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Event:
NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Iyer misses with a straight left.
Wagner scores with a hook.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Iyer shoots in and gets a takedown into Wagner's guard.
Wagner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Iyer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iyer's elbow.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Wagner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iyer looking to stall.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner tries to work over Iyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iyer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
Wagner presses Iyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Iyer prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iyer's elbow.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Iyer or not.
Iyer looks winded!
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Iyer controls the action.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
#T2#
Iyer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Iyer prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner tries to work over Iyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Iyer controls the action.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iyer's elbow. #BC2#
Iyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Iyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iyer fails to land the takedown.
Iyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Iyer shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick lands for Wagner.
Wagner leaves Iyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Nice defenses there by Iyer.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Iyer's head but Iyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.
Wagner appears to be looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Wagner.
Iyer moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Iyer slips the punch.
Iyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Iyer misses with a body shot
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner misses with a hook. Iyer ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Wagner.
Iyer dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Iyer's head and hops out.
Wagner misses with a wild combination.
Iyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Iyer on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Iyer blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iyer shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Iyer moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Iyer.
And Iyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Wagner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wagner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Iyer saw that one coming.#TD2#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Iyer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wagner bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wagner lands a head shot.
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.
Wagner cracks Iyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Iyer defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wagner.
Decent striking displayed by Wagner there.
Wagner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Iyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Iyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Iyer on the side of the head.
Iyer throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Iyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wagner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wagner throws a chopping leg kick but Iyer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Iyer down.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Iyer moves away and avoids it.
Iyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Wagner.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iyer can do to turn this around?
Wagner lands a really nice looking cross but Iyer seems unphased.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iyer throws a head kick that misses.
Iyer staying out of range there.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Wagner throws a jab when Iyer was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Iyer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Iyer back to the cage. Wagner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Iyer is out of range.
Iyer fails with the takedown.
Iyer is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Iyer looks for a takedown but Wagner sprawls well.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Iyer walks into a jab.
Iyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Iyer wants to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch position.
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wagner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Iyer on the side of the head. #ROC#Iyer is rocked!
Wagner closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Iyer out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Wagner!
Bruce Wagner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gordeau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordeau takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Wagner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gordeau connects with a high kick.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Gordeau misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Wagner as he connects with a hook.
Wagner blocks a leg kick.
Gordeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordeau.
Gordeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wagner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gordeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wagner with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordeau counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Gordeau.
#T1#
Gordeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner checks a leg kick.
Gordeau wants to slow Wagner down by chopping away at his legs.
Wagner with the inside leg kick.
Gordeau throws a solid leg kick but Wagner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gordeau.
Wagner checks the leg kick.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wagner cracks Gordeau with a good jab.
Wagner sizes up Gordeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gordeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Gordeau ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Gordeau moved out of range.
Gordeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Gordeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gordeau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gordeau ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.#T2#
Gordeau moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Gordeau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
Wagner walks into a straight right hand from Gordeau.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Gordeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordeau lands with a slapping head kick.
Wagner misses with a hook. Gordeau ducked under it nicely.
Wagner misses with a two punch combination.
Gordeau throws a sloppy head kick and Wagner moves out of range easily.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Gordeau slips the punch.
Gordeau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wagner on the side of the head.
A low kick from Wagner is predictable there
and Gordeau counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Gordeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Wagner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gordeau throws a low kick but Wagner moves out of range easily.
Wagner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Gordeau.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Gordeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordeau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gordeau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordeau counters with a nice leg kick.
Gordeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Gordeau misses the shot to the body.
Wagner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Gordeau.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Gordeau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wagner.#CUT#It looks like Gerald Gordeau has been cut.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Gordeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Gordeau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner throws out a powerful jab.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Gordeau slips the punch.
Gordeau throws a head kick that misses.
Wagner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordeau slips under a jab.
Wagner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Gordeau misses the target.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gordeau to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Gordeau is out of range.
Wagner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gordeau tries to bum rush Wagner with a series of wild strikes but Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wagner throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerald Gordeau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerald Gordeau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wagner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gordeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagner misses the jab.
Gerald Gordeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Gordeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner scores with a punch to the head.
Gordeau misses with a left hand
and Gordeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gordeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
Gordeau sizes up Wagner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gordeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordeau digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Gordeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordeau lands a head shot.
Gordeau blocks a jab.
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!
An inside leg kick from Gordeau misses.
Wagner misses with a straight right. #T1#
Wagner needs to keep his hands up - Gordeau had a free shot at his head there.
Gordeau throws a shot from downtown. Wagner moves away and avoids it.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Gordeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordeau is breathing heavily.
