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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMAHKI 33
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1# Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Strong looks to move away, Deckel throws a big counter combo but Strong just gets out of the way. Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong misses the jab. Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deckel paws at him with a jab and circles away. Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Strong lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.#TD2# Strong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deckel to the ground. Strong is now in Deckel's guard.#SUB# Deckel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Strong should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Deckel has tightened it up now! Strong should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Topf Deckel! During a confident post fight interview, Topf Deckel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Rocky Strong spoke after the fight, saying 'I could have won if I would have hit him harder. '. |
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Event:
WFC 30:Jaimie Hopson v Johnson
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL# White clinches with his opponent.
Simmer working aggressively here.
White lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from White. White crunches a lovely knee into Simmer's ribcage. Simmer looks winded! White lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# White takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. White bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL# White pushes Simmer up against the cage in a clinch. 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! White lands an elbow just above Simmer 's eye. A right hook to the body lands for White.
#BC# White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A nice leg kick from White, right into the meat of the thigh.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simmer. #CL# White moves into the clinch.#T1# White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White pushes Simmer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC# White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# White clinches up with Simmer and pushes him back against the cage. White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from White. White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC# White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simmer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL# White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# White breaks from the clinch.
#CL# White moves into the clinch successfully.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right hand to the side of the head by White.#T2# Simmer takes a shot to the head. White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# White gets in close and instigates a clinch. Simmer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simmers head. #BC# White breaks from the clinch.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. White shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Simmer eats them both and turns towards White to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Simmer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Simmer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL# White darts in and clinches Simmer up against the cage.#T3# White pushes Simmer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from White.
#BC# White manages to break the clinch.
#KD# White lands a big head kick that sends Simmer tumbling to the mat! White takes a step backwards and waves Simmer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Simmer is rocked! A decent looking body kick lands there for White. Simmer is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him? Simmer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Simmer glances at the clock... BAM! White nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Simmer crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Simmer is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deepi White! Charlie Simmer was interviewed post fight and said 'Time go home, I guess. '. |
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Event:
WFC 28: Dias v Kadurov
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Bronson gets a clinch. Bronson lands a knee to the body.
De Rossi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bronson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. De Rossi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bronson prevents the takedown attempt.
Brick Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavio De Rossi. Bronson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD# Bronson pulls guard effortlessly. De Rossi advances position into side control! Bronson tries to bench press De Rossi off him but De Rossi keeps the position. De Rossi controls the position from side control. Bronson is not content to let De Rossi control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Rossi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1# Bronson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! De Rossi takes a little break here. Bronson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. De Rossi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. More stalling from De Rossi. Bronson struggling a bit here. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Bronson is trying to improve his position. De Rossi controls the position from side control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL# Bronson takes the fight into the clinch. De Rossi has Bronson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bronson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# De Rossi has clasped his hands together around Bronson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Bronson is pushing De Rossi's head away, looking to escape. De Rossi manages to hold on to the position though. De Rossi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Bronson is looking to reverse the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# De Rossi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Bronson is looking for a sweep. Bronson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# De Rossi is working to tighten his grip on Bronson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bronson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but De Rossi is really squeezing tight and eventually Bronson passes out! De Rossi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Flavio De Rossi! |
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Event:
WFC 27: Brunson v Lacasa II
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1# Alexander lands a jab to Johnson's midsection. Johnson tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#TD# Alexander scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Johnson keeping full guard, as Alexander tries to pass. Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Johnson looking to control.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Alexander tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. Johnson working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2# Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Johnson 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alexander stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Alexander lands a lovely overhand right.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Alexander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Harry Johnson has been cut. Nice uppercut there from Alexander.#TD# Alexander looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Johnson wants to stand back up but Alexander manages to pass into side control.
