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Event:
EMPIRE: FN12
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
Paulo DaSilva really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Zhao Ming was cancelled. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN10
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Ming slips a straight right by Dodson.
Dodson misses with a looping left.
Ming tries to clinch but Dodson moves out of range.
Dodson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ming with a body shot.
Ming misses with a double jab.
Ming displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodson throws out the jab.
Dodson digs a good body shot into Ming's ribs.
Ming moves out of range of the strikes.
Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Dodson tries to get set, Ming tries to push him back and clinch up but Dodson manages to avoid the attempt.
Dodson missing with a left hand there. Ming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Ming drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodson wants to get back to his feet but Ming drags him back down.#SUB#
Ming is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dodson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dodson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Dodson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dodson is doing well to control the position and prevent Ming from advancing to side control.
Ming stops Dodson from getting back to his feet.
Ming is looking to take a break and control but Dodson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dodson is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dodson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ming ducks under a wild hook from Dodson.
A swing and a miss from Dodson.
Ming ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ming is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dodson.#TD#
Ming looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dodson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ming off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson throws a hook but Ming avoids it easily.
Ming appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dodson misses with a right hand
and Ming counters with a three punch combo that has Dodson backing up. Dodson nods at Ming to acknowledge the strikes.
Dodson blocks a head kick by Ming.
Erik Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodson throws a jab when Ming was well out of range.
Ming defending well as Dodson loads up on a big left hand.
Ming drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dodson sprawls and moves away.
Dodson misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Ming blocks a jab.
Ming tries to counter with a takedown but Dodson is quick to defend against it.
Ming tries for a takedown but Dodson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dodson looks to land a right hand but Ming moved out of range.
Dodson throws a lazy right hand but Ming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Dodson misses.
It looked like Ming was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dodson misses with a right hand
and Ming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dodson misses with a looping right.
Ming ducks under a wild hook from Dodson.
Ming throws a big counter combination but Dodson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ming defending well as Dodson loads up on a big left hand.
As Dodson looks to move away, Ming throws a big counter combo but Dodson just gets out of the way.
Ming avoids the body shot from Dodson.
Dodson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ming slips a straight right by Dodson.
Dodson leaves Ming with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Ming ducks under a wild hook from Dodson.
Ming attempts a counter takedown but Dodson avoids it well and moves away.
Ming lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ming staying out of range there.
Ming shoots in and drives through. Dodson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ming slips under a jab from Dodson.
Ming is looking to counter punch.
Ming walks into a stiff left hand from Dodson.
Dodson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dodson throws a big shot that misses.
Ming tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dodson manages to circle out of the way.
Ming dives in and grabs Dodson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dodson pushes down on Ming's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dodson misses with an uppercut. Ming saw that one coming.
Dodson missing with a left hand there. Ming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dodson throws a hook to the side of Ming's head but Ming sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Ming changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dodson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Dodson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ming defending well as Dodson loads up on a big left hand.
Dodson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dodson misses with a wild body shot.
Erik Dodson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ming wants to clinch.
Dodson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dodson throws a hook but Ming blocks it.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ming misses with a few strikes there.
Ming goes for a double leg but Dodson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dodson continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ming fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Ming closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ming lands in his opponent's guard.
Dodson pushes Ming off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Erik Dodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson misses with a straight right.
Ming ducks under a wild hook from Dodson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ming or perhaps it was just good defense by Dodson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Dodson misses.
Dodson misses with a looping left.
Dodson throws a hook to the side of Ming's head but Ming sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ming.
A telegraphed right hand from Dodson misses the target. #T2#
Ming takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dodson misses with a body shot.
Ming feinted with a counter takedown.
Ming looks to score with a jab to the body but Dodson is just out of range.
Ming misses with a kick to the body
and Dodson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ming throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dodson counter with a right hand.
A big right from Dodson misses.
Dodson missing with a left hand there. Ming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ming slips a jab from Dodson.
Dodson looks to land a left hand but Ming moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Dodson finds it's way through Ming's defenses.
Ming throws a right hand that misses
and Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dodson throws a hook to the side of Ming's head but Ming sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Ming gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dodson counters with a straight right hand.
Ming takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ming.
Dodson scores with a hook.
