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Event:
GAMMA#1115 Bond v McCarthy
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# Cholo throws a body punch but Waddle moves out of range. Waddle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Garry Waddle has been cut. Waddle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cholo.
Cholo tests Waddle's chin there with a solid looking shot. BIg Cholo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cholo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waddles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Waddle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Cholo misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Waddle takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2# Waddle clinches with his opponent.
Waddle misses with the head strike.
Waddle takes a knee to the side of the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cholo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waddle backwards. #ROC#Waddle is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Garry Waddle's cut even more.#T1# Waddle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cholo slows down the pace here.
Cholo lands a shot to the body. Waddle looks winded! A short left from Cholo. Cholo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Cholo. #BC# Cholo manages to break the clinch.
Waddle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Waddle dodges the punch combination from Cholo.
It looks like Cholo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. A cross from Cholo lands. Waddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Cholo finish him? Cholo lands a body shot.
Waddle seems to have recovered his senses.#T2# Waddle ducks under a wild hook from Cholo. Waddle scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut. Cholo misses with a hook
and Waddle counters with a left and a right that stings Cholo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Waddle forces Cholo back against the cage and clinches. Cholo is struggling to control the position. Waddle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Waddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Cholo. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cholo. Cholo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Waddle scores with a nice short uppercut. A bit of stalling here from Cholo.
Waddle swings wildly with an uppercut but Cholo uses good head movement to avoid it. Waddle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cholo's elbow. Waddle blocks an uppercut.
#T3# A short right from Waddle. Cholo prevents a body shot from Waddle. Cholo throws a head punch that misses. Cholo prevents a body shot from Waddle. A head punch on the inside from Cholo fails to land. Cholo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waddles head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waddle. A right hand to the body from Cholo.
Cholo tries to work over Waddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cholo just leaning against Waddle, taking a breather. Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Waddle avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage. Cholo lands with a left to the head. #CUT#The cut above Garry Waddle's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Waddle misses with a punch to the body.
Cholo misses with a punch to the body.
Waddle has a couple of punches blocked by Cholo.
Waddle misses with a punch on the inside.
Waddle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Waddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Waddle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cholo avoiding damage.
Waddle tries to work over Cholo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cholo throws a head punch that misses. Cholo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Cholo. Cholo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Waddle fails to land. Cholo tries a body shot but Waddle blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cholo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cholo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cholo blocking some punches.
Cholo misses with the head strike.
Cholo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waddle or not. A head punch on the inside from Cholo fails to land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BIg Cholo dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Cholo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waddle! But no joy. Waddle doesn't manage to clinch there - Cholo circles away.
Cholo misses the jab. Nice body punch from Cholo. Cholo throws out a powerful jab. Cholo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
BIg Cholo is winning the standup battle so far. Cholo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cholo misses with a few strikes there.
Waddle tries to clinch up. Cholo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waddle can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good shot there by Cholo. Cholo throws a hook to the side of Waddle's head but Waddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Waddle staying out of range there. Waddle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1##KD# Oh, that's a big right hand from Cholo and Waddle goes tumbling to the canvas! Cholo follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT#Garry Waddle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Waddle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB# Cholo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Waddle defends it well. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Cholo is taking a breather. Waddle 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. Waddle gets back to full guard.
Cholo sitting in guard, not really doing much. Waddle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Waddle tries to strike from the bottom.
Waddle keeping moving, preventing Cholo from controlling successfully. Cholo passes into half guard. #T2# Cholo trying to control the pace. Cholo uses his free foot to push down on Waddle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Waddle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Waddle has given up his back. Will we see Cholo going for some submissions?
Cholo tries to get the hooks in deep but Waddle pushed the leg off. Waddle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cholo.
Waddle wants to escape the position.
Waddle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Cholo is in the full mount, landing strikes. Cholo controlling his opponent. #T3# Waddle swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Cholo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Cholo trying to control but he's not successful this time. Cholo blocks Waddle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Cholo controlling his opponent. Waddle swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Waddle felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Cholo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Waddle swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4# Cholo blocks Waddle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Cholo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waddle is looking to escape. Cholo blocks Waddle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cholo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Waddle swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Waddle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Waddle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Waddle throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Waddle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cholo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Waddle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Waddle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cholo controlling his opponent. Cholo blocks Waddle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BIg Cholo dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Waddle moves away from the strike by Cholo. Cholo lands a high kick!
Waddle avoids the body shot from Cholo.