#SUB# Johnson wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Alexander seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Johnson is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Bishop Alexander! Harry Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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Event:
WFC 25: Hulk vs Dude
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1# Knuckles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simmer. Simmer circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A combination from Knuckles does no damage. Knuckles works the jab nicely. No joy there for Simmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simmer takes one to the chin there. Simmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Simmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Knuckles scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Knuckles. Jab from Knuckles. This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Simmer does a little dance to reset his feet. Knuckles drops Simmer with a straight right hand, right on the button! Knuckles follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Knuckles! A victorious Brick Knuckles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. In defeat, Charlie Simmer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time go home, I guess. '. |
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Event:
WFC 24: Jackson vs Hopson
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1# Trills throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.#CUT#It looks like Harry Johnson has been cut. Trills fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ailin Trills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there. Trills kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet. Trills connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2# Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trills does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Trills tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. Trills is not content to let Johnson control the position.#T1##SUB# Trills looking for submissions off his back. Trills tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. Johnson controlling the action here. Trills won't allow Johnson to pass to mount. Trills's coaches at Triumph Over Fear have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Trills looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Trills is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard. Trills is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Trills is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3# Trills is looking to improve his position.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Trills tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Trills connects with a high kick. Trills lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover. Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trills.#TD2# Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Trills is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# Johnson prevents Trills from improving his position. Trills is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots. Trills is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trills keeps working. Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Trills defends it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ailin Trills dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harry Johnson'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# Trills fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body. Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trills can pounce on him.
Trills scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Trills throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Trills lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Trills lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Trills gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard. Trills controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Trills is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Johnson being controlled here momentarily. Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard. Trills is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard. #SU2# Johnson decides to stand up. Trills misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Trills fights it but they end up in guard. Johnson landing with the ground and pound. Trills wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB# Trills looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Trills up and slammed him! Trills can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control! Trills manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Johnson content to control rather than advance. Trills trying to control from the bottom.
Harry Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far. Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Trills is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson is thwarting Trills's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trills sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Trills is looking to improve his position.
Trills on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trills is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SU2# Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Trills with a nice calf kick.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Trills is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks. Trills misses the jab. A low kick lands for Trills.
Trills connects with a leg kick. Trills is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks. Trills misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Trills. Trills throws a leg kick #TD2# and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trills's guard. Trills is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Johnson blocking some punches.
Trills lands a body punch in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ailin Trills dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Harry Johnson'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. And we move into the final round!#R3# Johnson looks for a takedown but Trills sprawls well. Trills looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Trills throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trills defending well though. Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trills trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SUB# Trills is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. Johnson is looking to pass Trills's guard but actually Trills recovers to full guard. Trills seems keen to control Johnson's posture. Trills trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Trills is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trills. Trills keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick. Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Trills scores with a kick to the body.
Trills lands a head kick!
#T3# Trills connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trills is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Trills circles away and we're back to standing. Trills feinted there with a counter leg kick. Ailin Trills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Johnson. Trills throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage. Trills lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily. Trills buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trills scores with a leg kick.
Trills throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Both fighters circling a little - Trills finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Trills lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4# A big right from Trills misses. Trills lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ailin Trills is winning the standup battle so far. Trills lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A chopping leg kick lands by Trills. Ailin Trills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Trills, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Trills against the cage but Trills circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. As Johnson backs away, Trills returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Trills with the inside leg kick. Johnson dives in and grabs Trills's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trills pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out. Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Trills throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ailin Trills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Trills scores with a kick to the midsection. Trills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance. Harry Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Trills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Ailin Trills showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trills, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ailin Trills! A less than humble Ailin Trills misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. The defeated Harry Johnson had this to say: 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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Event:
WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1# Bronson dives in for a single leg takedown but Herzog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch. Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herzog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Herzog.
Bronson looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Bronson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Herzog slows down the pace here.
#BC2# Herzog breaks from the clinch.
Herzog throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herzog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# Bronson moves into range and clinches up with Herzog.#T1# Bronson lands an elbow just above Herzog 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Marian Herzog has been cut. Bronson letting Herzog take a breather here. I was talking to Bronson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2# Herzog breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Herzog has managed to clinch.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herzog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Herzog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2# Herzog lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bronson pushes Herzog off looking to stand but Herzog dives back in and keeps control.
Bronson gets back to full guard.