Wagner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gordeau is looking to score with low kicks.
Wagner cracks Gordeau with a good jab.
Wagner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gordeau misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wagner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gordeau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gordeau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordeau unleashes a big counter combination but Wagner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wagner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordeau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gordeau throws a head kick that misses.
Wagner is looking for a counter combo.
Gordeau throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gordeau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Wagner tries to land a leg kick but Gordeau saw it coming and moves away.
Wagner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gordeau's hands.
Wagner throws an off balance right hand
and Gordeau counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Wagner. Those never looked like landing.
Wagner fails to land with a series of punches.
Gordeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Gordeau throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gordeau checks a leg kick.
Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gordeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wagner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordeau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Wagner throws a chopping leg kick but Gordeau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gordeau counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gerald Gordeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner throws a hook but Gordeau avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Gordeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Gordeau bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Gordeau is out of range.
Gordeau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gordeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Gordeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordeau loads up on a big right hand but Wagner slips the punch.
That kick from Wagner tenderised Gordeau's leg. Gordeau is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gordeau. That's going to slow Wagner down. #T4#
Wagner with a nice calf kick.
Gordeau lands with a nice body kick.
Gordeau looks for the body kick but Wagner saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordeau.
Gordeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wagner sizes up Gordeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gordeau misses with a body shot.
Gordeau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wagner is out of range.
Wagner throws a hook but Gordeau avoids it easily.
Wagner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordeau looks to land a combination but Wagner avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gordeau. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gerald Gordeau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gerald Gordeau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wagner moves away from the strike by Gordeau.
Gordeau throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it.
Wagner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gordeau! But no joy.
Wagner takes one to the chin there.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner throws a jab when Gordeau was well out of range.
Gordeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Gordeau throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Gordeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordeau scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with a double jab
and Gordeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
A head kick from Gordeau lands but Wagner takes it in his stride.
Gordeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordeau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Gordeau misses with a body shot.
Wagner throws an off balance right hand
and Gordeau counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordeau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wagner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner wants to land a leg kick but Gordeau is out of range.
Wagner cracks Gordeau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gordeau misses with a double jab.
Wagner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gordeau raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
An inside leg kick from Wagner misses.
Gordeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Gordeau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gordeau tries a quick counter leg kick but Wagner is wise to it.
A punch combination from Gordeau misses.
Bruce Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wagner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gordeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner misses with a straight right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gordeau!
Wagner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Wagner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gordeau takes one to the chin there.
Wagner lands with an overhand left.
Wagner avoids a kick to the body.
Gordeau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Gordeau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordeau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Gordeau is out of range. #T3#
Wagner throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Gordeau.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gordeau counters with a nice body shot.
Wagner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gordeau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wagner lands with a straight right. Gordeau didn't see that one coming.
Gordeau throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wagner walks into a straight right hand from Gordeau.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Gordeau is rocked!
Good work by Gordeau as he checks the leg kick.
Gordeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Wagner finish him?
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Gordeau saw that one coming.
Gordeau moves away from the strike by Wagner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner tries to bum rush Gordeau with a series of wild strikes but Gordeau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wagner walks into a jab.
Gordeau throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Wagner lands an overhand right.#T4#
Wagner throws a combination that misses
and Gordeau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gordeau misses with a head kick.
Gordeau slips under a jab.
Gordeau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Gordeau.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gordeau.
Wagner misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Gordeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Gordeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordeau ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Gordeau delivers a nice body kick.
Gordeau slips under a jab.
Gordeau misses with the combination.
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gordeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gordeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Gordeau misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
The crowd cheers as Wagner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordeau doesn't seem phased though.
Wagner cracks Gordeau with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gordeau falls to his knees and Wagner doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Wagner!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Wagner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF 54: Traumen vs Field
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Wagner's head back.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Wagner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wagner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wagner, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner blocks the elbow strike.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Wagner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
Wagner connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Wagner tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wagner throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wagner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wagner momentarily.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Brown works Wagner's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Brown catches Wagner right on the button with a cross.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Brown throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Wagner counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
#T3#
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Brown.
Wagner avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown is working Wagner over against the cage.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow. #T4#
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Donk. Brown catches Wagner right on the button with a cross.
Brown slips a straight right by Wagner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wagner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagner off the cage and back into range.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner checks the leg kick.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Wagner throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Owen Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Owen Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A short left from Brown.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown is leaning against Wagner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown stalling the fight.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown avoiding damage.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown trying to stall but Wagner improves his position.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagners head.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagner or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown with a jab.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown scores with a jab.
Wagner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Wagner moved away.
