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Event:
WCMMA Final (& 3rd Place)
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1# Traynor lands a jab-cross combination. Traynor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peacock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Traynor misses with a body shot
and Peacock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Peacock slips a jab and a cross from Traynor.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch but Traynor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A telegraphed right hand from Traynor misses the target. Traynor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Peacock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traynor. Peacock now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A big right from Peacock misses. Peacock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Traynor throws a lazy right hand but Peacock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Traynor stalks Peacock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Peacock's face. Peacock staggers backwards, shaken. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Peacock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Peacock now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Peacock throws a shot from downtown. Traynor moves away and avoids it. Peacock moves out of range as Traynor strikes. Peacock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Traynor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traynor. Peacock does a little dance to reset his feet. A countering left hand to the body from Peacock misses.#T1# Traynor throws the left hand but Peacock avoids the punch easily. Traynor misses with a body punch
and Peacock counters with a right hand to the body. Traynor just misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a body shot.
#CL2# Peacock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peacock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peacock lands a right hand. Traynor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peacock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Traynor is trying to maintain a safe position but Peacock gets an underhook and turns Traynor into the cage. A hook to the body from Peacock.
Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Peacock misses with a body punch.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. Traynor trying to stall but Peacock improves his position.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. Peacock lands with a left to the head. Peacock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Peacock blocks a body shot from Traynor. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peacock. #BC# Traynor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Peacock tries to clinch up.#CL2# Peacock moves into range and clinches up with Traynor. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. #BC# Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peacock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traynor moves away. Traynor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jab by Peacock. Traynor looks to land a right hand but Peacock moved out of range. Traynor blocks a jab. Traynor sizes up Peacock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Traynor throws a hook to the side of Peacock's head but Peacock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice defenses there by Peacock. Sloppy strikes from Traynor. Those never looked like landing. Traynor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3# Traynor throws a series of punches but Peacock moves out of range. Peacock moves out of range of the strikes. Peacock moves in looking to clinch but Traynor pushes him off. Traynor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Traynor misses with a looping left. Peacock defending well as Traynor loads up on a big left hand. Traynor dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Traynor scores with a nice strike. Traynor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peacock under the eye.#CL2# Peacock instigates a clinch. #BC# Traynor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traynor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traynor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peacock was well out of range. Poor timing from Traynor. Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Traynor swats him away and circles back towards the center. Traynor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peacock moves away. Peacock swings for the body but Traynor moves out of range.
#T4# Traynor throws a right hand that misses
and Peacock counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Traynor misses with a combination
enabling Peacock to counter with a crisp jab. Traynor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Traynor lands a leg kick that knocks Peacock off balance momentarily. Traynor misses with a jab to the body
and Peacock counters with a nice uppercut. Traynor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peacock moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Peacock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traynor. Traynor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peacock's head. Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Traynor paws at him with a jab and circles away. Traynor thows a left - swing and a miss! Peacock avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Traynor misses with an uppercut. Peacock saw that one coming. Traynor moves out of range as Peacock strikes. A shot to the body from Traynor misses and Peacock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Peacock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peacock stuns Traynor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Traynor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Peacock tries to clinch but Traynor is having none of it. Traynor wants to land a leg kick but Peacock is out of range. Charles Traynor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Traynor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Traynor looks to land a left hand but Peacock moved out of range nicely. Traynor throws a good cross that connects.
Peacock moves out of range of the strikes. Traynor scores with a jab to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Peacock has Traynor up against the cage in a clinch.
Peacock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peacock has a couple of punches blocked by Traynor.
Peacock tries to work over Traynor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor blocks a body shot from Peacock. #T1# Traynor trying to control the position but instead, Peacock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Traynor into the cage.#BC# Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traynor lands with a nice body punch. Charles Traynor is winning the standup battle so far. Traynor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Traynor lands a slapping body shot.
Peacock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Traynor misses with a body punch
and Peacock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Traynor throws a body shot but no joy. Traynor misses with an uppercut. Traynor misses with a hook. Peacock tries to clinch but Traynor moves out of range. Traynor connects with a body shot that sends Peacock's belly button to the back. Traynor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Peacock doesn't manage to clinch there - Traynor circles away.
Peacock moves out of range of the strikes. Traynor throws a hook to the side of Peacock's head but Peacock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. 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!#CL2# Peacock pushes Traynor up against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peacock. Peacock lands with a short shot to the head. Traynor lands an uppercut. Traynor cracks Peacock with a nice body shot.#BC# Traynor manages to break the clinch.