Dodson looks to land a right hand but Ming moved out of range.
Dodson checks a low kick from Ming.
Dodson throws a jab when Ming was well out of range.#CL#
Ming has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Dodson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4##CL#
Ming moves into the clinch.
Ming tries to pull guard but Dodson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Dodson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ming is looking for a counter combo.
Ming wants to clinch but Dodson slips to the side
and Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ming wants to clinch.
Ming fails with the takedown
and Dodson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Dodson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ming sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ming tries to counter by clinching up but Dodson breaks away and moves out of range.
Dodson misses with a looping right.
Ming has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ming there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Ming shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dodson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dodson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Dodson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ming misses with a double jab
letting Dodson counter with a right hand.
Dodson throws a jab when Ming was well out of range.
Ming tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dodson manages to circle out of the way.
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!
Ming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dodson pinned against the cage. Dodson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Ming has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dodson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dodson.
Dodson lands with an overhand left.
Dodson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dodson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dodson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ming doesn't seem bothered though.
Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dodson.
A jab from Dodson misses.
Dodson misses with an uppercut.
Ming closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dodson misses with a hook. Ming ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Dodson throws a looping overhand right but Ming ducks down to avoid it.
Ming shoots in for a takedown but Dodson shows good takedown defense.
Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dodson.
Ming slips under a jab.
Dodson scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Ming gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Dodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao Ming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dodson lands the left hand.
Dodson misses with a hook.
Ming is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ming shoots in for a takedown but Dodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ming tries to move into range but Dodson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dodson lands with a cross. #T3#
A jab from Dodson finds it's way through Ming's defenses. #TD#
Ming shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dodson's guard.
Ming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dodson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ming walks into a straight right hand from Dodson.
Dodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ming.
Ming thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dodson throws an overhand right that lands on Ming's shoulder, as Ming tries to avoid the shot.
Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Ming shoots in for a takedown but Dodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ming ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Ming misses the target.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson missing with a left hand there. Ming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ming looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dodson misses the jab.
Ming moves out of range of the strikes.
Dodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ming misses with the body kick
and Dodson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson misses with a hook. Ming ducked under it nicely.
Ming seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ming misses with a few strikes there.
Zhao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodson misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Dodson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dodson 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Dodson! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Ming with that takedown attempt.
Ming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawley's waist but Hawley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ming off to one side.
Hawley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ming.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhao Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawley throws a right and a left that Ming avoids nicely.
Hawley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Ming scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hawley kicks Ming off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawley stuns Ming with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ming takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hawley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawley misses the target.
Micah Hawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ming tries for a takedown but Hawley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Ming gets tackled into the cage by Hawley. Hawley maintains the clinch.
Ming is trying to drag Hawley to the mat but Hawley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hawley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Ming has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hawley after a bit of a struggle.
Hawley digs a right hand underneath Ming's ribcage. Ming let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ming is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Hawley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ming.
Hawley misses with a few strikes there.
Ming tries to counter with a takedown but Hawley is quick to defend against it.
Hawley circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Hawley closes the distance and pushes Ming back into the cage.
Hawley is pushing Ming up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ming tries to break free but Hawley pushes him back against the cage.
Hawley tries to throw a body punch but Ming avoids it by throwing Hawley back against the cage. #T2#
Hawley tries to work over Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ming looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ming is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hawley to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Hawley breaks the clinch.
Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ming takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ming manages to avoid it.
Hawley misses with a body shot.
Ming tries to counter with a takedown but Hawley is quick to defend against it.
Ming shoots in for a takedown but Hawley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawley jabs Ming to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawley throws a series of punches but Ming moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ming doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawley circles away.
#T3#
A big left from Hawley misses.
A punch combination from Hawley misses.
Hawley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawley throws a looping overhand right but Ming ducks down to avoid it.
Ming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawley's waist but Hawley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ming off to one side.
Nice body punch from Hawley.
Ming drops his hands momentarily and Hawley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawley looks winded!
Ming avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ming is defended easily by Hawley.
Hawley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ming throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ming walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Hawley moves into range and clinches up with Ming.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hawley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Hawley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ming regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawley controlling from the top position.
Ming lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hawley working a defensive guard but Ming passes into half guard.
