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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WCF 97: Wallace vs Riker
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1# Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lucas on the wrong end of a nice jab. Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Lucas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Juice Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick lands from Lucas. Lucas throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Lucas. Lucas throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. Lucas motions for Williams to come forward. Lucas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams throws a series of punches but Lucas avoids them all with ease. Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving. Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Lucas misses.#T1# Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucas. Lucas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A shot to the liver by Lucas. Beautiful body shot. Lucas keeps the fight on the outside. Williams circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lucas drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Williams follows Lucas to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juice Williams! Juice Williams made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I put it on the line every time! No matter who no matter where! I know I�m lethal and I know the div is afraid of me!'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 78: Sepi vs Jones 2
Date: Nov 03, 2021 |
#R1##KD# Oooooh!!! Tupp has knocked Fox down with a huge combo! Tupp steps away and waves a wobbly Fox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Fox is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jim Fox has been cut.#CL# Tupp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Tupp finish him? Tupp takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD# Tupp ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tupp no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. 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! Tupp is pulling down on Fox's head to control his posture. Tupp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fox manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Fox wants to hit a sweep here but Tupp passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fox there! Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tupp! Fox is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Tupp! Post fight, Jack Tupp took to the microphone: 'I told you all! I come here to fight. Let’s do it again!'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 77: Escalante vs Baker
Date: Oct 27, 2021 |
#R1# Yueng fails to land the takedown. Boudreaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2# A jab-cross combination lands for Boudreaux and sends Yueng crashing to the mat! Boudreaux follows him down to the mat - Yueng regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Yueng is rocked!#SUB# Yueng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boudreaux pulls his head out easily. #SU2# Boudreaux decides to return to a standing position. Yueng has his takedown stuffed#KD2# and Boudreaux counters with a right hand that sends Yueng tumbling to the canvas! Can Boudreaux finish him? He dives into Yueng 's guard looking to do just that! Oh Yueng is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action! Boudreaux would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Yueng keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully. Yueng looking to control.
Yueng seems to have got his legs back now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Boudreaux trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yueng 's guard.#SUB# Yueng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yueng seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Yueng looking for a sweep. Not yet Yueng , not yet. Boudreaux wants to stand and escape but instead Yueng has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2# Boudreaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yueng defends it easily. Yueng wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving. Yueng postures up in Boudreaux's guard and throws a big left but Boudreaux blocks it. Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Yueng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boudreaux's guard. Yueng stops Boudreaux from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Yueng looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boudreaux is looking to improve his position.
Boudreaux is trying to stand up here but Yueng is controlling him well. Boudreaux is trying to get back to full guard. Boudreaux manages to get to full guard.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2# Boudreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boudreaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yueng is controlling him. Yueng trying to control but Boudreaux is working from the bottom. Yueng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boudreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Yueng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boudreaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yueng has managed to get both his arms back between Boudreaux's legs - danger averted. Boudreaux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Boudreaux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Yueng stands and throws Boudreaux's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4# Yueng lands a few punches from side control. Boudreaux tries to escape but Yueng is in control. #SUB# Yueng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Boudreaux sneaks back into half guard. Yueng is keen to just control but Boudreaux is a slippery customer. Boudreaux is trying to stand.
Yueng is trying to control. Boudreaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Boudreaux is looking to escape. Yueng looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Yueng is taking a breather. Boudreaux 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Boudreaux dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Boudreaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Boudreaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boudreaux has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Boudreaux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Yueng fails to land with a series of punches.
Yueng shoots for a double leg takedown but Boudreaux sprawls well. He's pushed Yueng 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Boudreaux tries to clinch but Yueng is having none of it. Boudreaux tries to clinch but Yueng is having none of it. Bolo Yueng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Yueng decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Yueng trying to control the action but Boudreaux is working from the bottom. Boudreaux tries to kick Yueng off but Yueng keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Yueng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1# Boudreaux is trying to stand back up but Yueng is controlling him
Yueng trying to pass the guard but Boudreaux defending well. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boudreaux gets full guard. Yueng looking to pass the guard. Yueng prevents Boudreaux from getting back to his feet. #ES2# Boudreaux kicks Yueng off and gets to his feet. Boudreaux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yueng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Yueng tries to keep at a distance but Boudreaux has taken the fight into the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2# Yueng wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Boudreaux. Yueng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boudreaux to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bolo Yueng . That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice left hand lands by Boudreaux.
Yueng letting Boudreaux take a breather here.#T3# Boudreaux tries a body shot but Yueng blocks it.
Yueng tries to pull guard but Boudreaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Yueng wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Boudreaux.
Yueng fails to pull guard.
Boudreaux scores with a shoulder strike. Yueng is trying to pull guard but Boudreaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4# Boudreaux gets through Yueng 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Boudreaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yueng backwards. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boudreaux. Yueng tries to pull guard but Boudreaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Boudreaux - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yueng is working for takedown but Boudreaux is calmly controlling the position for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# Boudreaux breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Boudreaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Yueng blocks a jab. Yueng tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Boudreaux scores with a hook to the body. Yueng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2# Boudreaux drops Yueng with a right and a left! Boudreaux comes rushing in but Yueng regains his composure and manages to keep Boudreaux in guard.
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! Yueng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boudreaux is one step ahead there. #SU2# Boudreaux stands up and waves to Yueng to follow him. Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Boudreaux moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Yueng ! Boudreaux continues to tee off on Yueng , landing with a left and a right! Boudreaux connects with a right hand that leaves Yueng sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Boudreaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jethro Boudreaux! Jethro Boudreaux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. Bolo Yueng spoke after the fight, saying 'Im speechless. I had a good game plan, I just couldn’t get it done'. |
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Event:
WCF 95: Sepi vs Jones
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# OBrien gets tackled into the cage by Grigorian. Grigorian maintains the clinch. A shot in the inside from Grigorian. OBrien misses with a knee to the head. I was talking to OBrien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grigorian smiles and moves away.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
OBrien is looking for a counter combo.#CL2# Grigorian has closed the distance and engaged OBrien in a clinch.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Grigorian throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC# OBrien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# OBrien has Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks with his arms.
#T1# Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Grigorian prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him. OBrien looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien. OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside. OBrien can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian. OBrien leaning his opponent against the cage. Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch. Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head. A nice left hand lands by Grigorian.
OBrien connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grigorian's face.
#CUT#It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.#T2# OBrien looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OBrien. OBrien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! OBrien lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards. 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! OBrien trying to stall but Grigorian improves his position.
Grigorian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OBrien backwards. Grigorian misses with the head strike.