Traynor scores with a hook to the body. Peacock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Traynor throws a hook but Peacock avoids it easily. Traynor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peacock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Traynor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Traynor throws a lazy uppercut
and Peacock counters with a lovely straight right hand! Traynor loads up on a big right hand but Peacock slips the punch. Traynor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Traynor. Traynor walks into a straight right hand from Peacock. Traynor throws a body shot but no joy. Peacock takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nice jab there from Peacock. Traynor throws a lazy right hand but Peacock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Peacock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Peacock throws a shot from downtown. Traynor moves away and avoids it. Traynor tries to counter by clinching up but Peacock breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2# Peacock gets in close and instigates a clinch. Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Peacock. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right handed body shot lands from Peacock.
Traynor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4# Traynor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peacock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traynor backwards. Nice body punch from Peacock. Peacock can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drew Peacock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Traynor controls his hands.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Peacock fails to land. Peacock can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Peacock scores with a shot to the side of Traynor's head. Peacock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Traynor misses with a punch on the inside.
Traynor prevents a body shot from Peacock. Traynor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peacock lands with a light punch inside. Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. #BC# Traynor breaks from the clinch.
Traynor throws a hook but Peacock blocks it. Good shot there by Traynor. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Traynor will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Traynor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Traynor throws a jab when Peacock was well out of range. Peacock defending well as Traynor loads up on a big left hand. Traynor throws a jab but it's blocked by Peacock. Traynor throws a body punch but Peacock moves out of range. Peacock tries to clinch but Traynor moves out of range. Traynor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A little jabbing left from Peacock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Peacock moves out of range of the strikes. Peacock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Traynor misses the target. Peacock is looking to clinch but Traynor is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peacock tries to clinch up but Traynor circles away and keeps his distance. Traynor misses with a hook. Peacock ducked under it nicely. Traynor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Traynor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peacock! But no joy. Traynor swings widly with a right hand
and Peacock counters with a straight right hand.#T1# A clash of legs there as Peacock blocks the low kick. Peacock now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Traynor walks into a jab.#CL2# Traynor tries to keep at a distance but Peacock has taken the fight into the clinch. Peacock lands on the inside with an uppercut. Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor tries a body shot but Peacock blocks it.
Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Traynor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Peacock moves into the clinch successfully.
Peacock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Traynor tries to break free but Peacock pushes him back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Traynor.
A short body shot lands from Peacock as the two fighters clinch.
Peacock pushes Traynor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Traynor can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Peacock fails to land. Peacock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Peacock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Traynor. Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peacock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Traynor has had enough of the clinch but Peacock keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Traynor breaks from the clinch.
Peacock looks to score with a jab to the body but Traynor is just out of range.#CL2# Peacock clinches with his opponent.
Peacock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Traynor breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Peacock - just one landing. Traynor slips a jab from Peacock.#CL2# Peacock takes the fight into the clinch. Peacock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peacock misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peacock's elbow. Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peacock. Peacock misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traynor misses with a looping left. Traynor throws a shot to the body.
Traynor lands a nice shot to the body.
Traynor throws a solid leg kick but Peacock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Traynor. Peacock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Traynor with a body shot. Traynor lands a jab to the nose. Peacock throws a poor cross that misses
and Traynor counters with a one-two to the body. The fighters circling - Peacock throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Traynor misses with a two punch combination.
Drew Peacock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Traynor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Traynor misses with a looping left.#CL2# Peacock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Peacock blocks a body shot from Traynor. Peacock misses with a body punch.
Peacock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peacock tries a body shot but Traynor blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peacock. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peacock misses with a body punch.
Peacock throws a punch but it's blocked by Traynor. Peacock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traynor backwards. #BC# Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charles Traynor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Traynor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2# Peacock closes the distance and pushes Traynor back into the cage. Traynor is trying to break the clinch but Peacock is controlling him. Traynor takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Drew Peacock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Traynor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Traynor! A relieved looking Charles Traynor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WCMMA Semi-Final
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1# Coco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peacock sees it coming and avoids it easily. Coco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Peacock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Peacock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Peacock throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Coco. A shot in the inside from Coco. Peacock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Coco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peacock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Coco controls his hands.
Peacock lands a body punch. Coco throws a head punch that misses. Coco tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage. Peacock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Peacock lands a body punch in the clinch. Coco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short left from Peacock. Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peacock misses with some punches.
Coco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coco working some nice short punches in the clinch. Coco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards. Coco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coco lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1# Peacock misses with the head strike.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coco swings wildly with an uppercut but Peacock uses good head movement to avoid it. Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Peacock controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Peacock pushes Coco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Coco.