Brown wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown jabs at Wagner's body.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wagner doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Wagner throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown slips a straight right by Wagner.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wagner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruce Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Wagner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
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!
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Brown avoided it.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown slips a straight right by Wagner.
A left lands for Wagner.
A punch lands to the side of Wagner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown slips under a jab from Wagner.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brown jabs at Wagner's body.
Wagner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner misses with the combination.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wagner misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
#T4#
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Wagner.
A low kick from Wagner misses #CL2#
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wagner up against the cage.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Brown.
Brown stalling.
Brown prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Owen Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Brown!
Owen Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Jansen blocks the leg kick.
Jansen with a hook.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Jansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wagner misses with a left hand #KD#
and Jansen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wagner! Jansen lets Wagner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Wagner is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner lands with an overhand left.
Jansen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Jansen is out of range.
Wagner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jansen connects with a body shot that sends Wagner's belly button to the back.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Jansen counters with a nice body shot.
Wagner looks winded!
Wagner takes one on the button.
Jansen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Wagner is out on his feet! Jansen sets himself and nearly takes Wagner's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marco Jansen !
A very excited looking Marco Jansen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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NYF 47: Simons vs Makoba II
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Dayton finds it's way through Wagner's defenses.
Wagner connects with a crisp jab.
Dayton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dayton slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Dayton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dayton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dayton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Dayton scores with a jab to the head.
Dayton lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dayton connects with the punch.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Dayton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a counter combo.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Dayton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wagner looks winded!
Dayton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Dayton's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton lands a lovely overhand right.#KD#
Dayton drops Wagner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wagner looks back up at him and smiles so Dayton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Wagner is rocked!
Dayton fakes the body blow, causing Wagner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Wagner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Dayton! |
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NYF Fight Night 14
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjamin shoots and misses
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Benjamin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wagner, pushing him back against the cage.
Benjamin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wagner avoids the damage to the body.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Benjamin is pushing Wagner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Benjamin to work.
Benjamin stalling in the clinch.
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Wagner. #T1#
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benjamin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.#BC2#
Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benjamin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
Wagner throws the left hand but Benjamin avoids the punch easily.
Wagner fails to land with a series of punches.
Bruce Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl out of it but Benjamin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wagner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wagner lunges at Benjamin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benjamin's hand.
Wagner cracks Benjamin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Wagner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Benjamin. Those never looked like landing.
Wagner needs to keep his hands up - Benjamin had a free shot at his head 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!
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Benjamin saw that one coming.
Benjamin staying out of range there.
Wagner throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Benjamin dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Benjamin's head and hops out.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Benjamin's head and hops out.
Benjamin dives in for a single leg takedown but Wagner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Benjamin slips the punch.
Benjamin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Wagner does no damage.
Benjamin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Benjamin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wagner defends it nicely.
Benjamin moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Benjamin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Benjamin.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benjamin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wagner throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Benjamin moves away and avoids it.
Benjamin looks for a takedown but Wagner sprawls well.
Benjamin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wagner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Benjamin prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Benjamin wants a takedown but no success here.
Benjamin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wagner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Benjamin jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Benjamin around his waist. Benjamin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benjamin is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Benjamin avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Wagner tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin works on Wagner's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Benjamin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Benjamin tries to work over Wagner's front leg with a kick but Wagner checks it. #CL2#
Wagner tries to keep at a distance but Benjamin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Wagner.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Benjamin controls the action.
Benjamin prevents a body shot from Wagner. #BC2#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin misses with a double jab.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benjamin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A bone on bone clash there as Benjamin blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Wagner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Wagner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benjamin just manages to avoid it.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
Benjamin slips a jab from Wagner.
Benjamin slips a jab and a cross from Wagner.
Benjamin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wagner pinned against the cage. Wagner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benjamin is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Wagner coming out on top.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Benjamin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benjamin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
Wagner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wagner throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.#T2#
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wagner as he jumps to the side.
Benjamin misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjamin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wagner moves out of range as Benjamin strikes.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Nickolas Benjamin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benjamin swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Benjamin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wagner pinned against the cage. Wagner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Benjamin goes for a double leg but Wagner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wagner continues to drive forward.
Benjamin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wagner.
Benjamin tries to clinch
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Wagner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wagner as he jumps to the side.
A good leg kick by Wagner.
Bruce Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benjamin can do to turn this around?
Wagner connects with an inside leg kick.
Benjamin wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Wagner throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.#T4#
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benjamin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benjamin wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Benjamin looks for a takedown but Wagner sprawls well.
Wagner misses with a hook. Benjamin ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner with a hook.
