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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1# Worthington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Worthington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Pete closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Worthington is trying to push Pete away but Pete has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Pete lands an elbow inside that Worthington shrugs off. Worthington working hard to break the clinch. Worthington is trying to force a seperation but Pete has the dominant position. Pete keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away. Worthington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pete smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Pete has closed the distance and engaged Worthington in a clinch.
Worthington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Pete won't allow it.
Pete keeps control of Worthington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1# Worthington is trying to break the clinch but Pete is controlling him. Worthington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A frustrated look appears on Worthington's face as he tries to break the clinch. Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Pete won't allow it.
Pete keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away. Pete throws an elbow that misses.
Worthington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Worthington has been working on his balance at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pete. A frustrated look appears on Worthington's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nice elbow from Pete. Worthington struggles to land a body shot inside as Pete controls his hands.
Worthington tries to break free but Pete pushes him back against the cage.#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. Pete lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Pete keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away. Worthington wants to break free but Pete has control.
Pete misses with an elbow strike.
Worthington tries to break the clinch but Pete is controlling the position. Pete throws an elbow but it misses.
Worthington is trying to push Pete away but Pete has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Pete misses with an elbow over the top. Pete gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Worthington tries to break free but Pete pushes him back against the cage. Worthington is trying to break free.#T3# A frustrated look appears on Worthington's face as he tries to break the clinch. Pete looks to throw an elbow but misses. Worthington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Worthington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pete has Worthington pressed against the cage, preventing Worthington from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Worthington dodges an elbow strike from Pete.
Pete looks to throw an elbow but misses. Worthington tries to break free but Pete pushes him back against the cage. Worthington is looking to break free of the clinch but Pete has double underhooks. Worthington wants to break free but Pete has control.
Pete throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Worthington tries to stall but Pete uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pete comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Cal Worthington has been cut. Worthington tries to pull guard but Pete forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Worthington. That's going to take a lot out of him. Worthington tries to break free but Pete pushes him back against the cage. Pete lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Worthington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Worthington is trying to break free. Worthington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pete has him pressed against the cage. Pete keeps control of Worthington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Worthington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pete gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Worthington wants to break free but Pete has control.
A frustrated look appears on Worthington's face as he tries to break the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sideways Pete dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cal Worthington's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Worthington lands a jab-cross combination. Worthington misses the shot to the body. Pete moves out of range of the body kick. Sideways Pete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pete uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worthington. Worthington throws a series of punches but Pete moves out of range. #CL2# Pete gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Pete lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Pete throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Worthington blocks an elbow strike from Pete.
Worthington tries to circle away but Pete has him pinned against the cage. Worthington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pete creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Pete throws an elbow but it misses.
Worthington is trying to force a seperation but Pete has the dominant position. Worthington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pete prevents it.
#T1# Worthington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Worthington tries to circle away but Pete has him pinned against the cage. Worthington tries to break the clinch but Pete is controlling the position. With the fighters up against the cage, Pete throws an elbow but misses. Pete prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pete lands an elbow just above Worthington 's eye. Pete blocking some punches.
Pete throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Worthington's face as he tries to break the clinch. Pete looks to throw an elbow but misses. Worthington can't break the clinch.
#T2# Pete comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A frustrated look appears on Worthington's face as he tries to break the clinch. Worthington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A frustrated look appears on Worthington's face as he tries to break the clinch. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pete 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. Worthington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pete throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Worthington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pete pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Worthington. That's going to take a lot out of him. An inside leg kick from Worthington misses. Worthington throws a body shot but no joy. Pete on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2# Pete moves into range and clinches up with Worthington. Pete looks to throw an elbow but misses. Worthington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pete prevents it.
We've been informed that Pete has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. With the fighters up against the cage, Pete throws an elbow but misses. #T3# Worthington is trying to break the clinch but Pete is controlling him. With the fighters up against the cage, Pete throws an elbow but misses. Pete avoids a wild elbow strike from Worthington. Worthington tries to break the clinch but Pete is controlling the position. Worthington wants to break free but Pete has control.
Worthington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Worthington dodges an elbow strike from Pete.
Worthington blocks an elbow strike. Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Pete won't allow it.
Worthington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pete has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Worthington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pete smiles and moves away.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2# Pete has closed the distance and engaged Worthington in a clinch.
Worthington tries to break free but Pete pushes him back against the cage. Worthington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Worthington's face as he tries to break the clinch. Worthington avoids the elbow strike from Pete, against the cage.
Sideways Pete seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Worthington blocks an elbow strike from Pete.