Cholo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cholo throws the left hand but Waddle avoids the punch easily. Cholo scores with a hook.#CL2# Waddle rushes Cholo and presses him up against the cage. Waddle lands a nice uppercut. Cholo working aggressively here.
Waddle throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Waddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waddle has a couple of punches blocked by Cholo.
Cholo is working Waddle over against the cage. Garry Waddle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cholo lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Cholo fails to land. Waddle misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Waddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cholo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cholo lands with a short shot to the head. Waddle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waddle working aggressively here.
Waddle avoids a wild elbow strike from Cholo. Cholo blocking some punches.
Cholo blocking some punches.
Cholo presses Waddle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Waddle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cholo misses with some punches.
#BC# Cholo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cholo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Garry Waddle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). BIg Cholo! After the fight, BIg Cholo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1109 Bond v Honorio
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1# Waddle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Garry Waddle has been cut. Taïa lands a jab to the nose.#KD2# Taïa drops his shoulder and cracks Waddle with a huge uppercut! Waddle goes down! Can Taïa finish him?
#ROC2#Waddle is rocked! Taïa stands up over Waddle, holding on to his feet. Taïa throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Waddle is out cold! Taïa lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baariq Taïa! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1103 Wrecks v Anudo
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1# Riker scores with a punch to the head. Riker thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Waddle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Waddle wants to clinch.#CL# Waddle closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riker struggles to land a body shot inside as Waddle controls his hands.
Riker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Waddle keeps control of Riker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Waddle has a couple of punches blocked by Riker.
#T1# Riker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riker blocks an uppercut.
Riker blocking some punches.
Riker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waddle pulls him back up using the underhooks. Waddle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waddle. Riker blocks a body shot from Waddle. Waddle pushes Riker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Waddle misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2# Riker manages to pull guard.
Riker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2# Waddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB2# Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waddle defends well. Riker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Riker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Waddle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Riker working a defensive guard but Waddle passes into half guard.
#T3##SU# Waddle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Riker to stand up. #CL# Waddle closes the distance and pushes Riker back into the cage. Waddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waddle. Riker can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waddle. Waddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Riker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waddle to keep the fight standing. Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker. Waddle working aggressively here.
Riker is looking for a takedown. Waddle scores with a shot to the side of Riker's head. #T4# Waddle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riker lands a nice shot to the body. Riker is trying to pull guard but Waddle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Waddle being controlled against the cage. Waddle working aggressively here.
Riker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Waddle up against the cage. Waddle lands a right hand. Riker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waddle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Riker misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Waddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waddle tries a body shot but Riker blocks it.
#BC2# Riker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Garry Waddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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!#CL# Waddle closes the distance and clinches. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Waddle dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Waddle doesn't manage to clinch there - Riker circles away.
Waddle closes the distance but Riker moves to the side #TD2# and Riker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Waddle's guard. Waddle tries to strike from the bottom.
#SU2# Riker gets to his feet. Waddle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! William Riker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Waddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker lands with a straight right. Waddle didn't see that one coming. Waddle wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Waddle walks into a left hand. #T1# Riker digs a good hook to Waddle's body.
Riker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waddle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Waddle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Waddle tries to clinch up but Riker circles away and keeps his distance. Riker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Riker gets a clinch. Riker is trying to drag Waddle to the mat but Waddle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Riker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waddle prevents it.
#T2##TD2# Riker successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waddle defends well. Riker is trying to keep Waddle in close.
#SU# Waddle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Riker misses with a looping right. Waddle tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2# and Riker counters with a takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Waddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Riker avoids the strikes from the bottom by Waddle.#SU2# Riker decides to stand back up. Riker steps back and let's Waddle get back to his feet. Riker looks to score with a jab to the body but Waddle is just out of range. Waddle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Riker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker. Waddle moves out of range as Riker strikes. Riker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waddle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Riker. Waddle does a little dance to reset his feet. Waddle is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Waddle tries to clinch up. Waddle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4# Riker keeps the fight on the outside. Waddle tries to clinch up but Riker circles away and keeps his distance. Waddle tries to clinch but Riker moves out of range. Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Waddle defends it well. Riker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Riker jabs Waddle right on the nose. Waddle blinks but takes it well. Riker looks to score with a jab to the body but Waddle is just out of range. Waddle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Waddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riker swings and misses with a shot to the body and Waddle counters with a right hand to the body. Riker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waddle doesn't manage to clinch there - Riker circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Riker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Riker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waddle looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Riker throws a combination that misses and Waddle counters with a lovely shot to the body. William Riker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Riker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waddle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Riker. Riker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waddle's hands. Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waddle.