Coco lands a left hand.
Coco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coco digs a right hand into Peacock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peacock's gas tank. Peacock tries a body shot but Coco blocks it.
Peacock throws a punch but it's blocked by Coco. Coco misses with a body punch.
Peacock throws a head punch that misses. Peacock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Peacock lands a body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Coco. Coco works on Peacock's body with a couple of short punches. Peacock misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Peacock tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Coco scores with a hook to the body.#T2# Coco prevents a body shot from Peacock. Coco lands a body punch. Peacock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Still in the clinch, Coco scores with a nice short uppercut. Peacock blocks an uppercut.
Coco misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coco. Coco digs a right hand underneath Peacock's ribcage. Peacock let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Coco. Coco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peacock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Peacock lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Peacock fails to land. Peacock working some nice short punches in the clinch. Coco misses with a punch to the body.
Peacock prevents a body shot from Coco. Coco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peacock lands with a right to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coco. A short right hand to the side of the head by Coco. Coco tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Peacock.#T3# Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Coco controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Peacock.
Coco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coco lands a hook that snaps the head of Peacock backwards. Coco gets through Peacock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards. Peacock can't find room to land a body shot as Coco controls the action.
Peacock blocks a body shot from Coco. A short right from Coco on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Peacock fails to land. Coco lands a shot to the body. Peacock works on Coco's body with a couple of short punches. Coco misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peacock. Peacock tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A right hook to the body lands for Coco.
Peacock throws a punch but it's blocked by Coco. A quick uppercut on the inside from Coco. 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! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Coco. Coco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peacock backwards. Coco throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock. #T4# Coco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peacock misses with the head strike.
Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Coco controls his hands.
Good body shot from Peacock.
Peacock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coco misses with a body punch.
Coco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peacock. Peacock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peacock. Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peacock's elbow. Coco lands with a light punch inside. Coco lands with a left to the head. Peacock tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Coco tries to work over Peacock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Coco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Coco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Peacock slows down the pace here.
Coco misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Coco - that landed with a thud.
Coco lands a body punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loco Coco 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# Peacock tries to clinch but Coco moves out of range. Coco throws a shot from downtown. Peacock moves away and avoids it. Peacock slips under a jab. Peacock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Peacock avoids the body shot from Coco.
#CL2# Peacock has closed the distance and engaged Coco in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coco. Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peacock's elbow. Coco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Peacock.
#BC# Coco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Peacock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peacock missing with a left hand there. Coco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Coco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Peacock 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peacock.
Peacock looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Peacock has closed the distance and engaged Coco in a clinch.
Peacock presses Coco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Coco misses with some punches.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Coco fails to land. Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peacock's elbow. Coco tries to work over Peacock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Peacock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Peacock fails to land. Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Peacock controls his hands.
Peacock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coco backwards. Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Coco avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coco lands a body punch in the clinch. Coco scores with a shot to the side of Peacock's head. Peacock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peacock pushes Coco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Coco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peacock's elbow. Peacock misses with a punch to the body.
Peacock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cocos head. Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peacock misses with a body punch.
Peacock is looking to control Coco's arms but Coco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peacock has his back to the cage. Peacock blocks a body shot from Coco. Peacock can't find room to land a body shot as Coco controls the action.
#BC# Coco breaks the clinch.
#T2# Coco misses with a hook. Peacock ducked under it nicely. Peacock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coco. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Peacock rushes Coco and presses him up against the cage. Coco lands a right hand. Loco Coco has scored more points in the clinch so far. Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Peacock controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Coco.
Coco tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Coco back against the cage. Peacock lands with a right to the head. Peacock lands with a right to the head. Coco gets through Peacock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Coco throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock. A head punch on the inside from Coco fails to land. Peacock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coco lands with a left to the head. Coco tries a body shot but Peacock blocks it.
A short right from Coco. Peacock scores with an uppercut up the middle. Coco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards. A short left from Peacock. Peacock is working Coco over against the cage.#T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Coco. Coco misses with the head strike.
Coco blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Peacock.
Coco lands an uppercut. Peacock throws a punch but it's blocked by Coco. Coco lands a shoulder strike. Coco blocks an uppercut.
Peacock lands with a light punch inside. Coco lands a nice shot to the body. Peacock lands a shot to the body. Coco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peacock. Peacock lands a body punch in the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Peacock.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Coco avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. Peacock tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Peacock prevents Coco from breaking the clinch. Coco lands a hook that snaps the head of Peacock backwards. Peacock misses with a body punch.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Coco blocks a body shot from Peacock. Coco blocks a body shot from Peacock. Coco can't find room to land a body shot as Peacock controls the action.