Herzog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2# Herzog looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Herzog sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Bronson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herzog prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet. #SUB# Bronson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herzog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bronson wants to control the position but Herzog says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3# Herzog working over Bronson with some ground and pound. Bronson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Herzog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Herzog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Bronson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herzog scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES# Bronson pushes Herzog off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Herzog gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bronson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Herzog is on him like a limpet, forcing Bronson back against the cage.#T4# 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! Bronson trying to stall but Herzog improves his position.
Herzog gets through Bronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Herzog's head. Herzog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bronson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Herzog stalling against the cage.
Herzog slowing the pace effectively.#TD# Bronson manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Bronson looking for a guillotine here but Herzog defends easily.
Herzog controls from within his opponent's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brick Bronson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Marian Herzog's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Herzog shows good takedown defense. Herzog goes for a double leg but Bronson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bronson continues to drive forward.#TD2# Herzog gets a double leg takedown into Bronson's guard. Herzog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Bronson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU2# Herzog stands up and waves to Bronson to follow him. #TD2# Herzog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bronson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronson is looking to stand up but Herzog isn't so interested in that idea. #T1# Herzog stays in close to Bronson's body and controls the position. Herzog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Herzog lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bronson working a defensive guard here.
Bronson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Herzog is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Herzog sitting in guard, not really doing much. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Herzog. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bronson. #TD2# Herzog closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronson did well to prevent Herzog getting side control. Bronson kicks Herzog off and gets back to his feet. Bronson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herzog's waist but Herzog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronson off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Herzog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side. #T3# Herzog keeps the fight on the outside. Bronson wants to clinch up but Herzog keeps it at a distance. Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herzog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2# Herzog drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB# Bronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herzog defends well. Herzog is working Bronson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU2# Herzog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4# Bronson tries to clinch there but Herzog circles away.
#TD2# Herzog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB# Bronson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Herzog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Bronson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herzog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Bronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bronson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Herzog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Marian Herzog'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. This is the final round!#R3# Bronson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herzog avoids it really well and circles away. Herzog doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
As Herzog looks to move away, Bronson throws a big counter combo but Herzog just gets out of the way. Herzog throws a head kick that misses. Bronson is looking to counter the offense by Herzog and move into the clinch. Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Herzog, which made it look bad. #CL# Bronson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Bronson manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Bronson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Bronson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Herzog controls from within his opponent's guard. Herzog is continuing to stall. Bronson throws a couple of heel strikes.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Herzog controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Herzog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Herzog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bronson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2# and Herzog counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bronson! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2# Herzog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bronson, who protects the arm well. Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Herzog drags him back down. Herzog advances nicely into full mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Herzog punishing his opponent with strikes. Herzog looking to control and managing it successfully. Bronson wants to hold on but Herzog pushes him away. Herzog content just to control the position here. Bronson is looking to improve his position but Herzog isn't that keen on the idea. Bronson regains half guard.#T4# Herzog controlling the pace. Bronson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Bronson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Herzog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bronson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Bronson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bronson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Bronson is looking for a triangle but Herzog pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Marian Herzog. I think Herzog 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Herzog! |
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Event:
CFC 515
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1# Ledger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldrich swivels and escapes.#CL# Aldrich drives through and clinches with Ledger against the cage.
Aldrich working some nice short punches in the clinch. Aldrich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ledger misses with a punch on the inside.
Ledger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ledger wants to take the fight to the mat but Aldrich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Enrich Aldrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Ledger. Aldrich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ledger tries for a takedown but Aldrich manages to get underhooks.
Aldrich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aldrich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ledger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left hand lands to the body for Aldrich.
Ledger looks winded! A right handed body shot lands from Aldrich.
Aldrich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ledger's face.
#TD# Aldrich has Ledger pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aldrich pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ledger tumbling to the mat - Aldrich dives into Ledger's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aldrich with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Aldrich content to stall in guard here. Aldrich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Aldrich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Ledger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aldrich passes into side control.