OBrien avoiding damage.
#BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense. #CL# OBrien drives through and clinches with Grigorian against the cage.
OBrien working some nice short punches in the clinch. OBrien lands a shoulder strike. Grigorian works on OBrien's body with a couple of short punches. OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3# OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OBrien misses with some punches.
OBrien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Paddy OBrien has been cut.#CL2# Grigorian takes the fight into the clinch. Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside. OBrien wants to break free but Grigorian has control.
#BC2# Grigorian breaks from the clinch.
#CL# OBrien has taken the fight to the clinch.
OBrien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# OBrien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. OBrien looking to slow down the pace here.#T4##BC# OBrien breaks the clinch.
Aram Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# OBrien clinches up against the cage. Grigorian lands with a left to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A short uppercut from Grigorian. OBrien misses with a knee strike.
OBrien has Grigorian pushed against the cage.#BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Grigorian takes the fight into the clinch. OBrien looking for a takedown. Grigorian throws a head punch that misses. A body shot lands from Grigorian.
Grigorian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside. OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Grigorian pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch. Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far. OBrien stalling in the clinch but Grigorian improves position. OBrien misses with a knee strike.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch. Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards. Both fighters working to control the clinch. OBrien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards. OBrien lands a left hand.
OBrien lands on the inside with an uppercut. Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Grigorian lands a right hand. Grigorian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grigorian has OBrien pressed against the cage, preventing OBrien from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch. OBrien is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1# OBrien looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien trying to stall but Grigorian improves his position.
OBrien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. OBrien wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head. Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch. Grigorian misses with some punches.
Aram Grigorian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. OBrien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grigorian pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Grigorian instigates a clinch. Grigorian managing to block the knees to the body from OBrien.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards. OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien stalling.
Grigorian has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.#T2# Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien. A left hand lands to the body for Grigorian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. OBrien takes a shot to the head. OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien pressing his opponent against the cage. Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards. Both fighters working to control the clinch. OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Grigorian gets in close and instigates a clinch. Grigorian looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3# Grigorian lands a shoulder strike. OBrien is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. OBrien throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorian blocks it with crossed arms. OBrien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grigorian is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him. OBrien is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Grigorian scores with a nice short uppercut. OBrien throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grigorian lands a hook to the side of the head. Grigorian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OBrien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Grigorian. #BC2# Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Grigorian gets in close and instigates a clinch. Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Grigorian lands with a light punch inside. OBrien connects with 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! OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien scores with a nice hook to the head. Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Grigorian lands an elbow inside that OBrien shrugs off. Grigorian managing to block the knees to the body from OBrien.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut. Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of OBrien backwards. OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards. Grigorian lands with a short shot to the head. Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Grigorian looks like he's thinking about clinching though. OBrien doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
#CL2# Grigorian instigates a clinch. OBrien with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grigorian as OBrien tries to tie him up. OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on OBrien - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2# Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# OBrien tries to keep at a distance but Grigorian has taken the fight into the clinch. OBrien blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian. Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien misses with a knee to the head. OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks with his arms.
#BC2# Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Grigorian closes the distance and clinches. OBrien misses with a knee to the head. #BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Grigorian getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Grigorian tries to clinch but OBrien is having none of it. Grigorian connects with a crisp jab. OBrien falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grigorian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# Grigorian darts in and clinches OBrien up against the cage. OBrien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aram Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grigorian lands a nice uppercut. OBrien stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OBrien throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorian blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2# Grigorian breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Grigorian closes the distance and clinches. #T3# OBrien is trying to stall.
#BC2# Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Grigorian clinches. OBrien trying to stall but Grigorian improves his position.
OBrien throws a head punch that misses. OBrien using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grigorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OBrien tries a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks it.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4# OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigorian. OBrien is struggling to control the position. OBrien stalling.
OBrien gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC# OBrien breaks the clinch.
Grigorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paddy OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2# Grigorian clinches. OBrien using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grigorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks with his arms.
OBrien has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
And that's the end of the fight! Aram Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Grigorian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aram Grigorian! Aram Grigorian thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 53: Tucker vs Nicoletta
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1# Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Mark Jones has been cut. Boran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively. Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boran throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Boran blocks a leg kick. Boran dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Jones misses and Boran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boran but Boran pushes him off and we're back to square one. Boran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boran moves away.#CL2# Boran drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boran is trying to stall.
Jones tries to break free but Boran pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2# Boran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boran throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range. Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Boran forces Jones back against the cage and clinches. Boran is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2# Boran has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones wants to control but Boran postures up. The strikes coming from Boran are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2# Boran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# Jones is looking for a sweep. Boran is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jones struggling a bit here. Boran creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2# Boran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Boran working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# The strikes coming from Boran are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Jones is trying to buck Boran off. Boran throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Jones wants to control but Boran postures up. Jones tries to bench press Boran off him but Boran keeps the position. Boran advances to full mount. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jones is squirming around, avoiding Boran 's attempts to control the action. #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. Jones blocking the ground and pound. Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work. Jones manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgi Boran dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mark Jones's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD# Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Boran wants to get back to his feet but Jones is dominant here and he's now got Boran 's back! Jones landing with strikes. Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Boran manages to turn into his guard.
Boran postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. Boran postures up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jones has Boran pulled in close to control his posture. Boran trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Gorgi Boran has got the better of the ground game so far. Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Boran passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard. Boran throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. Boran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Boran wants to control the action but instead Jones gets a body lock and reverses into Boran 's guard! Nice work! Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jones slips nicely into half guard. Boran is trying to get back to full guard. Boran regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2# Boran wants to sweep but no luck. Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Boran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Boran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jones landing with the ground and pound. Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jones lands a couple of digs. Boran throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones controlling from the top position. Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3# Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jones preventing the sweep. Jones stands up over Boran , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Boran is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Boran wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Boran working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Boran taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. #T4# Boran is trying to get back to full guard. Boran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jones working Boran over with strikes. Boran wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control! Boran is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Boran is looking for a sweep. Boran takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jones dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mark Jones's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Horrible takedown attempt by Boran or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad. Boran connects with a leg kick. We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Aloha MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Boran moves out of range easily. Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boran moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Nice sprawl there from Boran as Jones shoots in. Jones looks to land a left hand but Boran moved out of range nicely. Boran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jones throws a right and a left that Boran avoids nicely. Boran is looking to clinch. Boran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.#T1# A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination. Jones throws a series of punches but Boran moves out of range. Mark Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Boran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jones throws a big counter combination but Boran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Boran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fight stays on the outside here - Boran looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Boran misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Boran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Boran presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boran has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Boran breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Boran scores with a four punch combination! Boran moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jones is looking to chop away at Boran 's legs. #T2# Boran throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease. Boran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Boran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Jones throws a quick inside leg kick. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Jones avoids the head kick by Boran .