Peacock misses with a punch to the body.
Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peacock lands with a short shot to the head. Peacock lands with a short head shot on the inside. Coco misses with the head strike.
Coco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peacocks head. A short right from Peacock. Coco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peacock lands with a short head shot on the inside. Coco misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coco. A short left from Peacock. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coco lands a body punch in the clinch. Peacock working aggressively here.
Coco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards. A head punch on the inside from Peacock fails to land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drew Peacock will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Coco lands a really nice looking cross but Peacock seems unphased.
Peacock dodges the punch combination from Coco.
Peacock throws a shot from downtown. Coco moves away and avoids it. Coco misses with a body shot
letting Peacock counter with a right hand. Peacock takes a body punch but keeps moving. Coco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peacock has time to react. Coco lands a lovely overhand right. Coco swings and misses with a shot to the body and Peacock counters with a straight right hand. Peacock on the wrong end of a nice jab. Coco misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Coco misses the target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coco catches Peacock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Peacock on the wrong end of a nice hook. A big left from Coco misses. #T1# Coco misses the jab. Peacock is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Coco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Coco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peacock was well out of range. Poor timing from Coco. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peacock! But no joy. Peacock avoids the body shot from Coco.
Coco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peacock moves away from the strike by Coco. #CL2# Peacock closes the distance and clinches. Coco misses with a hook from the clinch. Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coco lands a right hand. Peacock lands a nice shot to the body. Peacock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coco backwards. Peacock digs a right hand underneath Coco's ribcage. Coco let out a lung full of air as it connected. Coco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Coco lands a shot to the body. Peacock misses with a hook from the clinch. Peacock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Peacock swings wildly with an uppercut but Coco uses good head movement to avoid it. Coco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peacock misses with a punch to the body.
Peacock lands a hook that snaps the head of Coco backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Coco. A short right from Peacock on the inside. Coco can't break the clinch.
Peacock blocks a body shot from Coco. #BC# Coco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peacock sees it coming and avoids it easily. Coco dodges the punch combination from Peacock.
Coco throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Coco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Peacock avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Coco misses with a shot to the body and Peacock counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Loco Coco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Peacock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Loco Coco is winning the standup battle so far. Coco scores with a hook. Peacock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A jab lands there for Coco.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Coco lands with a left to the head. Peacock lands with a light punch inside. Peacock prevents Coco from breaking the clinch. Coco misses with a body punch.
Coco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Peacock pushes Coco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Coco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Peacock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cocos head. Coco misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Coco fails to land. Peacock tries to work over Coco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Peacock lands an uppercut. Coco misses with a short punch on the inside. Coco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peacocks head. Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Coco controls his hands.
Coco misses with a short punch on the inside. A shot in the inside from Peacock. Coco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Coco controls his hands.
Coco throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock. Peacock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coco backwards. Peacock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Peacock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coco. Peacock misses with a punch to the body.
Peacock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Coco misses with a body punch.
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 Loco Coco. I think Coco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loco Coco! An out of breath Loco Coco 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:
WCMMA Quarter-Final B
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1# Leonardo throws the left hand but Peacock avoids the punch easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peacock! But no joy. Good shot there by Leonardo. Leonardo throws a shot to the body.
Peacock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Leonardo throws out a powerful jab. Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Leonardo connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonardo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2# Peacock clinches up against the cage. Leonardo tries to circle away but Peacock has him pinned against the cage. Peacock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Peacock scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Peacock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonardo wants to break free but Peacock has control.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonardo tries to break free but Peacock pushes him back against the cage. Peacock misses with a short punch on the inside. Leonardo lands a nice uppercut.#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peacock. Peacock tries to work over Leonardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Leonardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Peacock scores with a shoulder strike. Leonardo trying to control the position but instead, Peacock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leonardo into the cage. Peacock prevents Leonardo from breaking the clinch. Peacock prevents Leonardo from breaking the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Peacock lands a nice uppercut. Leonardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Leonardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonardo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peacock misses with a straight right. Leonardo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Leonardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peacock was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonardo. Peacock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mario Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Leonardo misses its intended target. #T2# Leonardo lunges at Peacock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peacock's hand. Leonardo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peacock back to the cage. Leonardo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Drew Peacock has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Peacock moves into the clinch. Peacock keeps control of Leonardo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Leonardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peacocks head. Peacock misses with a punch to the body.