A slow jab from Riker misses its intended target. #T1# Riker scores with a nice right hand.
Riker jabs Waddle to the body, keeping him at a distance. Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Waddle. Waddle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Riker just manages to avoid it. Waddle tries to clinch there but Riker circles away.
Waddle jabs Riker to the body, keeping him at a distance. Waddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Riker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Riker just misses with a punch to the body.
Waddle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Waddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Riker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Waddle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waddle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riker. Riker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWaddle.#T2# Riker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Waddle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab. Waddle is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Riker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waddle moves away. Riker tries to bum rush Waddle with a series of wild strikes but Waddle uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Riker throws a looping overhand right but Waddle ducks down to avoid it. Riker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Riker misses with a body punch
and Waddle counters with an inside leg kick. Riker swings for the body but Waddle moves out of range.
Waddle throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Riker misses the shot to the body. #T3# Riker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Waddle. Riker misses the shot to the body. A swing and a miss from Riker. Waddle closes the distance but Riker moves to the side #TD2# and Riker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riker. #SU2# Riker stands up from Waddle's guard - Riker perhaps looking for a knockout. Riker throws an off balance right hand
and Waddle counters with a left to the body. Riker throws a big shot that misses. Riker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waddle. #T4# Riker misses with a straight left. Riker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Waddle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riker thinking. Riker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Waddle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riker paws at him with a jab and circles away. Waddle digs a good body shot into Riker's ribs. Waddle is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Waddle closes the distance and pushes Riker back into the cage. Riker has Waddle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Waddle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Riker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Waddle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Riker can turn it around. Riker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waddle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! William Riker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Riker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Riker! William Riker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1096 Mesquita v Yamasaki
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1# Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Waddle tries to clinch up#TD# and Hall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hall. Waddle striking off his back but it's not causing Hall any problems. Hall working some strikes from top position. Waddle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Hall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hall won't allow Waddle to sweep him here. Hall throws a big right hand that misses. Hall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Waddle's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Waddle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Waddle tries to land a sweep but no joy. Waddle tries to strike from the bottom.
Waddle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Waddle has momentary wrist control but Hall slips an elbow through the middle. Waddle wants to sweep but no luck. Hall lands a couple of elbows.#T1# Waddle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Hall passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Hall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Waddle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Waddle is not content to let Hall control the position. Hall 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. Ground and pound from Hall. Waddle punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hall working the head and body with strikes. Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Waddle is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard. Hall working Waddle over with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hall working Waddle over with strikes. Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waddle keeps working. Hall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Waddle is rocked!#T2# Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next. Hall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Waddle is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him? Hall scores with a big shot! Waddle's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Waddle! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jed Hall! An out of breath and clearly excited Jed Hall thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GAMMA#1085 Ritori v River
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1# Waddle tries to land a front kick but Zuki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Waddle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zuki . Zuki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut. Waddle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Waddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zuki ! But no joy. Waddle wants to clinch#KD2# and Zuki counters with a crisp one two that drops Waddle! Zuki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Waddle to his feet! Waddle is in big trouble! Zuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Waddle.#CL# Waddle moves into range and clinches up with Zuki . Waddle misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Waddle has a couple of punches blocked by Zuki .
Waddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waddle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Zuki is trying to break free. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waddle. Zuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Waddle looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1##BC2# Zuki breaks the clinch.
Waddle checks the leg kick. Waddle appears to be looking for a big counter. Waddle with a body punch. A glancing blow. Zuki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waddle lands with a nice body punch. Waddle tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2# and Zuki counters with a crisp one two that drops Waddle! Zuki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Waddle to his feet! Waddle is in big trouble!#ROC2#Waddle is rocked! Zuki lands a big right hook! Waddle looks hurt but is still standing! Zuki lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Waddle falls down and Zuki dives in with a huge hammer fist! Waddle's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Zuki runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oki Zuki ! After the big win, Oki Zuki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1# Waddle takes one to the side of the head.
Waddle getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt - Waddle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nice body punch from Volkanovski. Waddle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Waddle shows good takedown defense. Waddle stuffs the takedown. Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Volkanovski moves out of range of the strikes. Waddle looks to throw the jab but Volkanovski is out of range. Volkanovski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Waddle.#T1# Waddle avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Waddle lands a jab to the nose. Waddle lands a jab to the head.
Volkanovski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkanovski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Waddle. Waddle obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Waddle's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Volkanovski works Waddle's body with a nice hook. A solid leg kick lands there for Waddle.