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jones throws a nice looking combination but Boran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Boran looks like he wants to counter punch here. Boran misses with a double jab.
Boran wants to clinch. Jones shoots in and drives through. Boran sprawls well. Boran lands a head kick!
Boran is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Boran throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease. Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3# A bone on bone clash there as Boran blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boran tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
#CL2# Boran drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Boran .
#BC# Jones breaks from the clinch.
Boran misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.#TD# Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boran 's guard.#SUB2# Boran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. Boran is trying to keep Jones in close.
#T4# Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Boran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jones stays in close to Boran 's body and controls the position. Jones distracts Boran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Boran wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Boran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Jones showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jones 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Jones! In defeat, Gorgi Boran stepped up to the mic, saying 'This isn’t over for me. I’ll be back'. |
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Event:
DMMA 53: Tucker vs Nicoletta
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# B Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A big right from Bowers misses. Bowers misses with a straight right. B Johansson tries to clinch but Bowers is having none of it. Art Bowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. B Johansson is looking to clinch but Bowers is avoiding it.
B Johansson moves out of range as Bowers throws a body kick.
B Johansson walks into a stiff left hand from Bowers. B Johansson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL# Bowers gets tackled into the cage by B Johansson. B Johansson maintains the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. B Johansson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bowers.
B Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# B Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# B Johansson darts in looking for a takedown but Bowers gets double underhooks and turns B Johansson into the cage. B Johansson tries to work over Bowers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Bowers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bowers connects with a looping right hand.
Bowers scores with a jab. Bowers throws a nice outside leg kick. Bowers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bowers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bowers missing with a left hand there. B Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bowers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bowers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract B Johansson. Bowers swings for the body but B Johansson moves out of range.
Bowers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2# Bowers misses with a looping left. Art Bowers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. B Johansson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bowers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bowers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps B Johansson's head backwards. B Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowers.#CUT2#It looks like Hugo B Johansson has been cut. Bowers jabs at B Johansson's body. Bowers misses with an uppercut
and B Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bowers slaps away a takedown attempt from B Johansson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bowers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bowers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowers lands with a nice body punch. B Johansson shoots in and drives through. Bowers sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo B Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowers. B Johansson slips a jab from Bowers. It looked like B Johansson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. B Johansson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Donk. Bowers catches B Johansson right on the button with a cross. B Johansson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bowers can pounce on him.
B Johansson blocks a jab. Bowers loads up on a big right hand but B Johansson slips the punch. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bowers. B Johansson shrugs it off though. Bowers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
B Johansson slips a jab from Bowers. The fight stays on the outside here - B Johansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A solid body kick from Bowers. Bowers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. B Johansson eats them both and turns towards Bowers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. 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! Bowers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from B Johansson.#T4# Bowers pushing out the jab but it's not landing. As Bowers looks to move away, B Johansson throws a big counter combo but Bowers just gets out of the way. Bowers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. B Johansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bowers throws a leg kick but B Johansson sees it coming and moves out of range. Bowers looks to land a combination but B Johansson avoids it well. B Johansson dives in and grabs Bowers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowers pushes down on B Johansson's head and hops out. B Johansson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowers circles away.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from B Johansson. Bowers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! B Johansson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. B Johansson wants to clinch up but Bowers keeps it at a distance. Bowers connects with a single shot there. Bowers with a jab. Bowers has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. B Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bowers throws the left hand but B Johansson avoids the punch easily. Bowers throws a big shot that misses. No luck with that takedown attempt from B Johansson. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Bowers dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hugo B Johansson's cut. 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# Bowers looks to land a combination but B Johansson avoids it well. B Johansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bowers throws a body shot but no joy. A swing and a miss from Bowers. Bowers lands a jab to the nose. Bowers throws out a token jab with nothing on it. B Johansson appears to be looking for a big counter. B Johansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowers but Bowers pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bowers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The fighters circle momentarily. Bowers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bowers swings widly with a right hand
and B Johansson counters with a leg kick. Left hook, right uppercut from Bowers. B Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bowers throws a hook but B Johansson blocks it. Bowers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on B Johansson. That did some damage! Art Bowers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Bowers misses the body punch and B Johansson counters with a slapping leg kick. B Johansson takes one to the chin there. Bowers throws an off balance right hand
and B Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bowers throws a sloppy head kick and B Johansson moves out of range easily. Bowers has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bowers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. B Johansson checks a leg kick. Bowers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Art Bowers has been cut. B Johansson misses with a body kick. Bowers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from B Johansson. Bowers throws a combination that misses and B Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. B Johansson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bowers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. B Johansson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
B Johansson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2# Bowers scores with a body shot.
B Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowers swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bowers's jab looks to have found its range, popping B Johansson under the eye. Bowers lunges at B Johansson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by B Johansson's hand. B Johansson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowers circles away. Bowers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Bowers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bowers there as he acknowledges the shot. B Johansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Bowers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. B Johansson moves in looking to clinch but Bowers pushes him off. Bowers looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bowers connects with a body shot that sends B Johansson's belly button to the back. B Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowers. Bowers lands a jab to B Johansson's midsection. B Johansson moves out of range as Bowers strikes. B Johansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for B Johansson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#T3# B Johansson throws a series of punches but Bowers moves out of range. Bowers connects with a nice looking jab.
B Johansson feints a jab promting Bowers to slip. B Johansson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bowers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Bowers scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Hugo B Johansson's cut is getting worse. Bowers scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bowers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bowers. Bowers pushes B Johansson away with a front kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bowers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bowers tests B Johansson's chin there with a solid looking shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bowers with a nice calf kick. Bowers works the jab nicely.#T4# A punch lands to the side of B Johansson 's head but he takes it in his stride. B Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowers. Bowers lands a jab to B Johansson's midsection. Bowers scores with a leg kick.