Peacock is working Leonardo over against the cage. Peacock pushes Leonardo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Leonardo tries to break free but Peacock pushes him back against the cage. Leonardo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A nice right hand lands inside from Peacock. A short uppercut from Peacock. Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leonardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peacock backwards. Leonardo has had enough of the clinch but Peacock keeps him there for the moment. Peacock digs a right hand underneath Leonardo's ribcage. Leonardo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Peacock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Leonardo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Peacock can turn it around. Peacock tries to work over Leonardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good body shot from Peacock.
Peacock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Leonardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peacocks head. #T3# Leonardo has had enough of the clinch but Peacock keeps him there for the moment. Peacock prevents Leonardo from breaking the clinch. Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Leonardo avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. Leonardo tries to circle away but Peacock has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Leonardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonardo throws a hook to the side of Peacock's head but Peacock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Leonardo throws a hook but Peacock avoids it easily. Jab, jab by Leonardo - just one landing. Peacock throws a lazy right hand but Leonardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Leonardo connects with a jab. Peacock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Peacock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A quick step to the side and Leonardo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Peacock staying out of range there. Leonardo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Leonardo avoids the body shot from Peacock.
Leonardo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4# Leonardo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Peacock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonardo.
Peacock now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Peacock wants to clinch up but Leonardo keeps it at a distance. 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! Leonardo throws a right hand that misses
and Peacock counters with a lovely straight right hand! Leonardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peacock. Leonardo thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2# Leonardo gets tackled into the cage by Peacock. Peacock maintains the clinch. A shot in the inside from Peacock. Peacock blocks a body shot from Leonardo. Leonardo lands with a short shot to the head. Leonardo prevents a body shot from Peacock. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Peacock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Leonardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Leonardo throws a looping overhand right but Peacock ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Peacock clinches up with Leonardo and pushes him back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Leonardo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Drew Peacock's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Leonardo scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2# Peacock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Leonardo avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. Leonardo tries to break free but Peacock pushes him back against the cage. Leonardo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Peacock tries to work over Leonardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peacock. Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Leonardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Leonardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Good exchange - Peacock coming out on top.#CL2# Peacock gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peacock lands a body punch. Peacock can't find room to land a body shot as Leonardo controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leonardo. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Peacock 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. Leonardo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peacock. Peacock scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Peacock scores with a nice hook to the head. Drew Peacock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Peacock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Leonardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice defenses there by Peacock. Leonardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Leonardo scores with the left hand. Peacock knows he should have avoided that one. Peacock lands a really nice looking cross but Leonardo seems unphased.
Peacock scores with a hook. A lazy left from Leonardo finds it's target. Peacock connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Leonardo misses with a looping right. Peacock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Leonardo misses with a straight left. Leonardo misses with a right hand and Peacock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leonardo thinking. Leonardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peacock at a distance.
Leonardo looks to throw the jab but Peacock is out of range. #T2# Leonardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Peacock. Peacock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2# Peacock rushes Leonardo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Leonardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Peacock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonardo to score with a decent uppercut. Left hook, right uppercut from Leonardo. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peacock, as that shot connected.
Peacock defending well as Leonardo loads up on a big left hand. Nice straight punches there by Leonardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonardo. Leonardo scores with a nice strike. Leonardo tests Peacock's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Peacock is rocked! Leonardo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Peacock's jaw. Peacock's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Leonardo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Leonardo! A victorious Mario Leonardo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group A Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Peacock instigates a clinch. Bolkvadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peacock lands with a left to the head. Peacock misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock lands a nice uppercut. Bolkvadze lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Drew Peacock has been cut. Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Bolkvadze. Peacock misses with some punches.
Bolkvadze prevents a body shot from Peacock. Bolkvadze prevents a body shot from Peacock. Bolkvadze trying to land knees to the body.
Peacock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Peacock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peacock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolkvadze backwards. A short right from Peacock. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right hand to the body from Peacock.
Peacock gets through Bolkvadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Peacock throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolkvadze. Peacock tries to work over Bolkvadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Peacock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Peacock. Bolkvadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Peacock misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolkvadze or not. Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolkvadze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Peacock scores with a nice short uppercut. Peacock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolkvadze's elbow. Peacock misses with a punch to the body.
Bolkvadze crunches a lovely knee into Peacock's ribcage. Peacock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolkvadze's elbow. Peacock misses with a short punch on the inside. Peacock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bolkvadze misses with some punches.
Bolkvadze using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolkvadze using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bolkvadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peacocks head. #T2# Bolkvadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Peacock.
Peacock digs a right hand into Bolkvadze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolkvadze's gas tank. Bolkvadze lands a knee to the body.
Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peacock misses with a body punch.