Pete lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Worthington blocks the elbow strike.
Pete keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Worthington has had enough of the clinch but Pete keeps him there for the moment. Worthington wants to break free but Pete has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sideways Pete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Cal Worthington's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Worthington throws a low kick, looking for Pete's leg but Pete calmly moves out of range. Worthington throws a body punch but Pete moves out of range. #CL2# Pete closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Pete won't allow it.
Worthington working hard to break the clinch. Worthington is trying to push Pete away but Pete has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Pete misses with an elbow over the top. Worthington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pete walks away with a smile on his face. Worthington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Cal Worthington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Pete has Worthington up against the cage in a clinch.
Pete throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Worthington is trying to push Pete away but Pete has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Worthington is looking to break free of the clinch but Pete has double underhooks. Pete lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Worthington working hard to break the clinch.#T1# Pete misses with an elbow strike.
Pete keeps control of Worthington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Worthington is looking to break free of the clinch but Pete has double underhooks. Worthington tries to circle away but Pete has him pinned against the cage. Worthington is looking to break free of the clinch but Pete has double underhooks. Worthington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pete is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Pete lands an elbow inside that Worthington shrugs off. Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Pete won't allow it.
Pete pushes off an throws an elbow but Worthington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Pete won't allow it.
Worthington taking a breather. Worthington has had enough of the clinch but Pete keeps him there for the moment.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Worthington avoids the elbow strike from Pete, against the cage.
Pete comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Worthington is trying to break free. Worthington throws a head punch that misses. Pete has Worthington pressed against the cage, preventing Worthington from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Worthington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pete to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Worthington. That's going to take a lot out of him. Worthington tries to break the clinch but Pete is controlling the position. Worthington wants to break free but Pete has control.
Worthington is trying to pull guard but Pete turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Worthington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Worthington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pete has him pressed against the cage. Worthington blocks an elbow strike.#T3# Worthington wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pete throws an elbow but misses. Pete is defending well against a takedown attempt. Worthington is trying to break the clinch but Pete is controlling him. Worthington can't break the clinch.
Worthington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Worthington tries to circle away but Pete has him pinned against the cage. Pete misses with an elbow strike.
Worthington takes an elbow to the forehead. Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Pete won't allow it.
Worthington has had enough of the clinch but Pete keeps him there for the moment. Worthington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pete pulls him back up using the underhooks. Pete pushes off an throws an elbow but Worthington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4# Worthington is trying to break free. Worthington tries to break free but Pete pushes him back against the cage. Worthington misses with some punches.
Pete keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away. Pete throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Worthington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Worthington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pete lands a damaging elbow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Worthington is trying to break the clinch but Pete is controlling him. Worthington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cal Worthington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Worthington misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Sideways Pete comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Pete winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sideways Pete! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1# Bill moves out of range of the body kick. Worthington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bill has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Quick Kill Bill has been cut. Bill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Worthington throws out a counter right but Bill avoids it with no problem.#KD2# Worthington sends Bill crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Worthington is motioning to the referee to let Bill up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Bill throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Worthington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Worthington throws the kick towards the body but Bill avoids it. Worthington throws a head kick but Bill moves out of range.
Worthington tries to score with a low kick but Bill moves his leg out of the way. Bill is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Worthington takes a swing at Bill's ribcage but misses. #CL# Bill instigates a clinch. Bill scores with a shot to the side of Worthington's head. Worthington blocks a body shot from Bill. Bill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bill working aggressively here.
Bill lands a nice knee to the body. Worthington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bill pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Bill closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Bill won't allow it.
Bill blocking some punches.
Bill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Worthington's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Bill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A punch combination from Worthington misses. Bill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bill is looking to clinch but Worthington is avoiding it.
Worthington throws a leg kick but Bill checks it. Bill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Worthington paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bill tries to close the distance and clinch but Worthington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Worthington throws a counter combo. Worthington misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# Worthington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Worthington has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Bill moves away from the strike by Worthington. Bill swings for the body but Worthington moves out of range.
Bill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bill scores with a shot to the body.
Worthington throws a big shot that misses. A combination from Bill does no damage. Worthington lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Worthington misses with a hook. Bill ducked under it nicely. Bill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2# Worthington cracks Bill with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bill looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Worthington finish him?
#ROC2#Bill is rocked! Worthington connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Bill to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Worthington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cal Worthington! |
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Event:
ICE 6:
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1# Siegert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Worthington misses with a two punch combination.
