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Event:
XFC 35: A Bomb vs Randy Ham
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Wooden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooden works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Wooden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooden looking to ground and pound but Kush is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooden throws some wild stikes that Kush manages to avoid easily.
Wooden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooden throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooden has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wooden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Wooden looking to finish with strikes here!
Wooden controlling from mount.
Wooden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
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.
Kush tries to lock up and control but Wooden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooden controlling from the full mount.
Wooden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kush tries to lock up and control but Wooden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Wooden working for a submission but Kush is keeping him at bay.
Wooden thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Wooden jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kush manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kush tries to buck Wooden off but Wooden is having none of it.#SUB#
Wooden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Wooden decides to stand back up. Wooden steps back and let's Kush get back to his feet.
Donk. Wooden catches Kush right on the button with a cross.
Kush shoots for a takedown but Wooden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kush sprawls and moves away.#T4##TD#
Wooden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kush tries to kick Wooden off in order to stand up. Wooden Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kush is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Wooden.
Wooden taking a breather here. #SUB#
Wooden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wooden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Wooden decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kush to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wooden 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#
Kush dives in for a single leg takedown but Wooden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kam Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush shoots in for a takedown but Wooden shows good takedown defense.
Wooden is looking for a counter combo.
Wooden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Wooden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kush was covering up waiting for the punch and Wooden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kush is wriggling around but Wooden manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Wooden is taking a breather. Kush says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush is looking to control Wooden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kush avoid being mounted?
Wooden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wooden in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Wooden is looking for a kimura here.
Wooden 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wooden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kush can do to turn this around?#SU#
Wooden decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kush tries for a takedown but Wooden circles away easily
and Wooden counters with a three punch combo that has Kush backing up. Kush nods at Wooden to acknowledge the strikes.
Jake Wooden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kam Kush.#TD#
Wooden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kush is looking to get back to his feet here but Wooden is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kush's back.
Kush is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3##SUB#
Kush defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wooden's arms. #SUB#
Wooden looking for the RNC.
Wooden is riding his opponent, not letting Kush buck him off. #SUB#
Wooden is persistently looking for the submission but Kush is defending it well.
#SUB#
Wooden working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Wooden misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Wooden is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kush defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from Wooden.
Kush trying to control the hands but Wooden won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wooden dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Wooden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kush scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wooden manages to mount him!
Wooden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooden prevents Kush from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wooden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kush is surviving well by controlling Wooden's body position as best he can. #T1#
Wooden throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooden takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Wooden is persistently looking for the submission but Kush is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooden controlling the position well here. Kush rolled but Wooden kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Wooden is working the ground and pound. Can Kush escape?#SUB#
Wooden patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooden controls the position.#T3##SUB#
Kush fending off the submission attempt from Wooden.
Wooden just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Wooden looking for the RNC.
Kush covering up well under a series of strikes from Wooden. #SUB#
Wooden working for the choke.
Kush is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wooden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kush preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wooden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Wooden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wooden 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Wooden! |
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Event:
XFC 34: Bravo vs Justice
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Kush circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Hamilton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Hamilton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kush, up you get!
Good shot there by Kush.#TD#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kush napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kush bucks up and tries to throw Hamilton off but instead Hamilton has got his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kush is trying to defend against the choke here but Hamilton has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hamilton Tightens the hold and Kush taps out furiously! Hamilton displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Hamilton! |
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Event:
XFC 23: The Return!
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hamilton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Hamilton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A jab lands there for Kush.
Hamilton takes one on the button.
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Kush keeps it at a distance.
Hamilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kush circles away.
Kush with a nice cross.
Kush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kush throws a good cross that connects.
Kush scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kush enables Hamilton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kush manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Kush's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hamilton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hamilton won't allow Kush to get back to his feet. #T1#
Hamilton content to stall in guard here.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamilton passes Kush's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hamilton prevents Kush from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hamilton seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Hamilton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kush is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Hamilton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Kush tries to clinch up.
Doherty throws a jab when Kush was well out of range.
Kush appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doherty cracks Kush with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Kam Kush has been cut.
Doherty lands a jab.
Kush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Doherty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kush, pushing him back against the cage.
Kush wants to get back to striking at distance but Doherty won't allow it.
Doherty lands a body shot.
Doherty is leaning against Kush and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kush looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty scores with a shot to the side of Kush's head.
Doherty lands a right hand.
Doherty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Doherty.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doherty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Doherty drops Kush onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kush is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Kush is rocked!#T1#
Doherty lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kush to his knees! Doherty keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Doherty!
Richard Doherty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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