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Event:
UCF 93: Santoro v Chai
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Scherma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morterero counters with a stiff right hand.
Morterero misses with a low kick.
Scherma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morterero momentarily.
Morterero throws a series of punches but Scherma moves out of range.
Scherma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morterero.
Nice defenses there by Morterero.
Morterero throws a leg kick but Scherma checks it.
Scherma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scherma misses with a body punch
and Morterero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scherma lands a head shot.
Morterero throws a series of punches but Scherma moves out of range.
Morterero misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Morterero misses
and Scherma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morterero's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morterero throws a series of punches but Scherma avoids them all with ease.
Morterero looks to land a left hand but Scherma moved out of range nicely.
Morterero moves away from the strike by Scherma.
Morterero throws a big shot that misses.
Scherma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Scherma scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morterero. Scherma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scherma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morterero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morterero throws a hook but Scherma blocks it.
A good leg kick by Scherma.
Morterero throws an overhand right that lands on Scherma's shoulder, as Scherma tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Scherma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scherma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morterero counters with a nice uppercut.
Morterero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Will Scherma has been cut.
Scherma misses with a straight right.
Scherma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morterero misses the jab.
Morterero swinging wildly here.
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!
Scherma throws a push kick but Morterero slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Morterero misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morterero checks a leg kick. #T2#
Scherma lands a glancing blow to the side of Morterero's head.
Nice uppercut there from Scherma.
Scherma throws a good cross that connects.
Scherma throws a leg kick
and Morterero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scherma tries to move into range but Morterero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Scherma is rocked!
No joy there for Morterero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scherma counters with a body kick.
Scherma is still on wobbly legs! Can Morterero finish him?
Morterero is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Scherma hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emilio Morterero!
Our winner, Emilio Morterero, 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:
UCF 85: Abrazos v Buakaw
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Supko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Supko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Supko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scherma back to the cage. Supko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Will Scherma has been cut.
Supko misses with a series of wild punches.
Supko's coach down at Mighty MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Supko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scherma scores with a decent looking hook.
Supko throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supko misses with a series of wild punches.
Supko misses with a left hand
and Scherma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Supko tries to bum rush Scherma with a series of wild strikes but Scherma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scherma throwing a counter right hand but Supko manages to avoid it.
Scherma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Supko if he has to take too many more of those.
Scherma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Supko.
Supko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scherma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Supko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scherma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scherma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Scherma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scherma throws a jab when Supko was well out of range.
Scherma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Supko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some wild striking there from Supko.
Supko misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Supko. Those never looked like landing.
Supko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Scherma counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Scherma.
Scherma misses with a hook. Supko ducked under it nicely.
Supko is looking for the big counter here.
Supko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scherma.
Supko throws a series of punches but Scherma avoids them all with ease.
Scherma lands a head shot.
Supko misses with a wild combination.
Supko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scherma lands a head shot.#CL#
Scherma clinches up against the cage.
Supko wants to get back to striking at distance but Scherma won't allow it.
Scherma tries to work over Supko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Scherma has Supko pressed against the cage, preventing Supko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scherma misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Scherma fails to land.
Supko wants to get back to striking at distance but Scherma won't allow it.
Supko tries to circle away but Scherma has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Scherma.
Scherma misses with a punch to the body.
Supko blocking some punches.
Scherma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scherma lands a right hand.
Scherma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Supko or not.
Supko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scherma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scherma lands a nice uppercut.
Scherma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Supko is trying to push Scherma away but Scherma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Supko wants to get back to striking at distance but Scherma won't allow it.
#T3#
Supko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scherma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supko is trying to push Scherma away but Scherma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scherma misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Scherma.
A head punch on the inside from Scherma fails to land.
Supko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scherma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scherma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supko backwards.
Scherma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scherma has Supko pressed against the cage, preventing Supko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scherma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Supko backwards.
Scherma prevents Supko from breaking the clinch.
Scherma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Supko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Supko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Supko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Scherma.#T4#
Supko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scherma.
Supko throws a counter combo.
Supko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scherma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scherma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Supko if he has to take too many more of those.
Supko is working the combinations to good effect here.
Scherma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Supko misses with a jab, cross combination.
It appears Scherma was looking to counter with a kick there.
Supko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scherma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scherma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Supko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scherma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Supko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scherma misses the jab.
