# Royce wants the takedown. Woerner is fighting it off but Royce persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Woerner's guard against the cage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woerner is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Royce working for submissions but it's allowed Woerner to get to half guard.
#T2# Woerner is trying to control the action in half guard but Royce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Woerner wants to work for an arm triangle but Royce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Royce striking from half guard on the bottom. Royce won't allow Woerner to pass to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Royce pushes Woerner off looking to stand but Woerner dives back in and keeps control.
Royce wants to control but Woerner is keeping busy.
Linford Royce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gigi Woerner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Royce is looking to get back to full guard here but Woerner has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gigi Woerner. Well Woerner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 20:19 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 20:19 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gigi Woerner! |
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