Bowers scores with a hook to the body. B Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bowers tests B Johansson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jab, jab by Bowers - just one landing. B Johansson misses with a hook. Bowers ducked under it nicely. #TD# B Johansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. B Johansson is looking to take a break and control but Bowers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Bowers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Nice takedown defense from Bowers. No joy for B Johansson on that attempt. Bowers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. B Johansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowers defends it nicely. Jab from Bowers. Hugo B Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bowers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bowers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowers lands with an uppercut that bounces B Johansson off the cage and back into range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bowers connects with a good right hand that stumbles B Johansson. B Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2# Bowers lands a big head kick that sends B Johansson tumbling to the mat! Bowers takes a step backwards and waves B Johansson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#B Johansson is rocked! 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! Bowers throws a sloppy head kick and B Johansson moves out of range easily. Oh B Johansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! B Johansson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowers moves out of range as B Johansson strikes.#KD2# Bowers cracks B Johansson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bowers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning B Johansson to stand back up!#T1# B Johansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing B Johansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo B Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bowers drops B Johansson with a huge uppercut! B Johansson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bowers is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Bowers! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 76: Khabib vs Borgia
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1# Strasburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Strasburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Kraulthammer successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kraulthammer holds on and takes a little breather. Strasburg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraulthammer is keeping the position for now. Kraulthammer 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.#SUB2# Kraulthammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Kraulthammer looking for a guillotine here but Strasburg defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strasburg works a leg free and moves into half guard. Kraulthammer wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Strasburg blocks the strikes from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Strasburg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Strasburg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Strasburg wants to pass to mount but Kraulthammer is defending the position. #SUB# Strasburg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Strasburg tries to pass to full mount but Kraulthammer defends it. Strasburg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# Kraulthammer is looking for a sweep. Strasburg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Kraulthammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kraulthammer keeping hold of Strasburg's head, controlling as best he can. Kraulthammer is not content to let Strasburg control the position. Strasburg wants to pass to mount but Kraulthammer is defending the position. Kraulthammer is refusing to be controlled, as Strasburg sits in half guard. #T3# Strasburg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kraulthammer! Kraulthammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Strasburg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Kraulthammer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Strasburg punching from mount but Kraulthammer doing a good job of avoiding damage. Kraulthammer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Strasburg.
Strasburg unloading with bombs! Strasburg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kraulthammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4# Strasburg fails to move to back control. Strasburg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraulthammer is looking to escape. #SUB# Strasburg working for a guillotine from mount but Kraulthammer is in no mood to give up. Strasburg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Kraulthammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Strasburg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kraulthammer is now in Strasburg's guard. A big mistake from Strasburg there, giving up the dominant position! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraulthammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Strasburg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraulthammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Strasburg wants to control but Kraulthammer passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Strasburg dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Strasburg dodges the punch combination from Kraulthammer.
Strasburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraulthammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Strasburg rushes Kraulthammer and presses him up against the cage. Kraulthammer gets underhooks to prevent Strasburg's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Strasburg.
#TD# Strasburg decides to pull guard. #SUB# Kraulthammer is posturing up here but Strasburg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kraulthammer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kraulthammer has to tap! Slick submission there by Strasburg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Strasburg! Patrick Strasburg thanked the fans post fight for their support. Lars Kraulthammer spoke after the fight, saying 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'. |
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Event:
WCF 94: Corona vs Tzeng
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Thunder wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Thunder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2# Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gracie is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB2# Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thunder defends it well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gracie is keen to just control but Thunder is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Gracie lands strikes from half guard.#T2# Thunder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gracie working over Thunder with some ground and pound. Thunder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Thunder trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Thunder ! Oh, Thunder is in big trouble! Gracie lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Dog Gracie! Big Dog Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. John Thunder spoke after the fight, saying 'I put it on the line every single time. '. |
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Event:
WCF 94: Corona vs Tzeng
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1##KD2# Jones lands a big head kick that sends Legionarius tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Legionarius back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Marcellus Legionarius has been cut. Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Legionarius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Some bone on bone action there as Legionarius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Jones misses with a straight right. A nice combination there by Legionarius.
#CUT#It looks like Tylonal Jones has been cut. Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up and Legionarius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD# Legionarius lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Legionarius waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC#Jones is rocked! Legionarius lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jones off his feet! Jones tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Legionarius! Marcellus Legionarius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Tylonal Jones had this to say: 'Man, I don’t know where I am going from here. Maybe K1. I still have some fight left. I just want to bang'. |
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Event:
TK 13
Date: Oct 13, 2021 |
#R1# Tonal throws a leg kick but Roy sees it coming and checks it nicely. Roy throws out a counter right but Tonal avoids it with no problem. Tonal thuds a left hand into Roy's body. Tonal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roy in his tracks. Tonal moves out of range as Roy strikes. Roy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonal moves out of range of the strikes. Roy throws a looping overhand right but Tonal ducks down to avoid it. Roy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tonal scores with a shot to the body.
Tonal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Tonal thuds a left hand into Roy's body. Tonal cracks Roy with an open hand slap.#T1# Roy looks to land a right hand but Tonal moved out of range. Roy lands a head shot. Tonal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Roy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A big right from Roy misses. Tonal scores with the left hand. Roy knows he should have avoided that one. Tonal throws a jab when Roy was well out of range. It seemed like Roy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A cross from Roy lands. The crowd cheers as Tonal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roy doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Roy is rocked! Tonal plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Roy swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Roy face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Tonal! |
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Event:
WCF 93: Wolf vs Blazej
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1# Williams misses with an uppercut
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center in the buildup to the fight. Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Williams stuffs the takedown. Williams wants to clinch up but Gunnarsson keeps it at a distance. A nice side step and Gunnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Gunnarsson defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand. Gunnarsson throws a nice head kick!
Williams misses with a head kick.
Gunnarsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson counters with a nice leg kick. Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Williams swinging wildly here.
#T1# Gunnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick. Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams misses with a hook. Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams misses the jab. Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2##CL# Gunnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch. #BC2# Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams wants to clinch. Gunnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Juice Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gunnarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Williams leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson thinks about the counter body kick.#T3# Williams lands with a shot to the body. Gunnarsson scores with a hook. Williams misses with a straight right. Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Williams. Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot. Gunnarsson misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back. A head kick misses from Williams. Williams looks to clinch and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut. Williams misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunnarsson has time to react.#CL# Williams pushes Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Gunnarsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gunnarsson stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Gunnarsson is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Gunnarsson content to control rather than advance. Gunnarsson trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juice Williams will probably get the nod. 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.#R2# Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunnarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Williams wants to clinch but Gunnarsson slips to the side and Gunnarsson counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL# Williams drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage.
#BC# Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
It seemed like Gunnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Williams misses with a left hand and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab. Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
Juice Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson slips under a jab from Williams. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunnarsson! But no joy. Good shot there by Gunnarsson. A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. Despite the aggression on Gunnarsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2# Gunnarsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure. Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Williams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gunnarsson is now in half guard. #T2# Gunnarsson stalling. Williams trying to hold on to Gunnarsson's head to control him but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson stalling. Williams is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Gunnarsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Williams tries to lock up and control but Gunnarsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't. Williams has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever. Gunnarsson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4# I would not like to be Williams right now.