Scherma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Supko looks to land a left hand but Scherma moved out of range nicely.
Supko throws a poor cross that misses
and Scherma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supko lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Supko throws an overhand right that lands on Scherma's shoulder, as Scherma tries to avoid the shot.
Supko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scherma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Supko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scherma.
Supko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scherma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scherma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Scherma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Supko scores with a four punch combination!
Ksawery Supko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Supko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supko loads up on a big right hand but Scherma slips the punch.
Scherma thinks about countering with a body kick.
Supko misses with the combination.
Scherma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Supko throws a looping overhand right but Scherma ducks down to avoid it.
Scherma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scherma scores with a push kick.
Scherma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scherma throws a lazy right hand but Supko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Supko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scherma is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scherma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supko throws a series of punches but Scherma moves out of range.
Scherma lands a front kick.
Supko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scherma counters with a low kick, right behind Supko 's knee.
It looks like Scherma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Scherma throws a jab when Supko was well out of range.
Scherma moves away from the strike by Supko.
Supko is breathing heavily.
Supko misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scherma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Supko throws a looping overhand right but Scherma ducks down to avoid it.
Supko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Supko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Scherma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Supko 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.
Scherma thumps Supko with a low kick.
Supko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scherma circles away quickly and effectively.
Supko throws a right and a left that Scherma avoids nicely.
Supko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Scherma moves into the clinch.
Supko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scherma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scherma pushes Supko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scherma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scherma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supko backwards.
Scherma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Scherma on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scherma tries a body shot but Supko blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Scherma.
Supko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Supko is trying to push Scherma away but Scherma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Supko blocking some punches.
Supko takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Supko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scherma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Supko looks to land a left hand but Scherma moved out of range nicely.
Supko tries to bum rush Scherma with a series of wild strikes but Scherma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scherma is looking to counter punch.
Supko moves forwards but Scherma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Supko misses with a series of wild punches.
Scherma slips a jab and a cross from Supko.
A combination from Supko does no damage.
Scherma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Supko misses with the combination.
Scherma misses with a looping left.#T3#
Scherma cracks Supko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scherma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Supko under the eye.
Supko throws a lazy right hand but Scherma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Supko tries to keep at a distance but Scherma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Supko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scherma pushes Supko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scherma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scherma has him pressed against the cage.
Supko tries to break free but Scherma pushes him back against the cage.
Scherma throws a head punch that misses.
Supko has had enough of the clinch but Scherma keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Supko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Supko tries to keep at a distance but Scherma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scherma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supko can do to turn this around?
Scherma prevents Supko from breaking the clinch.
Supko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Supko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Supko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Supko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Supko misses with a left hand
and Scherma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ksawery Supko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Scherma.
Supko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scherma.
Scherma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ksawery Supko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scherma scores with a kick to the body.
Supko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Supko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Supko misses with a combination
and Scherma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scherma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scherma scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Supko is rocked!
Supko misses with a two punch combination.
Supko is still on wobbly legs! Can Scherma finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Supko moves away from the strike by Scherma.
Supko seems to have recovered his senses.
Supko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Supko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scherma avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scherma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Scherma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Scherma closes the distance and pushes Supko back into the cage.
Supko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scherma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Supko's elbow.
Scherma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scherma.
Scherma misses with some punches.
Scherma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Supko tries to break the clinch but Scherma is controlling the position.
Scherma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Supko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scherma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Supko.
Scherma struggles to land a body shot inside as Supko controls his hands.
Scherma can't find room to land a body shot as Supko controls the action.
Scherma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scherma has a couple of punches blocked by Supko.
#T1##BC2#
Supko breaks the clinch.
Supko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scherma counters with a straight right hand.
Scherma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scherma cracks Supko with a good jab.
Supko looks to land a combination but Scherma avoids it well.
Supko blocks a jab.
Supko misses with a few strikes there.
Supko throws a series of punches but Scherma avoids them all with ease.
Supko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Scherma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supko is trying to break the clinch but Scherma has him pressed against the cage.
Supko is trying to push Scherma away but Scherma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Supko is trying to break the clinch but Scherma has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scherma.
Scherma swings wildly with an uppercut but Supko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supko tries to break free but Scherma pushes him back against the cage.