Benjamin moves out of range of the leg kick from Wagner.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benjamin there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wagner tries to work over Benjamin's front leg with a kick but Benjamin checks it.
Wagner scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Benjamin forces Wagner back against the cage and clinches.
Benjamin trying to land knees to the body.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Benjamin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wagner lands a body shot.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Benjamin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
A combination from Wagner does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benjamin's head backwards.
Wagner is looking to score with low kicks.
Benjamin tries to clinch up.
Wagner throws a solid leg kick but Benjamin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wagner.
Wagner leaves Benjamin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin.
Benjamin shoots for a takedown but Wagner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin.
Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wagner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Benjamin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wagner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benjamin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Wagner bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bruce Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A head kick misses from Benjamin.
Wagner throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin swings for the body but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner lands a nice shot that snaps Benjamin's head back.
Benjamin tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner motions for Benjamin to come forward. Wagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but Benjamin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin.
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benjamin moves out of range of the strikes.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner tries to work over Benjamin's front leg with a kick but Benjamin checks it.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a takedown but Wagner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benjamin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Benjamin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benjamin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benjamin has his takedown stuffed
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wagner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benjamin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wagner tries to land a leg kick but Benjamin saw it coming and moves away.
Wagner is looking to slow Benjamin down with leg kicks.
Benjamin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wagner's waist but Wagner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benjamin off to one side.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Benjamin is looking for the big counter here.
Benjamin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Benjamin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Wagner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benjamin in his tracks.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage.
Benjamin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagner avoids it really well and circles away.
Wagner throws a hook but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin throws a counter combo.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin.
Benjamin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benjamin tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Benjamin avoided it.
Nickolas Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner tries to work over Benjamin's front leg with a kick but Benjamin checks it.
Benjamin drops his hands momentarily and Wagner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wagner!
Bruce Wagner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Dean lands a right hook to the body.
Dean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Wagner throws an off balance right hand
and Dean counters with a right hand to the body.
Dean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dean digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner feints a counter leg kick.
Dean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
A good leg kick by Wagner.
A low kick lands for Dean.
Dean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wagner on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Dean lands a body shot.
Dean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagner at a distance.
Wagner looks winded!
Dean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wagners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Dean moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Dean cracks Wagner with an open hand slap.
Dean lands a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dean.
Dean connects with a body shot that sends Wagner's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for Dean.
Dean uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dean lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dean scores with a hook to the body. Wagner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Dean.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick from Dean.
Wagner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Dean.
Dean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wagner doesn't seem bothered though.
Dean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dean lands a body shot.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wagner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wagner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean connects with a jab.
Dean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean scores with a head kick. Wagner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dean lands a jab.#ROC#Wagner is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dean - that will leave a mark!
Dean connects with a body shot that sends Wagner's belly button to the back.
Dean connects with a jab.#T3#
Dean scores with a jab to the body.
Dean fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dean lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Dean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagner at a distance.
Dean lands with a nice body punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dean. Wagner shrugs it off though.
Dean lands a slapping body shot.
Dean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wagner at a distance.
Dean cracks a nice hook into Wagner's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean jabs at Wagner's body.
Dean lands a right hook to the body.
Dean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dean lands a nice hook to Wagner's body. Wagner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wagner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Dean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dean lands a body shot.
Wagner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dean.
Dean scores with a leg kick.
Dean jabs at Wagner's body.
Dean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dean lands a slapping body shot.
Dean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dean lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Dean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dean throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dean scores with a jab to the body.
Dean cracks Wagner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Dean dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wagner 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.
Dean throws a good cross that connects.
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dean counters with a body kick.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Dean.
Dean scores with a body shot.
Dean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dean scores with a body shot.
Dean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Dean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dean lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Jab from Dean.#KD#
Dean lands a big uppercut and Wagner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wagner looks OK. Dean waves Wagner back to his feet!
Wagner is still on wobbly legs! Can Dean finish him?
Wagner takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Dean drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wagner right on the button. Wagner goes down! Dean follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dean gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Dean!
Our winner, Randall Dean, 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:
NYF Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Wagner.
Menendez needs to keep his hands up - Wagner had a free shot at his head there.
Menendez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Menendez shoots in and drives through. Wagner sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Wagner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wagner.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menendez.
Menendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Wagner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck for Menendez with that takedown attempt.
Menendez tries to clinch up.
Menendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menendez somewhat.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Menendez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menendez on the side of the head.
Wagner with the inside leg kick.
Wagner scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Wagner.#T1#
Menendez has his takedown stuffed
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Menendez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like AJ Menendez has been cut.
Menendez looks winded!
That kick from Wagner tenderised Menendez's leg. Menendez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Menendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Wagner lands.
Menendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Wagner finish him?
Menendez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wagner throws an overhand right that drops Menendez like a sack of potatoes! Wagner dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Wagner!
An out of breath Bruce Wagner 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: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kha tries to move into range but Wagner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kha shoots in looking for a takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl out of it but Kha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wagner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wagner cracks Kha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kha has a takedown stuffed.
Kha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Un Kha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kha fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Kha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wagner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kha's head.
Kha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wagner misses with a hook. Kha ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wagner pinned against the cage. Wagner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch lands to the side of Kha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wagner.
Kha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagner avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Wagner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wagner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wagner lands with a hook. Kha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wagner as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Kha moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Wagner connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Wagner.
Kha shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kha gets slowly back to his feet.
Kha is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kha is defended easily by Wagner.
Wagner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
#T3#
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kha.
Kha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
Kha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wagner defends well and Kha ends up having to push Wagner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wagner lands with an uppercut that bounces Kha off the cage and back into range.
Wagner throws a right hand that Kha ducks under and follows up with a left that Kha also avoids with ease.
Kha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wagner throws a jab when Kha was well out of range.
Wagner scores with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
Kha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kha's hands.#T4##TD#
Kha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wagner sprawls well initially but Kha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wagner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wagner is trying to stand.
Wagner is staying active underneath Kha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wagner looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Wagner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wagner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wagner duly obliges.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Kha's head but Kha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner throws a shot from downtown. Kha moves away and avoids it.
Kha throws a big counter combination but Wagner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagner avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Wagner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wagner misses with a low kick as Kha jumps back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kha is defended easily by Wagner.
Kha misses with a low kick.
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Kha's front leg but catches the back leg as Kha tries to avoid it.
Wagner leaves Kha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wagner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha moves out of range of the strikes.
Kha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wagner defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Un Kha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Wagner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kha. That did some damage!
Wagner throws a good cross that connects.
Bruce Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kha is looking to land body kicks.
Kha backing away here, and Wagner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kha shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagner stuffs the takedown attempt from Kha. Kha gets slowly back to his feet.
Kha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Kha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wagner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Kha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Wagner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kha shoots and misses
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Wagner connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Kha shoots for a takedown but Wagner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Wagner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kha doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kha on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Wagner.
Bruce Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wagner lunges at Kha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kha's hand.
Wagner with a nice cross.
Wagner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Kha is rocked!
Kha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good leg kick by Wagner.
Oh Kha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kha gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Wagner gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kha is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Wagner!
After winning the bout, Bruce Wagner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Un Kha had this to say: 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 9
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Wagner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forsberg.
Wagner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. Wagner catches Forsberg right on the button with a cross.
Forsberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Forsberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Forsberg scores with a jab to the head.
Forsberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forsberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Forsberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Wagner's head.
Forsberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Forsberg counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forsberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wagner's head.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forsberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Forsberg slips a jab and a cross from Wagner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forsberg! But no joy.#T1#
Wagner throws a low kick, looking for Forsberg's leg but Forsberg calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Forsberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Forsberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wagner throws a right hand that Forsberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Forsberg also avoids with ease.
Forsberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Forsberg.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Forsberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Forsberg lands with a right hand.
Forsberg lands a head shot.
A low kick from Wagner misses
enabling Forsberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner misses with the combination.
Forsberg 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.
Wagner throws a leg kick
and Forsberg counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forsberg lands a body shot.
#T2#
Forsberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Forsberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forsberg! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Forsberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wagner doesn't seem phased though.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forsberg cracks Wagner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Forsberg throws a shot to the body.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Wagner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Forsberg feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wagner sprawling to the canvas! Wagner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Forsberg finish him?!
#ROC2#Wagner is rocked!
Forsberg catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Wagner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forsberg ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Forsberg steps in with a hook that catches Wagner right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Forsberg follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wagner looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Forsberg! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 5
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Forsberg.
Forsberg throws a counter combo.
Forsberg lands a right hook to the body.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Forsberg moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner misses with a hook. Forsberg ducked under it nicely.
Forsberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Forsberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forsberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Forsberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Forsberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Forsberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Forsberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wagner misses with a hook.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Forsberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forsberg scores with a hook.#T1#
Wagner dodges the punch combination from Forsberg.
Wagner tests Forsberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Forsberg thuds his right hand into Wagner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Forsberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wagner is looking to chop away at Forsberg's legs.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Forsberg's head but Forsberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forsberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forsberg with a jab.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Forsberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Forsberg ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Forsberg ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Forsberg counters with a left to the body.
Forsberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Forsberg coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Forsberg. Beautiful body shot.
Forsberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Forsberg counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Wagner is predictable there
enabling Forsberg to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Forsberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Forsberg is able to avoid easily.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Forsberg's shoulder, as Forsberg tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Forsberg counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Forsberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Forsberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wagner doesn't seem bothered though.
Forsberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Forsberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Wagner. Those never looked like landing.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Forsberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forsberg scores with a hook to the body. Wagner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Forsberg - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Forsberg. Beautiful body shot.
Wagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Forsberg lands a body shot.
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!
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Forsberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Forsberg counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Forsberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Forsberg.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Forsberg jabs at Wagner's body.
Forsberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Forsberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Forsberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wagner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forsberg lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Wagner is rocked!#KD2#
Forsberg cracks Wagner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wagner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Forsberg finish him?
Oh Wagner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forsberg connects with a combination that backs up Wagner into the cage. Forsberg lands a flurry of punches that gets past Wagner's guard. Wagner is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Forsberg bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Forsberg! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Iyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Iyer scores with a decent looking hook.
Iyer defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Iyer counters with a body kick that stops Wagner in his tracks momentarily.
Wagner scores with a nice strike.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Iyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Iyer wants to pass to mount but Wagner is defending the position.
Iyer is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagner's coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Wagner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Iyer trying to control the action but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Iyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Iyer trying to mount his opponent but Wagner defends it.
Wagner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iyer is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wagner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Iyer wants to take a breather but Wagner is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Iyer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Iyer wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Wagner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Iyer breaks the clinch.
Bruce Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iyer ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Wagner misses the jab.
Iyer tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iyer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner misses with the combination.
#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Iyer on that attempt.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Iyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Wagner sprawls well. He's pushed Iyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iyer.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wagner defends well and Iyer ends up having to push Wagner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Iyer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wagner's half guard.#ES#
Wagner has one foot on Iyer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wagner misses with a hook
and Iyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iyer throws a front kick that sends Wagner stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Iyer closes the distance and pushes Wagner back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iyer is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Iyer manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Wagner misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Iyer.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Iyer drives through with a takedown into Wagner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wagner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Iyer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Iyer gets control of Wagner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Iyer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Iyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
Wagner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Iyer's guard.
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 Bruce Wagner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Iyer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Iyer walks into a stiff left hand from Wagner.
Ranganathan Iyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wagner lands with a hook. Iyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Iyer shoots for a takedown but Wagner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iyer.
Wagner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner throws a hook but Iyer blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagner is fending him off so far but Iyer persists. Nope, Wagner circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.
Wagner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Iyer shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick.
As Iyer backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Wagner misses.
Iyer blocks a leg kick.
Iyer tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Iyer has Wagner up against the cage in a clinch.
Iyer blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Iyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Wagner gets an underhook and turns Iyer into the cage.#T2#
Wagner lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Iyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Iyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner throws a jab when Iyer was well out of range.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Iyer saw that one coming.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wagner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Iyer instigates a clinch.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
#BC2#
Iyer breaks from the clinch.
Iyer fails to land the takedown.
Wagner throws a series of punches but Iyer avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wagner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iyer moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
Iyer defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Wagner misses with a leg kick
and Iyer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Wagner as Iyer shoots in.
Wagner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Iyer has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Iyer jumps into guard, dragging Wagner to the mat.
#SUB2#
Iyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wagner wants to stand but Iyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Iyer trying to control the position.
#T4##SU#
Wagner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Iyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Wagner throws a jab when Iyer was well out of range.
Wagner sizes up Iyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Iyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Iyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iyer.
Iyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Iyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Wagner sprawls well. He's pushed Iyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Iyer avoided it.#CL2#
Iyer clinches with his opponent.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that second round.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Iyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iyer tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Iyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wagner cracks Iyer with a good jab.
Iyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been informed that Iyer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Iyer lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Iyer looking to score a takedown here. Wagner is defending well but Iyer drives through and ends up in Wagner's guard.
Wagner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.
Wagner throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Iyer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wagner won't be happy with that.
Wagner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iyer is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Iyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Iyer scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Iyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iyer blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Iyer is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bruce Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranganathan Iyer.#T2##BC2#
Iyer breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Iyer closes the distance and clinches.
Iyer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Iyer controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iyer.
Iyer prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Iyer lands a good knee to the midsection. Wagner won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Iyer breaks the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Wagner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Iyer drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Iyer off! Iyer jumps back into Wagner's guard.
Iyer looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Iyer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iyer.
Iyer darts in looking for a takedown but Wagner gets double underhooks and turns Iyer into the cage.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Iyer manages to avoid it.