Peacock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolkvadze's elbow. A short body shot lands from Peacock as the two fighters clinch.
Peacock misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock takes a shot to the head. Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolkvadze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolkvadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock. Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the head but Peacock blocks with his arms.
Bolkvadze lands a left hand.
Peacock lands a body punch. A short body shot lands from Peacock as the two fighters clinch.
#T3# Bolkvadze trying to land knees to the body.
Peacock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolkvadze backwards. Peacock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Peacock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Bolkvadze avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. Peacock scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bolkvadze misses with a hook from the clinch. Peacock misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Bolkvadze avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peacock presses Bolkvadze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bolkvadze looks winded! Peacock lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolkvadze backwards. Peacock managing to block the knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
Peacock lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Peacock lands with a light punch inside. #T4# Bolkvadze is looking to control Peacock's arms but Peacock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bolkvadze has his back to the cage. Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peacock avoids it. Nice body punch from Peacock. Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Bolkvadze avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. Peacock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peacock can't find room to land a body shot as Bolkvadze controls the action.
Peacock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bolkvadze working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Peacock digs a right hand into Bolkvadze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolkvadze's gas tank. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolkvadze. Bolkvadze prevents a body shot from Peacock. Peacock lands a hook to the side of the head. Peacock gets through Bolkvadze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bolkvadze blocks a body shot from Peacock. Bolkvadze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolkvadze controls his hands.
Peacock misses with a short punch on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Peacock dominated that round. The cut man is working on Drew Peacock's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Bolkvadze tries to close the distance and clinch but Peacock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bolkvadze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bolkvadze wants to clinch.#CL# Peacock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Peacock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolkvadzes head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bolkvadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Peacock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peacock lands a right hand. Peacock lands a nice uppercut. Bolkvadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peacock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bolkvadze can do to turn this around?#T1# Peacock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolkvadze scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Peacock. Peacock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolkvadze. Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peacock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Peacock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Peacock lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolkvadze backwards. Peacock scores with a shot to the side of Bolkvadze's head. Peacock pushes Bolkvadze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Peacock tries to work over Bolkvadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Peacock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolkvadze or not. A body shot lands from Peacock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Still in the clinch, Peacock scores with a nice short uppercut. Bolkvadze is breathing heavily. Peacock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Peacock lands a shot to the body. Peacock lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolkvadze backwards. Bolkvadze throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Peacock. A nice left hand lands by Peacock.
Bolkvadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee strike.
Bolkvadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock. Peacock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bolkvadze connects with a knee to the head.
Peacock misses with a body punch.
Peacock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolkvadze's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Peacock. Peacock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Peacock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drew Peacock has scored more points in the clinch so far. Peacock scores with a hook to the body. Peacock lands a nice uppercut.#T3# A shot in the inside from Peacock. Bolkvadze prevents a body shot from Peacock. Peacock scores with a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Peacock. Peacock tries to work over Bolkvadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolkvadze controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Peacock. A short left from Peacock. Bolkvadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peacock tries to work over Bolkvadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Bolkvadze on the inside. Bolkvadze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peacock blocks it with crossed arms. Peacock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolkvadze backwards. Peacock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Peacock misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Peacock. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Peacock lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4# Peacock scores with a shoulder strike. Peacock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolkvadze or not. Peacock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolkvadze or not. Peacock lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bolkvadze takes a shot to the head. Peacock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolkvadze misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Peacock. #ROC#Bolkvadze is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Buck Bolkvadze has been cut. Nice body punch from Peacock. Bolkvadze is still on wobbly legs! Can Peacock finish him? Peacock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Peacock pushes Bolkvadze against the cage. Peacock is working some dirty boxing. Peacock pushes off with a quick right hook! Bolkvadze goes down! Bolkvadze tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Peacock moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Peacock! During a confident post fight interview, Drew Peacock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group A Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Eriksson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Eriksson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peacock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# Eriksson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peacock is just riding it out for now. Eriksson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Peacock makes his way to full guard, as Eriksson worked for a kimura.
Peacock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eriksson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Eriksson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Eriksson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peacock is keeping the position for now. Eriksson wants to control from the top but Peacock keeps moving. #SUB# Eriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Eriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Peacock is retaining full guard. #T1# Peacock pulls Eriksson in close to prevent any damage. Eriksson looking to pass the guard. Eriksson pushing down on Peacock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Peacock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eriksson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eriksson's back! Peacock controlling the position well here. Eriksson rolled but Peacock kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Eriksson prevents Peacock from getting a body triangle.#T2# Eriksson turns into Peacock and is now in his guard.
Eriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peacock is keeping the position for now. Peacock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Eriksson pushing down on Peacock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Eriksson is trying to control. Peacock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Eriksson uses his free foot to push down on Peacock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Peacock. Peacock tries to lock up and control but Eriksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Eriksson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Eriksson fails to advance to Peacock's back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Eriksson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Peacock because Eriksson loaded up on that one. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peacock can do anything to dispel that myth. Eriksson is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB# Eriksson goes for an armbar but Peacock turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Peacock. #SUB# Eriksson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Eriksson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Peacock has his hands clasped together but Eriksson extends and breaks Peacock's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Eriksson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludvig Eriksson! Ludvig Eriksson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group A Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1# Peacock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gooding is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nice jab there from Gooding. Gooding keeps the fight on the outside. Gooding is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A looping hook to the body misses from Gooding. Peacock does a little dance to reset his feet. Peacock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gooding. Gooding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peacock.
Peacock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Peacock takes one to the chin there. Drew Peacock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Peacock throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Gooding counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Gooding drops an elbow to the side of Peacock's head. Gooding seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peacock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Peacock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gooding scores with a couple of nice shots. Gooding controlling the pace. Gooding thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peacock's head. Peacock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Gooding is trying to control the action in half guard but Peacock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1# Gooding is thwarting Peacock's attempts to control the position. Gooding trying to control from Peacock's half guard. Peacock has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Peacock keeping moving, preventing Gooding from controlling successfully. Peacock has momentary wrist control but Gooding slips an elbow through the middle. Gooding is looking to work some ground and pound but Peacock has wrist control.#SUB# Gooding avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gooding with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gooding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Peacock pulls Gooding in to control the position. Gooding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Gooding is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Gooding loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gooding looks to score with a jab to the body but Peacock is just out of range. Gooding ducks under a wild hook from Peacock. Peacock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Peacock misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Gooding counters with a takedown into side control. Peacock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Gooding misses with a head shot. Peacock uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3# Gooding trying to control the position from guard on top but Peacock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gooding controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Peacock is looking for a triangle but Gooding pushes his legs off easily.
Gooding must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Gooding sitting in guard here, content to control. Gooding postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Peacock is pulling down on Gooding's head. It's preventing any offense from Gooding, at least for the moment. Gooding stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peacock swivels though and keeps the full guard. Peacock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Peacock continues to stall. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gooding missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Gooding shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gooding was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cuba Gooding 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# Peacock throws a jab when Gooding was well out of range. The crowd cheers as Gooding lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peacock doesn't seem phased though. Gooding dips to his left and cracks Peacock with an uppercut! Peacock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gooding scores with a jab to the jaw. No luck for Gooding with that takedown attempt. Gooding fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Gooding scores with the left hand. Peacock knows he should have avoided that one. Peacock 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. Peacock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Drew Peacock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cuba Gooding. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Peacock misses. #CL# Peacock rushes Gooding and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Peacock can't find room to land a body shot as Gooding controls the action.
Gooding has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Peacock working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Gooding is looking to take this one to the mat. Peacock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gooding tries to break the clinch but Peacock is controlling the position. Peacock works on Gooding's body with a couple of short punches. A right handed body shot lands from Peacock.
Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gooding wants a takedown but no success here.
Peacock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peacock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gooding is breathing heavily. Gooding is trying to force a seperation but Peacock has the dominant position. Peacock tries to work over Gooding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peacock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Peacock.
A body shot lands from Peacock.
A hook to the body from Peacock.
Peacock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gooding. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A right hook to the body lands for Peacock.
#T2# Peacock lands with a left to the head. A hook to the body from Peacock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peacock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gooding backwards. Peacock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gooding backwards. Peacock digs a right hand underneath Gooding's ribcage. Gooding let out a lung full of air as it connected. A hook to the body from Peacock.
Peacock digs a right hand into Gooding's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gooding's gas tank. Peacock pushes Gooding back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Good body shot from Peacock.
Good body shot from Peacock.
Peacock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodings head. Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peacock presses Gooding against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Peacock lands a body shot. A short left from Peacock. Peacock lands an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Peacock.
A short right from Peacock. #T3# Gooding takes a shot to the head. Peacock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gooding or not. A short right hand to the side of the head by Peacock. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Peacock. Peacock lands a body shot. Peacock digs a right hand underneath Gooding's ribcage. Gooding let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gooding has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A short left from Peacock. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Peacock scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut. Gooding has a couple of punches blocked by Peacock.
Still in the clinch, Peacock scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peacock. A short body shot lands from Peacock as the two fighters clinch.