Williams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Williams trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2# Gunnarsson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Williams reverses the position brilliantly into Gunnarsson's guard!
#SUB2# Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Williams wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gunnarsson eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Williams throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily. Williams tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves away and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut. Williams throws a lazy head kick and Gunnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target. Gunnarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.#T1# Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Williams misses with a left hand and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gunnarsson throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side. Gunnarsson cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head. Gunnarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the body. A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson. Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juice Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it. Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs. Gunnarsson connects with the punch. Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams. Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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! Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gunnarsson.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut. Williams misses with a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand. Williams misses with a hook
#CL2# and Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.#T3# Gunnarsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses. Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gunnarsson staying out of range there. Williams throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Williams is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Williams throws a head kick that misses. As Williams backs off Gunnarsson throws a huge counter combo but Williams manages to avoid it all.#T4# Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunnarsson circles away quickly and effectively. Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up. #BC# Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson jabs at Williams's body.#CL# Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunnarsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gunnarsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juice Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.#BC# Williams breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Magnus Gunnarsson. I think Gunnarsson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus Gunnarsson! Juice Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'I fell short tonight. I’ll take a week off and get back in the gym'. |
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Event:
OFK 131 - Graves Vs plutov
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1# Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fresh sprawls well. Fresh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Fresh dives in and scores a takedown into Loco's guard. Fresh passes into half guard. Loco regains full guard. Nicely done. Fresh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Loco controls Fresh momentarily but Fresh frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fresh chips away with some ground and pound. Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fresh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Fresh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2# Fresh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Fresh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Loco is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fresh. Fresh tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Fresh is working to get back to half guard.
Fresh is squirming around, avoiding Loco's attempts to control the action. Loco with shots to the head and body - Fresh looks very uncomfortable down there. Fresh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2# Fresh tries to hold on but Loco postures up. Loco looking to control and managing it successfully. Fresh manages to regain half guard. Good work. Fresh tries to roll over but Loco keeps him under control. Fresh tries to kick Loco off but Loco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Loco seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Loco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Loco is trying to work for a kimura but Fresh is defending well.
#T3# Loco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Fresh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Fresh looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are battling for position here. Fresh manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Loco passes Fresh's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Fresh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Fresh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fresh. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Fresh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Loco trying to control but Fresh is working from the bottom. Loco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fresh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fresh throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mono Loco will probably get the nod. That's time! Loco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fresh tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fresh to the ground. Fresh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Fresh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Loco looking for submissions off his back. Loco manages to get to full guard.
Loco 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Loco is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Loco looking for a guillotine here but Fresh defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fresh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Fresh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Fresh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Loco's guard. #SUB2# Fresh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fresh. Fresh is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Thor Fresh has got the better of the ground game so far. Loco is looking for a sweep. Fresh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fresh trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom. Loco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Loco wants to get back to full guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Loco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Loco makes his way to full guard, as Fresh worked for a kimura.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fresh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fresh trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fresh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Loco postures up.
#T3# Loco controls from within his opponent's guard. Fresh looking to control but Loco passes into half guard.
Fresh wants to improve his position but Loco is controlling well.
Fresh is refusing to be controlled, as Loco sits in half guard. #SUB# Loco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fresh defends it well. Loco tries to pass to full mount but Fresh defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Fresh regains full guard. Nicely done. Fresh wants to sweep but no luck. Loco trying to control but Fresh is working from the bottom. Fresh is looking to stand back up but Loco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fresh. Fresh has his hands clasped together around Loco's back. He's all about the action. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Loco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fresh sees it coming and defends easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thor Fresh 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# Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2# Fresh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2# Fresh is trying to get an arm triangle but Loco is defending well. #SUB2# Fresh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fresh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Fresh landing a few strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Loco is trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Fresh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Loco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fresh off and has taken his back!#T1# Fresh tries to roll but Loco sticks to his back.
#SUB# Fresh showing good submission defense here.
Fresh can't escape the position.
Loco is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Fresh is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Fresh is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Loco gets his way!
Fresh prevents Loco from getting a body triangle. Loco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2# You can see the frustration on Fresh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fresh turns into Loco and is now in his guard.
Fresh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Fresh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Fresh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working. Fresh working away. Fresh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3# Loco is trying to get back to half guard. Loco struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Fresh tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well. Fresh wants to take a breather but Loco manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fresh. Fresh wants to get up but he can't break Loco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Fresh wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving. Loco wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Loco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loco wants to sweep but no luck. Fresh looking to pass the guard. Fresh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Loco wants to improve his position but instead Fresh has moved into half guard.
#SUB2# Fresh is working for a kimura but Loco is defending it quite comfortably.
Fresh passes to side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Fresh is trying to get an arm triangle but Loco is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Thor Fresh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fresh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thor Fresh! Post fight, Thor Fresh took to the microphone: 'I finally got me a good team, I had a great camp. I want to thank my team Bolo, Lars, and Juice. This is a team win'. |
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Event:
CMMA 166 Owen v Tavares
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Arslan. VonMildenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# VonMildenstein moves into the clinch. Arslan tries to circle away but VonMildenstein has him pinned against the cage.#TD2# VonMildenstein pulls guard successfully.
VonMildenstein working a defensive guard here.
VonMildenstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arslan's guard. #REVB# VonMildenstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance. VonMildenstein wants to control from the top but Arslan keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# VonMildenstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Arslan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Hammerfist, elbow! yells VonMildenstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go! VonMildenstein stands up over Arslan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Arslan tries to land a sweep but no joy. VonMildenstein pushes down on Arslan's leg and manages to get into half guard. VonMildenstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# VonMildenstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arslan has managed to free his arm - good work. VonMildenstein trying to control the action but Arslan is working from the bottom. #T2# Arslan is trying to stand up here but VonMildenstein is controlling him well. #SUB2# VonMildenstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Arslan looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Arslan is trying to get back to full guard. Arslan is trying to stand.