Waddle lands with a hook. Volkanovski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A looping hook to the body misses from Waddle. Volkanovski does a little dance to reset his feet. Waddle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Volkanovski moves out of range as Waddle strikes. As Waddle backs off Volkanovski throws a huge counter combo but Waddle manages to avoid it all.#T2# Waddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkanovski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Waddle swivels and escapes. Volkanovski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Waddle will feel that in the morning. Volkanovski looks to land a right hand but Waddle moved out of range. Waddle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Volkanovski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Waddle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick lands for Waddle.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Waddle. Volkanovski wants to counter the offense by Waddle and move into the clinch position. Volkanovski looks to throw the jab but Waddle is out of range. Waddle is looking to counter punch. Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3# Waddle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Volkanovski is looking to clinch. Waddle throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it. Waddle misses with a hook to the body
#CL2# and Volkanovski counters by clinching up. Volkanovski jumps guard but Waddle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Waddle lands a right hand. #BC2# Volkanovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Volkanovski looks for the body kick but Waddle saw that one coming. Waddle swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.#CL2# Volkanovski clinches. #T4# Volkanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waddle just stands there and leans against the cage. Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski. #TD2# Volkanovski decides to pull guard. #SUB2# Volkanovski is looking for a triangle here but Waddle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Volkanovski tries to bench press Waddle off him but Waddle keeps the position. #SU# Waddle stands up and we're back to a striking position. Volkanovski scores with a one two! Waddle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Volkanovski scores with a head kick. Waddle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Garry Waddle has been cut. Volkanovski shoots in for a double leg but Waddle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Waddle dominated that round. The cut man is working on Garry Waddle's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Horrible takedown attempt by Volkanovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Waddle, which made it look bad. Volkanovski scores with a body shot.
Waddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
Waddle tries to counter with a takedown but Volkanovski is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Waddle throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it. Volkanovski fails with the takedown. Waddle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkanovski sprawls and moves away. Volkanovski shoots in for a double leg but Waddle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Garry Waddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.#T1# A clash of legs there as Volkanovski blocks the low kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkanovski! But no joy. Garry Waddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A shot to the liver by Waddle. Beautiful body shot. Waddle throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range. Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Waddle throws a quick inside leg kick. A big left from Waddle misses. Volkanovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waddle. Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Waddle avoids it well. It looked like Waddle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Waddle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waddle lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming. Waddle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2# Waddle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkanovski's head. Volkanovski darts in looking for a takedown but Waddle gets double underhooks and turns Volkanovski into the cage. Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waddle circles away quickly and effectively. Waddle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Waddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Waddle. Waddle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Waddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkanovski. Volkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Waddle moves out of range easily. Volkanovski doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Waddle to counter with a crisp jab. Waddle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkanovskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Waddle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3# Volkanovski throws a quick inside leg kick. A lazy left from Waddle finds it's target. Volkanovski misses the jab. Waddle appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Waddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waddle misses with a wild body shot. Volkanovski fails with the takedown. Waddle misses with a few strikes there.
Garry Waddle is winning the standup battle so far. Waddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkanovski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waddle thinking. Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waddle but Waddle pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4# Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Waddle tries to counter with a takedown but Volkanovski is quick to defend against it. Waddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Waddle walks into a left hand. Volkanovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Waddle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Waddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanovski.
Waddle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Volkanovski is breathing heavily. Waddle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Waddle dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Garry Waddle's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Waddle throws a body shot but no joy. Volkanovski drops his hands momentarily and Waddle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Waddle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Waddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkanovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waddle circles away quickly and effectively. Waddle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Waddle looks to land a left hand but Volkanovski moved out of range nicely. It seemed like Volkanovski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Waddle misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Volkanovski looks to land a right hand but Waddle moved out of range. A punch combination from Volkanovski misses. Volkanovski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Waddle misses with an uppercut. A clash of legs there as Waddle blocks the low kick. Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waddle. Volkanovski avoids the body shot from Waddle.
Waddle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Waddle scores with a kick to the body.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Waddle ducks under a wild hook from Volkanovski. Waddle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Waddle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkanovski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. An inside leg kick lands from Waddle. Waddle thuds his right hand into Volkanovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Garry Waddle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Waddle throws out a loose jab but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it. Volkanovski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Waddle scores with a jab to the body. Waddle lands a right hook to the body.