Worthington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Siegert wants to clinch. Siegert tries to clinch but Worthington is having none of it. Siegert is looking to clinch. Jab, jab by Worthington - just one landing. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Siegert 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. Siegert has a takedown stuffed. Siegert is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siegert tries to close the distance and clinch but Worthington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A good leg kick by Worthington. Worthington throws a series of punches but Siegert moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Siegert looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Worthington misses with a looping left. Worthington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1##CL2# Worthington gets tackled into the cage by Siegert. Siegert maintains the clinch. #TD2# Siegert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU# Worthington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Worthington throws a hook but Siegert avoids it easily. Worthington throws a body kick that misses. Worthington lands a slapping body shot.
Siegert tries to clinch #KD# and Worthington counters with a crisp one two that drops Siegert! Worthington thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Siegert to his feet! Siegert is in big trouble!#ROC#Siegert is rocked! Worthington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Siegert is still on wobbly legs! Can Worthington finish him? Some wild striking there from Worthington.
#CL2# Siegert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Siegert seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Siegert won't allow it.
Siegert keeps control of Worthington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Siegert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worthington is defending well for now.#TD2# Siegert manages to pull guard.
Siegert lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2# Siegert trying to control but Worthington is working from the bottom. Siegert tries to free his leg and advance position but Worthington is retaining full guard. Worthington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siegert on the ground. Siegert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Worthington looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siegert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2# Siegert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Worthington, up you get! Siegert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kaiser Siegert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Worthington lands a jab. A head kick misses from Worthington. Worthington fails to land with a series of punches.
Siegert is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Siegert has Worthington up against the cage in a clinch.
Siegert swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthington uses good head movement to avoid it. Siegert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worthington is defending well for now. Siegert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siegert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away. Worthington is looking to break free of the clinch but Siegert has double underhooks. #T4##BC2# Siegert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worthington throws out a powerful jab. Worthington just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Siegert rushes Worthington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Worthington wants to get back to striking at distance but Siegert won't allow it.
Worthington looking for a takedown. 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! Worthington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Siegert dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Siegert wants to take the fight to the mat but Worthington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Worthington gets underhooks to prevent Siegert's takedown attempt.
Cal Worthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Siegert. Siegert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Worthington avoids it. Siegert keeps control of Worthington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Worthington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Siegert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cal Worthington will probably get the nod. That's time! Worthington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Siegert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Worthington feinted there with a counter leg kick. Cal Worthington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. No joy there for Worthington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Worthington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siegert.
Siegert closes the distance looking to clinch and Worthington counters with a stiff right hand. Worthington misses with a head kick.
Worthington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siegert is looking for the big counter here. Siegert avoids a kick to the body.
Siegert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Worthington tries to land a front kick but Siegert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siegert fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worthington is out of range. Siegert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worthington swats him away and circles back towards the center. Worthington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Siegert is looking to clinch. A quick step to the side and Worthington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Siegert tries to clinch up. Siegert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Siegert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Worthington avoids it really well and circles away.#T1# Siegert moves out of range as Worthington throws a body kick.
Siegert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Siegert is looking to clinch. Siegert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Worthington defends it nicely. Cal Worthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Siegert. The fight stays on the outside here - Siegert looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little feinted left hand from Worthington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Worthington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cal Worthington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Some wild striking there from Worthington.
Siegert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Siegert tries to clinch there but Worthington circles away.
Worthington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siegert can do to turn this around?#CL2# Siegert closes the distance and clinches. Worthington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Worthington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2##TD2# Siegert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Siegert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Siegert is trying to control the position but Worthington postures up. #SU# Worthington stands up and waves to Siegert to follow him. Siegert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Siegert is breathing heavily. Siegert moves in looking to clinch but Worthington pushes him off. Worthington feinted there with a counter leg kick. Worthington throws a series of punches but Siegert moves out of range. #TD2# Siegert dives in and scores a takedown into Worthington's guard. Worthington pushes Siegert off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. 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! Siegert takes one to the chin there. Worthington scores with a shot to the body.
#KD# Worthington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Siegert sprawling to the canvas! Siegert rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Worthington finish him?!
#T3# Worthington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Worthington tries a head kick but it misses.
Siegert fails with a takedown attempt. Worthington throws a head kick but Siegert moves out of range.
Cal Worthington is winning the standup battle so far. Worthington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Worthington.
Worthington throws a wild body kick that Siegert sees coming a mile off. Siegert avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2# Siegert forces Worthington back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Worthington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Siegert doesn't manage to clinch there - Worthington circles away.