Peacock lands a body punch in the clinch. Peacock lands with a short head shot on the inside. A shot in the inside from Peacock. Peacock cracks Gooding with a nice body shot.#T4# A right hand to the body from Peacock.
Gooding misses with some punches.
Peacock lands a hook that snaps the head of Gooding backwards. Peacock pushes Gooding back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gooding has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peacock after a bit of a struggle. A right hook to the body lands for Peacock.
Peacock lands a shoulder strike. A right hook to the body lands for Peacock.
Peacock lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Peacock.
Peacock lands a body punch in the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Peacock.
Nice body punch from Peacock. Peacock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gooding backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Peacock scores with a hook to the body. Peacock is working Gooding over against the cage. Peacock lands on the inside with an uppercut. Peacock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Peacock lands a body punch in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Peacock dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Cuba Gooding'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Peacock scores with a jab. Gooding acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Peacock wants to clinch. Peacock tries to clinch up but Gooding circles away and keeps his distance. Peacock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Peacock works the jab nicely. Peacock takes one to the side of the head.
Gooding misses with a body shot.
It looked like Peacock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gooding. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gooding tests Peacock's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Peacock darts in and clinches Gooding up against the cage. Gooding takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gooding wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gooding drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1# Peacock presses Gooding against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Still in the clinch, Peacock scores with a nice short uppercut. Peacock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peacock. Peacock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gooding backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Peacock. Peacock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gooding. Peacock is working Gooding over against the cage. Peacock lands a right hand. Peacock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Peacock lands with a light punch inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Peacock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gooding backwards. Peacock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gooding backwards. Gooding looking for a takedown. Gooding takes a shot to the head. Peacock is working Gooding over against the cage.#T2# A short uppercut from Peacock. Peacock lands a hook that snaps the head of Gooding backwards. Peacock presses Gooding against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Peacock lands a shoulder strike. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Peacock digs a right hand into Gooding's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gooding's gas tank. Peacock lands with a light punch inside. Drew Peacock has scored more points in the clinch so far. Peacock lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Peacock. A nice left hand lands by Peacock.
Peacock digs a right hand underneath Gooding's ribcage. Gooding let out a lung full of air as it connected. Peacock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Peacock lands a body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Peacock lands an uppercut. Peacock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodings head. Peacock lands with a short shot to the head. Peacock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peacock lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# Peacock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Peacock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gooding backwards. Peacock lands a body shot. Peacock pushes Gooding back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Gooding controls his hands.
Peacock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Peacock lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Gooding is rocked! Peacock lands with a left to the head. Gooding is still on wobbly legs! Can Peacock finish him? Peacock lands a body punch. Gooding seems to have recovered his senses. Peacock pushes Gooding back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Peacock lands a body punch in the clinch. Peacock scores with an uppercut up the middle. Peacock lands a nice shot to the body. Peacock lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Peacock is working Gooding over against the cage. A right hand to the body from Peacock.
Peacock lands a shoulder strike. #T4# Gooding's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Peacock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Peacock lands with a short shot to the head. A body shot lands from Peacock.
Peacock is working Gooding over against the cage. A hook to the body from Peacock.
Peacock lands a body shot. Peacock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Peacock pushes Gooding back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Peacock lands with a short shot to the head. Peacock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Peacock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peacock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A hook to the body from Peacock.
A short right from Peacock. Peacock lands a shot to the body. Peacock lands a shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Peacock.
And that's the end of the fight! Drew Peacock showed his dominance in that final round. I think Peacock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:26 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:27 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Peacock! Drew Peacock thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WC Test
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Two throws a leg kick which misses Five's front leg but catches the back leg as Five tries to avoid it. Five scores with a leg kick.
Five pivots, looking for a leg kick but Two is out of range and Five settles back down. Two throws a quick inside leg kick. Two lands a nice leg kick that just misses Five's sensitive parts. Two throws a nice outside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Two is looking to score with low kicks. Five tries a quick counter leg kick but Two is wise to it. Two tries to land a leg kick but Five saw it coming and moves away.
Five appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1# Five throws a leg kick but Two sees it coming and moves out of range. Five scoring well with a low kick there.
Two looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Five blocks a leg kick. Five tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Five dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Two. That did some damage!#T2# Five blocks a low kick nicely. Two walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Five checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. That kick from Two tenderised Five's leg. Five is trying to keep his angry face on. Five will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A good leg kick by Two. Two throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Test Two showed his dominance in that final round. Well Two 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 10:9 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 10:9 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Two! |
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