Hawley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hawley is looking to get back to full guard here but Ming has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hawley is trying to improve his position.
Ming wants to stand but Hawley has his arm trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hawley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ming throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ming doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawley jabs Ming right on the nose. Ming blinks but takes it well.
Hawley lands with a shot to the body.
Ming closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawley circles away.
Ming needs to keep his hands up - Hawley had a free shot at his head there.
Ming keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ming wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ming goes for a double leg but Hawley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawley continues to drive forward.
As Ming backs off Hawley throws a huge counter combo but Ming manages to avoid it all.
Hawley tries to score a body lock takedown but Ming shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ming blocks a body shot from Hawley. #TD#
Ming gets control of Hawley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ming will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ming working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawley.
Hawley controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ming. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawley is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ming avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ming keeping moving, preventing Hawley from controlling successfully.
Micah Hawley has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ming is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Ming has his foot on Hawley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawley works his way back into a safe position though.
Ming is trying to keep Hawley in close.
Hawley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hawley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ming tries to get to full guard but Hawley has control of the leg.
Ming trying to control but Hawley postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hawley in particular looking to stall.
Ming pushes Hawley off looking to stand but Hawley dives back in and keeps control.
Hawley working over Ming with some ground and pound. Ming looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hawley is taking a breather. Ming 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.
Ming on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ming is looking for a sweep. Hawley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawley slips a nice elbow through Ming's hands, connecting with Ming's forehead.
Hawley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Ming actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawley lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Ming is looking to improve his position.
Hawley drops an elbow to the side of Ming's head.
Ming has hold of Hawley's hands but Hawley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ming is looking for a sweep. Hawley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hawley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hawley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ming on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ming trying to hold on to Hawley's head to control him but Hawley postures up.
Ming is staying active underneath Hawley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ming wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Hawley slips a nice elbow through Ming's hands, connecting with Ming's forehead.
Ming is trying to control but can't.
Hawley working Ming over with strikes.
Hawley content to control rather than advance.
Hawley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ming on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hawley stalling.
Hawley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ming regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ming looking for a sweep. Not yet Ming, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hawley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ming shoots in for a takedown but Hawley shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Hawley does no damage.
Hawley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawley.
It looked like Ming was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ming avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawley throws a nice looking combination but Ming bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Ming tries to keep at a distance but Hawley has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hawley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ming clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ming manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Ming.
Hawley throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ming trying to control the position.
Hawley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hawley connects with a couple of short punches.
Ming is trying to control the position but Hawley postures up.
Hawley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ming pulls Hawley in close to prevent any damage.
Hawley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ming wants to sweep here but Hawley controlling him for the moment.
Hawley postures up in Ming's guard and throws a big left but Ming blocks it.
Hawley stands and throws Ming's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ming regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hawley's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Micah Hawley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ming is trying to get back to full guard.
Ming is looking to control Hawley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ming avoid being mounted?
Hawley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ming is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hawley content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hawley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ming to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hawley keeping moving, preventing Ming from controlling successfully.
Hawley trying to control the position here.
Ming with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Hawley wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawley keeping moving, preventing Ming from controlling successfully.
Ming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ming is fighting to break Hawley's control of his arms but Hawley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ming trying to control but Hawley is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ming preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ming trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hawley blocks the body kick.
Zhao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhao Ming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawley blocks a head kick by Ming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micah Hawley.
Well Hawley 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hawley! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1119 Round 1
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Ming leaves Berry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berry misses with a takedown attempt - Ming sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ming raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ming tries to clinch but Berry is having none of it.
Berry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ming sprawls and moves away.
Ming moves in looking to clinch but Berry pushes him off.
Ming lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berry circles away quickly and effectively.
Berry shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silas T Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Berry. No joy for Ming on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Berry gets caught flat footed, as Ming shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ming's guard. #REVR#
Ming controls Berry momentarily but Berry frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Ming has his foot on Berry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berry works his way back into a safe position though.
Berry distracts Ming with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry trying to control but Ming is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry passes into half guard.
Berry slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ming is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Berry has latched onto it... Big trouble! Berry pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ming is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Berry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silas T Berry! |
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