Scherma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2##BC2#
Supko breaks from the clinch.
Supko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scherma.
Supko throws a series of punches but Scherma avoids them all with ease.
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!
Supko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supko lands with a nice combination. Scherma backs away looking to recover.
Supko ducks under a wild hook from Scherma.
Scherma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supko.
Scherma blocks a jab.
Scherma cracks Supko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Supko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scherma - the referee stops the clock and Supko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scherma. Supko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Supko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Supko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scherma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scherma.
Scherma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scherma throws a jab but it's blocked by Supko.
Scherma slips a jab from Supko.
Scherma scores with a nice strike.
Will Scherma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Scherma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scherma cracks Supko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Supko misses with a lunging right hand
and Scherma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scherma connects with a nice looking jab.
Supko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scherma quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Supko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scherma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Supko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Supko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Supko misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Scherma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Scherma does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Scherma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scherma dodges the punch combination from Supko.
Supko swinging wildly here.
Scherma is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Supko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Scherma there.
Supko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Supko misses with a double jab.
Scherma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scherma with a nice calf kick.
Supko misses the jab.
Scherma thinks about countering with a body kick.
Supko avoids the body shot from Scherma.
Good exchange - Scherma coming out on top.
Scherma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scherma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Supko's head.
Ksawery Supko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supko misses with a combination
and Scherma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Supko misses with a series of wild punches.
Scherma lands a head kick. Supko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Scherma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scherma 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Scherma!
A very excited looking Will Scherma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TOF 161
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Scherma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Will Scherma has been cut.
Pennington walks into a jab.
Pennington misses with a shot to the body
and Scherma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scherma stuns Pennington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Scherma finds it's way through Pennington's defenses.
A good leg kick by Scherma.
Scherma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pennington counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Scherma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pennington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Pennington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scherma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scherma lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scherma throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennington.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scherma.
Pennington has a couple of punches blocked by Scherma.
Nice body punch from Scherma - that landed with a thud.
Pennington stalling against the cage.
Scherma misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Pennington manages to break the clinch.
Scherma moves out of range of the body kick from Pennington.
Nice shot by Scherma.#CL#
Pennington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pennington can't find room to land a body shot as Scherma controls the action.
Scherma just leaning against Pennington, taking a breather.
Pennington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scherma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scherma tries to work over Pennington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scherma can't find room to land a body shot as Pennington controls the action.
Scherma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pennington takes a shot to the head.
Pennington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Scherma breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Scherma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pennington, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
Pennington throws a hook but Scherma blocks it.#T2#
Scherma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pennington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Scherma.
Scherma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pennington counters with a stiff right hand.
Scherma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scherma scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scherma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scherma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pennington misses the shot to the body.
Scherma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scherma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pennington.
Will Scherma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Scherma.
Scherma avoids the body shot from Pennington.
Scherma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pennington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scherma.
Scherma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Pennington checks a leg kick.
Scherma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scherma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pennington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pennington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pennington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pennington throws a big shot that misses.
Pennington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scherma tries to clinch but Pennington is having none of it.
Pennington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scherma throws a sloppy head kick and Pennington moves out of range easily.
Scherma doesn't manage to clinch there - Pennington circles away.
Pennington throws the left hand but Scherma avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Pennington misses.
Scherma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Scherma feints and then cracks Pennington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pennington down. #T4#
Pennington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pennington misses with a straight left.
Scherma lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennington moves out of range of the leg kick from Scherma.
Scherma throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scherma.
Scherma scores with a hook to the body. Pennington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scherma with the inside leg kick.
Pennington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scherma finds it's way round the side to connect with Pennington's head.
Scherma scores with a nice body kick.
Scherma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pennington.
Pennington works over Scherma's head and body with a nice combination.
Scherma just misses with a punch to the body.
Scherma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pennington.#T5#
Pennington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scherma.
Pennington slips a jab and a cross from Scherma.
Pennington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Pennington blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick from Scherma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pennington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scherma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scherma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pennington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scherma motions for Pennington to come forward. Scherma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scherma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scherma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pennington.#ROC#Scherma is rocked!
Pennington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scherma is still on wobbly legs! Can Pennington finish him?
Scherma looks winded!
Pennington lands a brutal uppercut that launches Scherma off his feet! Scherma tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floyd Pennington!