#T3# VonMildenstein moves nicely into side control. #SUB2# VonMildenstein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. VonMildenstein grinds an elbow into Arslan's temple. #ROC2#Arslan is rocked!#SUB2# VonMildenstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arslan, who protects the arm well. Oh Arslan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Arslan is trying to escape the position but VonMildenstein is controlling the position. VonMildenstein in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Arslan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! VonMildenstein turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang VonMildenstein! Wolfgang VonMildenstein took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 49: Faulk vs Hussein
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Dharris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Billingsly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Billingsly tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Billingsly is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris controlling his opponent. Billingsly tries to reverse the position but Dharris maintains control. Billingsly's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Billingsly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dharris landing strikes from the mount and Billingsly is in trouble! Dharris landing strikes from the mount and Billingsly is in trouble! #T1# Poor strikes thrown by Dharris there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Billingsly hang on? Dharris landing punches. Dharris lands a big elbow. Dharris misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dharris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Billingsly looks a forlorn figure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Billingsly can do anything to dispel that myth. Billingsly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Billingsly tries to get back to half guard but can't. Billingsly wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2# Billingsly is squirming around, avoiding Dharris 's attempts to control the action. This has been an exciting period of action! Billingsly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Dharris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Billingsly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Billingsly is rocked! Dharris prevents Billingsly from getting the reversal. Dharris raining down hammerfists from mount. Billingsly is still in real trouble! Can Dharris finish him? Dharris looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Billingsly covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris ! A relieved looking Hafir Dharris 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:
WCF 92: Wallace vs Camara 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1# Leahy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2# and Yueng counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leahy won't be happy with that. Leahy is looking to reverse the position. Yueng gets to mount! Leahy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2# Leahy reaches up to try and pull Yueng in and control his posture, but Yueng latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Leahy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bolo Yueng ! After winning the bout, Bolo Yueng 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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Event:
WCF WNF 73: Rader vs Tupp 2
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1# Rader throws a shot from downtown. Tupp moves away and avoids it. Donk. Rader catches Tupp right on the button with a cross. A swing and a miss from Rader. Rader scores with a nice strike. Tupp throws a looping overhand right but Rader ducks down to avoid it. Tupp misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tupp. Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rader darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Jack Tupp has been cut. Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tupp moves to clinch but Rader breaks away letting Rader counter with a right hand. Rader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1# Rader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tupp. Rader avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Rader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dennis Rader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tupp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tupp is defended easily by Rader. Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# Rader throws a hook but Tupp avoids it easily. Tupp darts in trying to clinch and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tupp tries to clinch there but Rader circles away.
Tupp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rader throws out the jab. Rader throws a jab when Tupp was well out of range. Tupp throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tupp is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tupp moves out of range as Rader strikes. Jack Tupp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Tupp walks into a left hand. #TD2# Tupp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rader quickly recovers to half guard. Rader pushes Tupp off and gets back to his feet. Tupp moves out of range as Rader strikes. Tupp throws a head kick but Rader moves out of range.
#CL2# Tupp darts in and clinches Rader up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Rader tries to work over Tupp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rader gets underhooks to prevent Tupp's takedown attempt.
Dennis Rader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Tupp.#T4##BC# Rader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tupp doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rader counters with a nice uppercut. Tupp throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tupp throws a series of punches but Rader moves out of range. Rader moves out of range as Tupp strikes. Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rader takes a swing at Tupp's ribcage but misses. Tupp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rader sees it coming and avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Rader misses the target. Tupp dives in and grabs Rader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rader pushes down on Tupp's head and hops out. A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rader scores with a shot to the body.
Tupp misses with a combination
and Rader counters with a straight right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Rader dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jack Tupp's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Tupp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Tupp throws a head kick that misses and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Tupp closes the distance and clinches. Rader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rader lands a nice uppercut. Rader tries to work over Tupp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tupp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rader pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rader lands a nice hook to Tupp's body. Tupp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tupp on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dennis Rader is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Tupp throws a right and a left that Rader avoids nicely. Tupp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD# and Rader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tupp! Rader lets Tupp back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Rader misses the jab. Tupp tries to clinch up. Tupp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a huge right that knocks Tupp out cold! Rader is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader! A relieved looking Dennis Rader thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Jack Tupp had this to say: 'I come in ready to die in this arena.'. |
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Event:
BKFC 21 - Emelianenko vs Wife
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1# Ryan digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs. Ford throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ford throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it. #TD2# Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Ryan prevents Ford from moving into mount. #SU2# Ford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ryan to his feet. Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2# Ford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Ford finishes the takedown easily into guard. Ford is standing up over Ryan. Ryan looks to escape but Ford dives into side control.
#T1##REVR# Ryan is pushing Ford's head away, looking to escape. Ford manages to hold on to the position though. Ryan is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it. Ryan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ford asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2# Ford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ryan prevents Ford from improving position. #T2# Ryan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ford has just dragged him back down to the mat. Ford is staying tight to Ryan's torso, preventing him from escaping. Ford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ryan!#SU2# Ford stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Ford fails to land the takedown.#T3# Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range. Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ford is defended easily by Ryan. Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet. Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss. Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ford blocks a head kick by Ryan.
#CL2# Ford clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Ford lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ford. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2# Ford decides to stand and escape the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Ford 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# Ryan scores with a kick to the body.
Theon Ryan is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Ford's defenses. #CL2# Ford forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches. Ryan can't get the takedown.
#BC# Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Ford's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab lands there for Ford. Ryan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Ryan throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1##CL2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ryan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryan in his tracks. Ford dives in and grabs Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes down on Ford's head and hops out. Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away. Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2# Ryan slips under a jab. Ford throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ford fails to land the takedown. Theon Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ford. Ryan misses with a combination
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice defenses there by Ryan. Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks. Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryan. Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3# Ryan thuds a left hand into Ford's body.#CL2# Ford drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
Ryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD# Ryan jumps guard.
Ford postures up.
Ford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ford looking to pass the guard. Ford showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2# Ryan is working an open guard so Ford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4# Ford dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Ford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan moves out of range as Ford strikes.#CL2# Ford closes the distance and clinches. Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it. As Ryan backs off Ford throws a huge counter combo but Ryan manages to avoid it all. Ford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan. Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ford misses with a double jab
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ryan misses with a head kick.
Ford defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Ford gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1# Ryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ford won't allow it.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Ford successfully pulls guard.
#SU# Ryan gets to his feet. Ford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Ryan lands with an overhand left. Ford tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance. Ryan moves out of range as Ford strikes. Ryan dips to his left and cracks Ford with an uppercut! Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Ryan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFord. Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet.#T2# Ryan swinging wildly here.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range. Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ford thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Theon Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ford.#T3# A good leg kick by Ryan. Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan counters with a left and a right that stings Ford. Ryan slips under a jab. Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryan as he jumps to the side. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ford. Ford working away. Ryan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ford has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4# Ryan can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2# Ford decides to stand back up. #TD2# Ford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ford is in Ryan's guard. Ryan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Theon Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ford fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ford gets slowly back to his feet. Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Theon Ryan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ford 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Ford! Henry Ford made sure to mention his sponsor, Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BKFC 21 - Emelianenko vs Wife
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1# Bricard misses with a wild combination.