Volkanovski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Volkanovski on the wrong end of a nice jab. Volkanovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanovski there as he acknowledges the shot. Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waddle paws at him with a jab and circles away. Waddle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Volkanovski throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Waddle lands a jab. Volkanovski throws a nice looking combination but Waddle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Volkanovski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Waddle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt. Waddle keeps the fight on the outside. Waddle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkanovski. Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Waddle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Volkanovski takes one on the button. A slow jab from Waddle misses its intended target. Waddle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Volkanovski looks to throw a body kick enabling Waddle to counter with a crisp jab. Waddle is looking to slow Volkanovski down with leg kicks. 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! Waddle lands a nice looking body kick. Volkanovski misses with a low kick. Waddle feinted with a counter takedown. Waddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Garry Waddle showed his dominance in that final round. Well Waddle 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garry Waddle! In his post fight interview, Garry Waddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1# Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch. Waddle keeps the fight on the outside. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Waddle lands a front kick. Bolleke looks winded! Waddle delivers a nice body kick. Waddle walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bolleke drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Waddle swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bolleke's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garry Waddle! After the fight, Garry Waddle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Waddle closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Waddle. Waddle scores with an uppercut up the middle. Waddle lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Un Kha has been cut. Waddle working some nice short punches in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kha is breathing heavily. A right hand to the body from Waddle.
Waddle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Waddle as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Waddle.
Nice body punch from Waddle - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Waddle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khas head. Waddle told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Waddle misses with a knee strike.
Waddle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Waddle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Waddle lands a body punch in the clinch. Waddle lands a right hand. #T1# Waddle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Waddle lands a body punch. Waddle lands on the inside with an uppercut. Waddle cracks Kha with a nice body shot. Waddle lands a body punch. Waddle digs a right hand into Kha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kha's gas tank. Waddle misses with a knee to the head. Waddle cracks Kha with a nice body shot. Waddle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kha. Waddle digs a right hand underneath Kha's ribcage. Kha let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Waddle. Waddle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right hand to the side of the head by Waddle. Waddle lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Kha is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Waddle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kha with a big uppercut! Kha tries to clinch up but Waddle pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kha to the mat! Kha covers up and Waddle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garry Waddle! After the fight, Garry Waddle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Un Kha spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1# Waddle tries to clinch but Hopkins moves away and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2# Waddle moves into the clinch. Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Waddle's ribcage. Waddle let out a lung full of air as it connected. Waddle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC# Hopkins breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Waddle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage. Waddle misses with a punch on the inside.
Waddle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Waddle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards. Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins. Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Waddle lands with a light punch inside. A left hand lands to the body for Hopkins.
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! Waddle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Waddle misses with some punches.
Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head. Waddle working aggressively here.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopkins.
Waddle misses with some punches.
#T1# Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Waddle controls the action.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#It looks like Garry Waddle has been cut. Hopkins lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Waddle fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Waddle. Waddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hopkins lands with a right to the head. Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins. Waddle misses with the head strike.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waddle takes a shot to the head. Hopkins lands a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Waddle misses with a short punch on the inside. Waddle misses with the head strike.
Waddle misses with the head strike.
Waddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins. Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Waddle is rocked! Hopkins tries to work over Waddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Waddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him? Hopkins lands with a light punch inside. Waddle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Waddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins. Waddle scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head. Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Waddle fails to land. Waddle seems to have recovered his senses. Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hopkins. A hook to the body from Hopkins.
Waddle looks winded! Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waddle backwards. Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Waddle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waddle misses with some punches.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside. Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Waddle misses with some punches.
Hopkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Waddle throws a head punch that misses. Waddle misses with some punches.
#T3# Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waddle. Waddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hopkins works on Waddle's body with a couple of short punches. Hopkins is working Waddle over against the cage. Hopkins lands a nice uppercut. Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Waddle's ribcage. Waddle let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins. Hopkins scores with a nice hook to the head. Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Waddle's ribcage. Waddle let out a lung full of air as it connected. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. 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! Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins. Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A shot in the inside from Hopkins. Hopkins creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Waddle with a big uppercut! Waddle tries to clinch up but Hopkins pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Waddle to the mat! Waddle covers up and Hopkins unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Travis Hopkins! A victorious Travis Hopkins 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1# Kha shoots in for a takedown but Waddle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Waddle moves into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kha is trying to push Waddle away but Waddle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waddle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Waddle scores with a nice short uppercut. Waddle lands a hook that snaps the head of Kha backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Waddle. Kha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Waddle has him pressed against the cage. Waddle scores with a shot to the side of Kha's head. #ROC2#Kha is rocked! Waddle lands a left hand.
Oh Kha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Waddle throws a big uppercut that drops Kha! More strikes from Waddle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kha lies dazed against the cage as Waddle celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garry Waddle! Garry Waddle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. Un Kha was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back!'. |
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