Floyd Pennington decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TOF 147
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Scherma throws a wild body kick that Boris sees coming a mile off.
Boris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scherma as he jumps to the side.
Scherma ducks under a wild hook from Boris.
Scherma misses with a wild body shot.
Boris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scherma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scherma looks to throw a body kick
and Boris counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Will Scherma has been cut.#TD#
Scherma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boris throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boris wants to control from the top but Scherma keeps moving.
Boris stopping the sweep attempt from Scherma.#T1#
Scherma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scherma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boris pushing down on Scherma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Boris seems to be working for a kimura but Scherma defends the submission attempt.
Boris uses his free foot to push down on Scherma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Scherma. #T2#
Boris trying to control but Scherma is having none of it.
Boris lands a big elbow.
Scherma is working to get back to half guard.
Scherma tries to hold on but Boris pushes him away.
Boris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scherma is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Boris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boris wants to control the pace but Scherma is squirming around nicely.
Boris controlling from mount.
Boris prevents Scherma from getting the reversal.
Boris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Scherma is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been hearing that Boris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Scherma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scherma is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Scherma keeps trying to improve his position.
Boris with a couple of short strikes.
Boris controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Boris is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Scherma has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boris controlling from the full mount.
Scherma is working to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Boris looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boris content just to control the position here.
Boris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scherma looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Boris tightening his grip on Scherma, looking for the choke.
Boris trying to control momentarily.
#T6##SUB#
Boris looking for the RNC.
Boris is punishing Scherma with some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Boris looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Boris looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Scherma tries to break free.
#T7#
Scherma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boris's guard. Nice work there by Scherma.
Boris keeping full guard, as Scherma tries to pass.
Boris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boris keeping moving, preventing Scherma from controlling successfully.
Boris looking for a sweep. Not yet Boris, not yet.
Scherma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Boris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scherma is aware though and is defending well.#T8##SUB#
Boris working for a triangle but Scherma defends it easily.
Scherma sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Scherma has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Boris to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Scherma is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Boris pulls down on the head and he's put Scherma to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Boris!
In his post fight interview, John Boris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TOF 139
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Munday shoots in but no luck this time.
Munday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scherma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munday misses with a takedown attempt - Scherma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scherma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scherma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scherma wants it to stay on the feet.
Scherma works Munday's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Munday blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Scherma.
Munday looks for a takedown but Scherma sprawls well.
Scherma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Munday's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Scherma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Munday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scherma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Munday is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scherma misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Munday can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munday.
Munday prevents a body shot from Scherma.
Munday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Munday goes for a takedown attempt but Scherma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Munday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scherma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munday's sensitive parts.
Scherma thuds his right hand into Munday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scherma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Scherma.
A clash of legs there as Munday blocks the low kick.
A head kick from Scherma lands but Munday takes it in his stride.
Scherma lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Scherma.
Scherma has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Munday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scherma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Munday is breathing heavily.#T2#
Scherma is trying to control Munday's posture but Munday avoids it.
Scherma is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Munday looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Munday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Munday is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scherma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scherma can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Scherma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scherma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Munday is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scherma is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scherma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scherma wants to stand up but Munday has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
Munday is refusing to be controlled, as Scherma sits in half guard.
Scherma controlling the pace.
Scherma wants to control but Munday is keeping him busy.
Scherma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Scherma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Scherma trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scherma throws a body kick that misses.
Munday avoids the head kick by Scherma.
Munday walks into a straight right hand from Scherma.
Scherma throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Munday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Munday is pushing down on Scherma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scherma is fighting to maintain full guard but Munday has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Munday wants to work for an arm triangle but Scherma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scherma wants to improve his position but Munday is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Scherma wants to get back to his feet.
Munday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Munday wants to work for an arm triangle but Scherma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scherma wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scherma is trying to control but can't.
Munday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scherma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Scherma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scherma trying to hold on to Munday's head to control him but Munday postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Munday seems to be working for a kimura but Scherma defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Munday is trying to work for a kimura but Scherma is defending well.
#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scherma is doing well to control the position and prevent Munday from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scherma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Scherma.
Scherma stuffs the takedown attempt from Munday. Munday gets slowly back to his feet.
Munday goes for a double leg but Scherma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scherma continues to drive forward.