Wagner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4##CL2#
Iyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Iyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iyer shoots for a takedown but Wagner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner scores with a jab. Iyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Iyer fails to land the takedown.
Wagner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner throws a hook but Iyer blocks it.
Iyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ranganathan Iyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Wagner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wagner!
Our winner, Bruce Wagner, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Grigoriyan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wagner is pushing Grigoriyan's head away, looking to escape. Grigoriyan manages to hold on to the position though.
Grigoriyan is looking to take a break and control but Wagner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Grigoriyan stalls from top position.#SU2#
Grigoriyan stands up and beckons Wagner to his feet.
Grigoriyan ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Grigoriyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grigoriyan fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner wants to slow Grigoriyan down by chopping away at his legs.
Wagner throws a front kick aimed at Grigoriyan's knee but Grigoriyan avoids it well.
Grigoriyan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wagner misses the jab.
Wagner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Wagner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wagner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigoriyan counters with a two punch combo.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner leaves Grigoriyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Wagner misses. #TD2#
Grigoriyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Wagner is trying to stand up here but Grigoriyan is controlling him well.
Grigoriyan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wagner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Grigoriyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
Grigoriyan tries to pass to full mount but Wagner defends it.
Grigoriyan slows the pace down in half guard. #ES#
Wagner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner swinging wildly here.
Wagner motions for Grigoriyan to come forward. Wagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Grigoriyan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wagner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grigoriyan wants to counter with a clinch but Wagner pushes him away.#T3#
Wagner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Grigoriyan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wagner has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grigoriyan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grigoriyan tries to pull guard but Wagner holds him up against the cage and eventually Grigoriyan drops back down to his feet.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shavkat Grigoriyan.
Wagner takes an elbow to the temple.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoriyan controls his hands.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Grigoriyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wagner.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wagner presses Grigoriyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wagner tries a body shot but Grigoriyan blocks it.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Grigoriyan controls the action.
#T4#
Grigoriyan blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigoriyan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigoriyan misses with a knee strike.
Grigoriyan is trying to maintain a safe position but Wagner gets an underhook and turns Grigoriyan into the cage.
Grigoriyan blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries to work over Grigoriyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoriyan controls his hands.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigoriyan looking to stall.
Grigoriyan prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grigoriyan.#CL2#
Grigoriyan instigates a clinch.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Grigoriyan controls the action.
Grigoriyan jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Grigoriyan around his waist. Grigoriyan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Grigoriyan avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoriyan controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigoriyan can do to turn this around?
Grigoriyan blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoriyan controls his hands.
Grigoriyan can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigoriyan's elbow. #T1#
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Grigoriyan manages to break the clinch.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grigoriyan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigoriyan throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Wagner throws a right hand that Grigoriyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Grigoriyan also avoids with ease.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigoriyan tries a quick counter leg kick but Wagner is wise to it.
Grigoriyan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shavkat Grigoriyan.
Grigoriyan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grigoriyan gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Grigoriyan checks a leg kick nicely.
Wagner sets himself, and Grigoriyan steps forward looking for the clinch! Wagner avoids it this time.#TD2#
Grigoriyan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wagner!
Wagner sneaks out the side door and pushes Grigoriyan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Grigoriyan with that takedown attempt.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Grigoriyan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wagner throws Grigoriyan to one side and escapes!
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Grigoriyan's front leg but catches the back leg as Grigoriyan tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Grigoriyan feints and as Wagner raises his hands in defense, Grigoriyan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wagner is looking to stand up but Grigoriyan isn't so interested in that idea.
Wagner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Wagner is looking to stand back up but Grigoriyan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wagner.
Wagner is trying to stand up here but Grigoriyan is controlling him well.
Grigoriyan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grigoriyan stops Wagner from getting back to his feet.
Bruce Wagner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grigoriyan in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wagner dodges the punch combination from Grigoriyan.
Wagner lands a really nice looking cross but Grigoriyan seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wagner.
Wagner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grigoriyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wagner's waist but Wagner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grigoriyan off to one side.
Wagner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shavkat Grigoriyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigoriyan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grigoriyan backs up against the cage.
Grigoriyan wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigoriyan tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Wagner connects with a nice looking jab.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Grigoriyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner lands a head shot.
Grigoriyan wants to clinch.
Grigoriyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoriyan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grigoriyan wants to counter with a clinch but Wagner pushes him away.
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Grigoriyan moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Grigoriyan slips the punch.
Wagner connects with the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Grigoriyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Grigoriyan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grigoriyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruce Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigoriyan blocks a low kick nicely.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Wagner misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Grigoriyan on that attempt.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Grigoriyan.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigoriyan.
Grigoriyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
Bruce Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Grigoriyan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wagner thuds his right hand into Grigoriyan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wagner lands a jab-cross combination.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
Wagner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grigoriyan has time to react.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Grigoriyan darts in looking for a takedown but Wagner gets double underhooks and turns Grigoriyan into the cage.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shavkat Grigoriyan.
Grigoriyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoriyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigoriyan circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Grigoriyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grigoriyan.
Grigoriyan misses with the combination.
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Grigoriyan.
Wagner tests Grigoriyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grigoriyan throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grigoriyan has a takedown stuffed.
Wagner scores with a nice right hand.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wagner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A bone on bone clash there as Grigoriyan blocks the leg kick.
Wagner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grigoriyan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wagner!
Bruce Wagner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Wagner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner thuds his right hand into Hart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wagner scores with a nice right hand.
Hart walks into a straight right hand from Wagner.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagner is fending him off so far but Hart persists. Nope, Wagner circles away and we're back to standing.
Hart fakes the leg kick and cracks Wagner in the body.
Wagner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hart tries to move into range but Wagner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Wagner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner stalks Hart and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hart's face. Hart staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Jordan Hart has been cut.
Hart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hart somewhat.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Hart.#T1#
Wagner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hart.
A jab from Hart misses.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wagner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hart momentarily.
Wagner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hart tries for a takedown but Wagner circles away easily
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart looks winded!
Wagner tries to bum rush Hart with a series of wild strikes but Hart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Wagner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wagner throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.#T2#
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown but Wagner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wagner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hart eats them both and turns towards Wagner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner lands with a straight right. Hart didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Hart on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wagner!
That kick from Wagner tenderised Hart's leg. Hart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bruce Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wagner throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Hart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wagner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hart back to the cage. Wagner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wagner jabs Hart right on the nose. Hart blinks but takes it well.
Wagner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hart takes one on the button.#T3#
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wagner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wagner throws a series of strikes that have Hart backpedaling.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wagner is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wagner can pounce on him.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.
Wagner scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wagner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hart let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hart moves forwards but Wagner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Wagner throws a series of strikes that have Hart backpedaling.
Hart ducks right into an uppercut from Wagner.
Wagner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hart shoots in but no luck this time.
Wagner feints a jab promting Hart to slip. Wagner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hart slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wagner connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Wagner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wagner lands a jab.
Wagner scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Hart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Wagner.
Hart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wagner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hart might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wagner has got the better of the exchanges.
Hart walks into a left hand.
Wagner throws an off balance right hand
and Hart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick lands for Wagner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hart's sensitive parts.
Hart tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Hart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wagner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hart.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wagner sprawls well. Wagner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Hart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a decent looking hook.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wagner.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Wagner, which made it look bad.
Wagner scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one. #T2#
Wagner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wagner lands an overhand right.
Hart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart fails to land with a series of punches.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wagner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hart eats them both and turns towards Wagner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordan Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wagner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wagner throws a good cross that connects.
Wagner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Hart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wagner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hart scrambles back to his feet.
Wagner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wagner to score with a decent uppercut.
Hart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wagner.
Hart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hart throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hart can do to turn this around?
Hart on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wagner lands a jab to the head.
Wagner thumps Hart with a low kick.
Wagner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
Wagner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wagner lands with an uppercut that bounces Hart off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wagner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner throws a one two combo.
Hart tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wagner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Hart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wagner lands a jab to the nose.
Wagner fails to land with a series of punches.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected.
Hart shoots and misses
and Wagner counters with a nice leg kick.
Hart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
Hart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart goes for a double leg but Wagner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wagner continues to drive forward.
Wagner throws a combination. Hart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Hart clinches up with Wagner and pushes him back against the cage.
Hart is trying to pull guard but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Hart.
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Hart controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Wagner as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagner works on Hart's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hart blocks a body shot from Wagner.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hart blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Hart controls the action.
Bruce Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2##BC2#
Hart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagner scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Wagner.
Wagner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wagner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hart on the side of the head.
Wagner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wagner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wagner.
Wagner dips to his left and cracks Hart with an uppercut!
Hart has his takedown stuffed
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Wagner. #T3#
Wagner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Wagner.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
Wagner scores with a jab to the head.
Hart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wagner.
Hart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
Wagner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hart under the eye.
Wagner is looking to slow Hart down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Wagner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hart doesn't seem phased though.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wagner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react.
Wagner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wagner wants it to stay on the feet.
Wagner with a hook.
Hart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wagner but Wagner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wagner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wagner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hart scrambles back to his feet.
Wagner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.
Hart tries for a takedown but Wagner circles away easily
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Wagner!
Our winner, Bruce Wagner, 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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