Bricard throws a nice looking combination but Kanabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Kanabe has closed the distance and engaged Bricard in a clinch.
Bricard is trying to force a seperation but Kanabe has the dominant position. Bricard is trying to force a seperation but Kanabe has the dominant position. Bricard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kanabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bricard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kanabe is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bricard is looking to break free of the clinch but Kanabe has double underhooks. Bricard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kanabe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bricard tries to break free but Kanabe pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Kanabe letting Bricard take a breather here. Kanabe keeps control of Bricard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kanabe tries a body shot but Bricard blocks it.
Kanabe misses with a body punch.
Kanabe has Bricard pressed against the cage, preventing Bricard from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bricard blocks an uppercut.
Kanabe wants to take the fight to the mat but Bricard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC# Bricard breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Kanabe pushes Bricard up against the cage in a clinch. Kanabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kanabe prevents Bricard from breaking the clinch.#T2# Kanabe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bricard. Kanabe keeps control of Bricard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bricard working hard to break the clinch. Kanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bricard's elbow. Kanabe lands a body shot. Kanabe lands a body punch. Kanabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanabe lands an elbow inside that Bricard shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Terry Bricard has been cut. A bit of stalling here from Kanabe.
Bricard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanabe to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Bricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Bricard wants the takedown. Kanabe is fighting it off but Bricard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kanabe's guard against the cage. Kanabe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bricard wants to control from the top but Kanabe keeps moving. #T3# Kanabe controlling the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kanabe can do anything to dispel that myth. Bricard throwing strikes but missing. Bricard content to stall in guard here. Bricard won't allow Kanabe to sweep him here. Bricard passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bricard misses with the ground and pound. A lull in the action here as Bricard stalls from top position. Bricard trying to control the action but Kanabe is working from the bottom. Kanabe defending against the ground and pound. #SUB# Bricard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4# Kanabe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bricard is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kanabe is trying to get back to half guard. Bricard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Kanabe is not content to let Bricard control the position. Bricard staying calm. Kanabe prevents Bricard from improving position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kanabe is looking to reverse the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terry Bricard will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Terry Bricard's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2# Kanabe clinches up against the cage. Kanabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bricard controls his hands.
Bricard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kanabe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bricard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kanabe pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bricard tries to break free but Kanabe pushes him back against the cage. Bricard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Bricard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kanabe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bricard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bricard wants to break free but Kanabe has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanabe is trying to stall.
Kanabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bricard is trying to break free.#T1# Kanabe stalls. Bricard blocking some punches.
Kanabe stalling in the clinch but Bricard improves position. Bricard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kanabe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bricard is looking for a takedown. Bricard jumps guard but Kanabe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bricard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kanabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanabe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bricard's elbow. #T2# Kanabe lands an elbow just above Bricard 's eye. Bricard avoids a wild elbow strike from Kanabe. Kanabe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bricard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Kanabe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bricard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. You can see the frustration on Bricard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bricard trying to control the action but Kanabe just sinks the hooks in. Kanabe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bricard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bricard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kanabe's guard. Nice work there by Bricard.
Bricard with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3# Kanabe trying to keep a closed guard but Bricard is proving a slippery customer.
Bricard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bricard stands and throws Kanabe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kanabe tries to improve position but can't. Bricard tries to advance to mount but Kanabe denies him. Bricard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bricard trying to control the position but Kanabe is working away. Bricard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB# Bricard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Kanabe is being controlled here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Bricard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bricard throws an elbow but Kanabe slips to the side and avoids it well. Bricard landing a few strikes. #SUB# Bricard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kanabe, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Bricard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kanabe has escaped the position, nice work there. Bricard trying to control the position but Kanabe is working away. Terry Bricard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kanabe can't do much from the bottom here. 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 Terry Bricard will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Terry Bricard's cut. 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##CL# Bricard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kanabe lands an elbow that stopped Bricard in his tracks for a moment. Kanabe gets underhooks to prevent Bricard's takedown attempt.
Kanabe controlling the action here for a moment.
Choto Kanabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kanabe gets underhooks to prevent Bricard's takedown attempt.
Bricard takes an elbow to the forehead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bricard tries to pull guard but Kanabe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Bricard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kanabe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bricard is pushing Kanabe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1# Bricard wants to get back to striking at distance but Kanabe won't allow it.
Kanabe lands a damaging elbow. Kanabe misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Kanabe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Bricard gets back to half guard. Bricard is trying to maintain the position but Kanabe is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Bricard looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are battling for position here. Bricard manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2# Bricard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bricard is really struggling to control Kanabe but he's trying to hold on to the position. Kanabe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kanabe trying to control but Bricard is working from the bottom. Bricard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Bricard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kanabe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kanabe tries to get to full guard but Bricard has control of the leg. #SUB# Bricard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kanabe defends it well. Bricard 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.#T3##SUB# Bricard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kanabe sees it coming and defends easily. Bricard tries to pass to full mount but Kanabe defends it. Bricard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bricard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kanabe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Bricard thows a huge punch but Kanabe dodges it nicely.
Bricard wants to pass to mount but Kanabe is defending the position. Bricard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Bricard trying to pass the guard but Kanabe defending well. Bricard is working hard here to advance position. Kanabe is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Bricard trying to control the action but Kanabe is working from the bottom. #SUB# Bricard is looking for a kimura here.
Kanabe wants to get back to full guard. Bricard working Kanabe over with strikes. Kanabe wants to get back to full guard. Terry Bricard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bricard stalling. Kanabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bricard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Choto Kanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Terry Bricard showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bricard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Bricard! Terry Bricard took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Plan on winning this thing.'. |
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Event:
WCF 91: Corona vs Bardia 2
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1# Kraulthammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kraulthammer needs to keep his hands up - Ohoulihan had a free shot at his head there. Kraulthammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Ohoulihan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kraulthammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ohoulihan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kraulthammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ohoulihan avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ohoulihan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot lands for Ohoulihan. Kraulthammer fails with a takedown attempt. #T1# A telegraphed right hand from Ohoulihan misses the target. Kraulthammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Nice shot lands for Ohoulihan. Ohoulihan throws a nice outside leg kick. Kraulthammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ohoulihan. Kraulthammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ohoulihan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kraulthammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ohoulihan to score with a decent uppercut. Kraulthammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohoulihan. Kraulthammer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ohoulihan throws a good cross that connects.
Kraulthammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ohoulihan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ohoulihan clobbers Kraulthammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A swing and a miss from Ohoulihan. Kraulthammer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kraulthammer darts in looking for a takedown but Ohoulihan gets double underhooks and turns Kraulthammer into the cage. Kraulthammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ohoulihan to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Ohoulihan breaks the clinch.