Scherma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Scherma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scherma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Munday is working for takedown but Scherma is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Scherma breaks from the clinch.
Scherma misses the shot to the body. #T9##CL2#
Scherma has closed the distance and engaged Munday in a clinch.
Scherma can't find room to land a body shot as Munday controls the action.
Munday looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scherma.
Scherma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munday or not.
Munday is working for takedown but Scherma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scherma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Scherma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scherma lands with a short shot to the head.
Scherma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scherma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scherma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munday wants to take the fight to the mat but Scherma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scherma cracks Munday with a nice body shot.
Scherma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scherma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Scherma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Will Scherma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munday shoots in but Scherma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scherma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munday. That did some damage!
Munday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scherma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Munday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scherma sprawls well. Scherma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munday gets slowly back to his feet.
Munday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scherma can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherma tries to score with a low kick but Munday moves his leg out of the way.
Scherma misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Scherma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Scherma clinches. #T1#
Scherma lands with a short shot to the head.
Munday is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scherma is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Scherma breaks from the clinch.
Munday has a takedown stuffed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Munday crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scherma - the referee stops the clock and Munday gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scherma. Munday manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scherma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Scherma slaps away a takedown attempt from Munday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scherma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munday shoots in looking for a takedown. Scherma tries to sprawl out of it but Munday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scherma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Munday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Scherma works Munday's body with a nice hook.
Munday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scherma throws a wild body kick that Munday sees coming a mile off.
Scherma scores with a kick to the body.
Munday will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Munday on the wrong end of a kick 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!
Scherma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab lands there for Scherma.
Scherma connects with a solid leg kick.
Munday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scherma.
Scherma tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Munday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scherma is controlling Munday's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Scherma trying to hold on to Munday's head to control him but Munday postures up.
#T3#
Munday is trying to control the action in half guard but Scherma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scherma is trying to stand back up but Munday is controlling him
Scherma tries to get to full guard but Munday has control of the leg. #SUB#
Scherma is defending against the submission attempts here by Munday.
Munday is keen to just control but Scherma is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Scherma tries to get to full guard but Munday has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Munday wants to free his trapped foot but Scherma is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scherma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scherma misses with a low kick.
Scherma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Munday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scherma was covering up waiting for the punch and Munday finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scherma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Munday trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
Scherma looking for a sweep. Not yet Scherma, not yet. #T5#
Scherma keeping moving, preventing Munday from controlling successfully.
Scherma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munday won't allow Scherma to sweep him here.
Mickey Munday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scherma controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scherma.
A low kick lands for Scherma.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munday.#CL2#
Scherma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Will Scherma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T6##BC2#
Scherma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Munday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scherma tries to avoid it but Munday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scherma to the ground. Scherma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Munday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Munday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Munday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scherma defends well and Munday ends up having to push Scherma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Scherma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scherma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick from Scherma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scherma scores with a nice strike.
Munday shoots in for a double leg but Scherma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scherma with a hook.#T7#
Scherma takes a swing at Munday's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Scherma.
Munday fails with a takedown attempt.
Scherma lands with a right hand.
Munday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Scherma.
Scherma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Munday gets tackled into the cage by Scherma. Scherma maintains the clinch. #T8#
Scherma digs a right hand underneath Munday's ribcage. Munday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scherma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munday is trying to drag Scherma to the mat but Scherma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scherma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scherma lands a hook that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Scherma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munday prevents a body shot from Scherma.
Scherma leaning against his opponent.
Munday drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scherma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mundays head. #BC2#
Scherma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T9#
Munday shoots in for a takedown but Scherma shows good takedown defense.
Munday shoots in looking for a takedown. Scherma tries to sprawl out of it but Munday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scherma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Scherma moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Scherma breaks from the clinch.
Munday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Scherma coming out on top.
Scherma lands a nice looking body kick.
Scherma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munday.#CL2#
Scherma pushes Munday up against the cage in a clinch.
Scherma working aggressively here.
Scherma lands a hook that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scherma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Munday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scherma but Scherma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Munday darts in looking for a takedown but Scherma gets double underhooks and turns Munday into the cage.
Scherma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scherma misses with a punch on the inside.
Scherma is struggling to control the position.
Munday goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scherma prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scherma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Scherma breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scherma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scherma as he avoids it easily.