#CL# Worthington has closed the distance and engaged Siegert in a clinch.
Siegert swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthington uses good head movement to avoid it. Siegert tries to land knees in the clinch but Worthington avoids the damage to the body. #T4# Siegert gets underhooks to prevent Worthington's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Siegert breaks from the clinch.
Siegert takes one to the chin there. Worthington throws a body kick that misses. Siegert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Worthington defends it well. Worthington dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Siegert gets tackled into the cage by Worthington. Worthington maintains the clinch. Worthington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Siegert prevents the takedown attempt.
Worthington avoiding damage as Siegert throws knees to the body.
Worthington working hard to break the clinch. Worthington is looking to break free of the clinch but Siegert has double underhooks. Siegert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Worthington just stands there and leans against the cage. Worthington has a couple of punches blocked by Siegert.
Siegert using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Siegert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Worthington dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Worthington stalks Siegert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Siegert's face. Siegert staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2# Siegert clinches up against the cage. Worthington goes for a takedown attempt but Siegert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Worthington drops Siegert with a naaaaasty hook - Siegert is in real trouble here! Worthington dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Worthington! |
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Event:
ICE 3: Hoʻomaka ka huakaʻi
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1# Worthington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2# San drives through and clinches with Worthington against the cage.
San tries to pull guard but Worthington holds him up against the cage and eventually San drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# San decides to pull guard. #SUB2# San working for a triangle but Worthington defends it easily.
#SUB2# San looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Worthington wants to stand but San is controlling his posture from full guard. Worthington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for San on the ground.#SU# Worthington gets to his feet - San follows without any prompting. #CL2# San moves into range and clinches up with Worthington.#TD2# San drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1# San tries to land a sweep but no joy. San pulls Worthington in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Worthington is sitting in close to San's body. San has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Worthington is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Worthington is tapping! That was a very nice submission by San.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chance San! |
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Event:
SSD 10: Becoming Champion
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1# Worthington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chimaev circles away quickly and effectively. Chimaev ducks under a wild hook from Worthington. Good shot there by Worthington. A shot to the liver by Worthington. Beautiful body shot. Worthington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chimaev sees it coming and avoids it easily. Worthington tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Worthington shows good takedown defense. Good exchange - Worthington coming out on top. Chimaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthington.
Worthington swinging wildly here.
Worthington tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chimaev closes the distance and clinches up with Worthington, looking for a takedown. Chimaev pushes Worthington against the cage but Worthington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cal Worthington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chimaev dodges the punch combination from Worthington.
#T1# Chimaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Worthington defends well and Chimaev ends up having to push Worthington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esad Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Worthington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Worthington looking for a takedown. Worthington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chimaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Worthington shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Worthington tries to break free but Chimaev pushes him back against the cage. Chimaev avoids the elbow strike from Worthington, against the cage.
Worthington wants to take the fight to the mat but Chimaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Worthington wants to break free but Chimaev has control.
Worthington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Chimaev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Worthington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Worthington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chimaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Worthington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2# Chimaev is looking to take this one to the mat. Chimaev prevents Worthington from breaking the clinch. Chimaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington's efforts to push away. Worthington is trying to break the clinch but Chimaev has him pressed against the cage. Chimaev prevents Worthington from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Worthington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worthington misses with a takedown attempt - Chimaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Worthington loads up on a big right hand but Chimaev slips the punch. Worthington looks to land a combination but Chimaev avoids it well. Worthington stuffs the takedown attempt from Chimaev. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet. Worthington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3# Worthington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A leg kick checked by Chimaev. Cal Worthington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Worthington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimaev. A jab from Worthington misses. Chimaev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Chimaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Worthington misses with a looping left. Worthington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Worthington misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Worthington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Worthington. Chimaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4# Worthington looks for a takedown but Chimaev sprawls well. Worthington looks winded! Chimaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthington keeps the fight on the outside. Worthington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chimaev. Chimaev shoots in but no luck this time. Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Worthington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Chimaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Worthington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Worthington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chimaev is defending well. Chimaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Worthington can't break the clinch.
Worthington working hard to break the clinch. Chimaev has Worthington pressed against the cage, preventing Worthington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T5##TD# Chimaev pulls guard effortlessly. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Chimaev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Worthington rolls with it to try and escape but Chimaev cranks on the arm and Worthington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esad Chimaev! |
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Event:
SSD 8
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1# Worthington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hugo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hugo blocks the body kick.