#TD# Kraulthammer feints and as Ohoulihan raises his hands in defense, Kraulthammer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kraulthammer with a flurry of punches that miss. Ohoulihan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kraulthammer trying to control but Ohoulihan is working from the bottom. Kraulthammer throwing strikes from guard but Ohoulihan blocks nicely. #T3# Kraulthammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ohoulihan keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass. #ES2# Ohoulihan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kraulthammer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Kraulthammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ohoulihan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ohoulihan leaning his opponent against the cage. Ohoulihan misses with a body punch.
#T4# Ohoulihan working aggressively here.
Kraulthammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraulthammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ohoulihan to keep the fight standing. Ohoulihan misses with a short punch on the inside. Ohoulihan lands with a short shot to the head. Kraulthammer tries to pull guard but Ohoulihan forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ohoulihan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ohoulihan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Ohoulihan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Kraulthammer shoots and misses and Ohoulihan counters with a two punch combo. Kraulthammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ohoulihan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ohoulihan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ohoulihan throws a nice inside leg kick. Kraulthammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kraulthammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ohoulihan. Ohoulihan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kraulthammer. Kraulthammer shoots in but Ohoulihan avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ohoulihan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# Ohoulihan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraulthammer. Seamus Ohoulihan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ohoulihan cracks Kraulthammer with an open hand slap. Kraulthammer wants to clinch up but Ohoulihan keeps it at a distance.#CL# Kraulthammer has managed to clinch.
Kraulthammer blocks a body shot from Ohoulihan. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kraulthammer. Ohoulihan tries a body shot but Kraulthammer blocks it.
Kraulthammer fails to pull guard.
Ohoulihan misses with a punch to the body.
Ohoulihan effectively controlling the action here. Ohoulihan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD# Kraulthammer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kraulthammer manages to end up in side control. Ohoulihan throws Kraulthammer to one side and escapes!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kraulthammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ohoulihan defends well and Kraulthammer ends up having to push Ohoulihan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ohoulihan misses with a punch to the body.
Ohoulihan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ohoulihan stalling against the cage.
Kraulthammer wants a takedown but no success here.
Kraulthammer is looking for a takedown. Ohoulihan throws a head punch that misses. #T3# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kraulthammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohoulihan just stands there and leans against the cage. Ohoulihan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ohoulihan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraulthammer backwards. Nice body punch from Ohoulihan. Ohoulihan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraulthammer backwards. Kraulthammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Ohoulihan shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ohoulihan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ohoulihan has a couple of punches blocked by Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ohoulihan walks away with a smile on his face. Kraulthammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4# Ohoulihan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kraulthammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ohoulihan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraulthammer somewhat. Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ohoulihan as he avoids it easily. A nice leg kick from Ohoulihan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kraulthammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kraulthammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kraulthammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ohoulihan lands with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kraulthammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ohoulihan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kraulthammer at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Ohoulihan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Kraulthammer takes one to the chin there. Ohoulihan scores with a shot to the body.
Ohoulihan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lars Kraulthammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ohoulihan connects with a leg kick. Ohoulihan cracks Kraulthammer with a good jab. Seamus Ohoulihan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ohoulihan with the inside leg kick. Ohoulihan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kraulthammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ohoulihan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Kraulthammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ohoulihan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Kraulthammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ohoulihan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kraulthammer working the ground and pound but Ohoulihan is defending the strikes. #T1# Ohoulihan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB# Kraulthammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ohoulihan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ohoulihan is pushing Kraulthammer's head away, looking to escape. Kraulthammer manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB# Kraulthammer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ohoulihan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kraulthammer's guard! Nice work there by Ohoulihan! #SUB# Kraulthammer is looking for a triangle but Ohoulihan pushes his legs off easily.
#T2# Ohoulihan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kraulthammer is proving hard to escape from. Kraulthammer is trying to keep Ohoulihan in close.
Kraulthammer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ohoulihan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Kraulthammer is looking for a sweep. Ohoulihan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Kraulthammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kraulthammer gets back to full guard.
#T3# Kraulthammer looking to control.
#SUB# Kraulthammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2# Ohoulihan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ohoulihan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ohoulihan keeps the fight on the outside. Ohoulihan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ohoulihan moves into range and connects with a jab. Kraulthammer misses with a takedown attempt - Ohoulihan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4# Kraulthammer shoots in and drives through. Ohoulihan sprawls well. Ohoulihan only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kraulthammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A low kick lands for Ohoulihan.
Kraulthammer walks into a jab. Kraulthammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Seamus Ohoulihan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kraulthammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kraulthammer shoots and misses and Ohoulihan counters with a nice leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ohoulihan thuds his right hand into Kraulthammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jab by Ohoulihan. Kraulthammer fails with the takedown and Ohoulihan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Seamus Ohoulihan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ohoulihan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Ohoulihan! In his post fight interview, Seamus Ohoulihan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Lars Kraulthammer spoke after the fight, saying 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'. |
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Event:
DMMA 45: Tucker vs Account
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL# B Johansson gets a clinch. B Johansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
B Johansson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center in the buildup to the fight. B Johansson throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side. B Johansson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut. B Johansson throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side. Washington is looking for the big counter here. B Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily. B Johansson shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo B Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him. B Johansson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. B Johansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.#T1# B Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center. Washington lands with a hook. B Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Hugo B Johansson has been cut. B Johansson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2# and Washington counters with a nice right hand that sends B Johansson toppling to the canvas! B Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Washington finish him?! Washington circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops B Johansson to the canvas! B Johansson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Washington keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington! A relieved looking Xavier Washington 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:
WCF 90: Escalante vs Khabib
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1# Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OBrien digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for OBrien.
Rodrigues tries to grapple but his opponent circles and OBrien counters with a two punch combo. OBrien lands a nice looking body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# OBrien gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rodrigues jumps guard but OBrien stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but OBrien stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OBrien told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1# Rodrigues tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OBrien smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him. OBrien works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2# OBrien has managed to clinch.
OBrien stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rodrigues jumps guard but OBrien turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Rodrigues jumps guard but OBrien turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. OBrien lands a hook to the side of the head. OBrien displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodrigues up against the cage. A nice left hand lands by OBrien.
#T2# Rodrigues jumps guard but OBrien turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. OBrien using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodrigues has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD# Rodrigues manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Rodrigues is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! OBrien rolls with it to try and escape but Rodrigues cranks on the arm and OBrien is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Rodrigues! Samuel Rodrigues was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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