Scherma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scherma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Munday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scherma circles away.
Scherma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munday's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Munday or perhaps it was just good defense by Scherma, which made it look bad.
Scherma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munday's head.
Scherma lands an overhand right.
Scherma scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Munday is rocked!
Scherma connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Munday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Will Scherma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scherma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munday.
Scherma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munday.
Munday gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scherma.
Munday steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Scherma. That one must have hurt.
Scherma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munday on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle, before Scherma throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Munday's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Scherma lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Will Scherma!
After the fight, Will Scherma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TOF 124
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Scherma throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Scherma.
Scherma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Scherma swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scherma, pushing him back against the cage.
Scherma looking to slow down the pace here.
Scherma can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Scherma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scherma to keep the fight standing.
Scherma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scherma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Scherma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherma scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scherma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scherma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Scherma holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usada Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Scherma has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Scherma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scherma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scherma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Scherma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Scherma - that landed with a thud.
Scherma lands a right hand.
Scherma misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Scherma trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scherma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scherma stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Scherma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scherma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson looking to control.
#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scherma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Scherma is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scherma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Scherma from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Scherma keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Scherma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scherma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Scherma. #TD#
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scherma tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Scherma being controlled for a moment.
Scherma is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Scherma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Scherma wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is keen to just control but Scherma is a slippery customer.
Scherma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scherma keeps working.
Scherma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Scherma is not content to let Johnson control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scherma.
#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scherma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Both fighters circling a little - Scherma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Scherma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scherma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Scherma circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Scherma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Scherma had a free shot at his head there.
Scherma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scherma.
Scherma throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scherma.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scherma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T7#
Scherma swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Scherma misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Scherma circles away and keeps his distance.
Scherma swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Scherma circles away.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scherma keeps the fight on the outside.
Will Scherma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scherma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scherma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scherma misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scherma thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it #TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T8#
Scherma working a defensive guard here.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scherma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Scherma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scherma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scherma is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scherma is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scherma dominated that round.
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#
Scherma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Scherma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scherma throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scherma's guard.
Scherma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scherma has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scherma's guard. #T1#
Scherma desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scherma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Scherma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Scherma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scherma defends it easily.
Scherma trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scherma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scherma content to stall in guard here.
Scherma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Scherma.
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scherma wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scherma.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scherma.
Scherma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Scherma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Scherma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scherma wants to hit a sweep here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Scherma there! #T5#
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Scherma is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Johnson has hold of Scherma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Scherma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Scherma is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scherma tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Scherma defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Johnson prevents Scherma from getting the reversal.
Usada Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T7#
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scherma is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson controlling the pace for now. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson prevents Scherma from getting the reversal.
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is having none of it.
Scherma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Scherma is defending the position.
Scherma is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
#T9#
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scherma is looking to escape.
Scherma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Scherma trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scherma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usada Johnson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Scherma lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Scherma throws a leg kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scherma sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson prevents Scherma from improving his position.
Scherma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scherma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherma looking to control.
Johnson won't allow Scherma to sweep him here. #T1#
Johnson trying to control but Scherma is working from the bottom.
Scherma working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Scherma keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Scherma circles away.
Good leg kick by Scherma.
Scherma looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Scherma throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scherma.
Scherma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Scherma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Scherma flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Scherma tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy body kick from Scherma #TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scherma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scherma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Scherma wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scherma's guard.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scherma for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scherma misses with a body shot.
Scherma misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Scherma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scherma can't do much from the bottom here.
Scherma is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Scherma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Scherma wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is pressing down on Scherma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Scherma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scherma works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T6#
Scherma controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Scherma trying to control the position here.
Scherma keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scherma is keeping the position for now.
Scherma controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T7##SUB#
Johnson 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.
Scherma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson won't allow Scherma to sweep him here.
Scherma looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scherma throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Scherma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scherma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scherma tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Scherma back against the cage. #TD#
Johnson jumps guard.
Scherma trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scherma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Scherma is controlling well.
Johnson wants to sweep but Scherma has passed to side control!
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Scherma keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Scherma is controlling well.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking to control Scherma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Scherma.
I think Scherma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Usada Johnson!
After winning the bout, Usada Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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