Hugo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Worthington throws a nice looking combination but Hugo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hugo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Worthington drops Hugo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Worthington 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 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Worthington! |
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Event:
SSD 7
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Worthington tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worthington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like li Wang has been cut. Worthington throws a big shot that misses. Wang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worthington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Wang lands a jab to Worthington's midsection. Worthington's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Worthington's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL# Wang darts in and clinches Worthington up against the cage. Worthington looking for a takedown. Worthington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wang.
Worthington jumps guard but Wang stands there with Worthington around his waist. Worthington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A cross from Worthington lands. Wang avoids the head kick by Worthington.
Nice straight punches there by Worthington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Worthington.#ROC2#Wang is rocked! li Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Wang walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Worthington! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cal Worthington! |
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Event:
SSD 5
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1# Worthington fails in his attempt to clinch. Worthington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hevel is looking to counter with head kicks. Hevel avoids the body shot from Worthington.
Worthington tries to clinch up. Worthington's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Worthington's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. A nice leg kick from Hevel, right into the meat of the thigh.
#TD2# Worthington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Hevel is trying to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hevel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Worthington is working away from the top position though. Worthington prevents Hevel from improving his position.#T1# Hevel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Worthington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Worthington's back! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hevel tries to keep control of the position but Worthington is staying busy. Hevel throwing wild punches that miss their target. Worthington is really stuck here.
Hevel throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB# Hevel tightening his grip on Worthington, looking for the choke. #SUB# Hevel is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Worthington won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hevel off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Hevel! Our winner, Tim Hevel, 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:
SSD 1
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1# Worthington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Worthington slips under a jab from Kalan. Worthington's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Worthington's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Worthington fails with the takedown. Kalan appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kalan throws out a loose jab but Worthington uses good head movement to avoid it. Worthington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Worthington misses with a takedown attempt - Kalan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Erih Kalan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Worthington. Worthington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalan. Kalan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Worthington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Worthington closes the distance and clinches up with Kalan, looking for a takedown. Worthington pushes Kalan against the cage but Kalan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Worthington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kalan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Worthington counters with a series of strikes. Kalan will be more careful next time no doubt. A head kick from Worthington lands but Kalan takes it in his stride. Erih Kalan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kalan misses with a body shot
and Worthington counters with a three punch combo that has Kalan backing up. Kalan nods at Worthington to acknowledge the strikes.#T1# Worthington scores with a jab to the body. Worthington shoots in for a takedown but Kalan shows good takedown defense. Kalan misses with a left hand and Worthington counters with a left and a right that stings Kalan. Kalan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Worthington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalan pinned against the cage. Kalan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Worthington looks winded!#CL# Kalan closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Kalan has picked Worthington up - he's going for a ride! Kalan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Worthington kicks off Kalan and gets to his feet. 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! Worthington closes the distance and clinches up with Kalan, looking for a takedown. Worthington pushes Kalan against the cage but Kalan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kalan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Kalan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Worthington pushes Kalan off but Kalan dives into side control.
Worthington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Worthington takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Kalan scoring with punches and elbows. Kalan in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#Worthington is rocked! Kalan trying to control the action but Worthington is working from the bottom. Kalan 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. Kalan lands some shots froms side control. Worthington is still in real trouble! Can Kalan finish him? Kalan lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Worthington! Kalan senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Worthington out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erih Kalan! An out of breath Erih Kalan 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1# A jab from Jones finds it's way through Worthington's defenses. #CL# Jones drives through and clinches with Worthington against the cage.
Jones is leaning against Worthington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jones digs a right hand underneath Worthington's ribcage. Worthington let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jones lands a body shot. Jones lands a shoulder strike. Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Worthington is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him. Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Worthington up against the cage. Jones scores with a shoulder strike. Jones lands a right hand. #T1# Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jones lands a shoulder strike. Jones'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. Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jones scores with a hook to the body. Worthington looks winded! Nice body punch from Jones. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones. A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a body punch. Jones avoiding damage.
Worthington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Worthington is rocked! Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Worthington is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him? Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Worthington. Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Worthington backwards. Jones'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. Jones presses Worthington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Worthington seems to have recovered his senses. The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones. A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worthington or not. A right hand to the body from Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Worthington up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. Jones just leaning against Worthington, taking a breather. Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jones for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4# Jones presses Worthington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jones digs a right hand into Worthington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Worthington's gas tank. Jones slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. Jones scores with a shoulder strike. Jones avoiding damage.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones lands with a left to the head. Jones lands a right hand. Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Jones 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# Jones is stalking Worthington. Worthington circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Jones, and it's lights out! Worthington really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Jones! |
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