Aldrich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ledger on the ground.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Aldrich controls the position from side control. The strikes coming from Aldrich are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Ledger is letting Aldrich control him for a moment. Aldrich in side control, throwing shots but Ledger defends. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Aldrich takes a little break here. Ledger wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3# Further stalling from Aldrich. Ledger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aldrich has just dragged him back down to the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aldrich working the ground and pound but Ledger is defending the strikes. The referee asks Aldrich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aldrich prefers to stall for the moment though. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Ledger is trying to control Aldrich's posture but Aldrich avoids it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Ledger takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Aldrich tightens his grip and picks Ledger up, before dumping him to the ground. Ledger manages to land in guard. #T4# Aldrich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Ledger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Ledger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aldrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ledger is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Ledger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldrich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldrich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ledger trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enrich Aldrich dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2# Ledger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ledger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aldrich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A short right from Aldrich on the inside. Ledger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aldrich after a bit of a struggle. Aldrich is defending well against a takedown attempt. Enrich Aldrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Ledger. Aldrich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ledger tries for a takedown but Aldrich manages to get underhooks.
#TD# Aldrich lands a takedown into guard.
Aldrich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Ledger is working an open guard so Aldrich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1# Aldrich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aldrich tries to bum rush Ledger with a series of wild strikes but Ledger uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice body kick from Aldrich. Ledger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Aldrich counters with a left and a right that stings Ledger. #CL2# Ledger drives through and clinches with Aldrich against the cage.
Ledger wants a takedown.
#BC# Aldrich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Aldrich gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ledger tries to score a body lock takedown but Aldrich shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ledger is breathing heavily. Ledger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aldrich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD# Aldrich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aldrich manages to end up in side control.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A lull in the action here.#SU# Aldrich stands up and we're back to a striking position. No luck for Ledger with that takedown attempt. #CL# Aldrich closes the distance and pushes Ledger back into the cage. Aldrich lands a nice knee to the body. #TD# Aldrich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ledger regains guard immediately. Aldrich is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2# Ledger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aldrich passes into side control.
Enrich Aldrich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# A lull in the action here. Aldrich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ledger can do to turn this around? If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Aldrich is stinking the place up with his stalling. Ledger is looking for a sweep.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Aldrich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Aldrich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Ledger regains half guard. Aldrich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enrich Aldrich dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Ledger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL# Aldrich gets a clinch. #TD# Aldrich has picked Ledger up - he's going for a ride! Aldrich dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Aldrich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ledger punching from the bottom.
#SU# Aldrich stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ledger to get to his feet. #CL# Aldrich clinches up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Aldrich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ledger letting Aldrich take a breather here.#TD# Aldrich lands a takedown into guard.
Aldrich is standing up over Ledger. Ledger looks to escape but Aldrich dives into side control.
#T1##REVB##SU# Aldrich decides to take the fight back to the feet. Danga de danga de dang - Aldrich scores with a four punch combination! Ledger goes for a double leg but Aldrich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldrich continues to drive forward.#CL# Aldrich forces Ledger back against the cage and clinches. Knees in the clinch landing for Aldrich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldrich. Aldrich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ledger backwards. #TD# Aldrich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ledger regains guard immediately. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ledger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aldrich controls the pace.#T2# Aldrich tries to stand but Ledger is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2# Aldrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aldrich's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3# Aldrich postures up.
Aldrich tries to free his leg and advance position but Ledger is retaining full guard. Ledger is looking to stand up but Aldrich isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2# Ledger is looking for a triangle but Aldrich pushes his legs off easily.
Aldrich is stalling in the full guard. Ledger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ledger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Aldrich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2# Ledger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldrich defends it easily. Aldrich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Enrich Aldrich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ledger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aldrich presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Aldrich content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Enrich Aldrich showed his dominance in that final round. Well Aldrich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrich Aldrich! Enrich Aldrich made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGEâ„¢ in his post fight interview. In defeat, Carson Ledger stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not worried about an outcome, I just want an income. '. |
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Event:
WFC 21: Brunson vs Smith
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Gautier clinches up against the cage. Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simmer can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land. Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gautier lands a shot to the body. Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simmer blocking some punches.
Gautier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch. Gautier pushes Simmer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmer blocks an uppercut.
Simmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Simmer blocks an uppercut.
Gautier gets through Simmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gautier scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Still in the clinch, Simmer scores with a nice short uppercut. Simmer blocking some punches.
Gautier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gautier scores with a shot to the side of Simmer's head. Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simmer wants a takedown but no success here.
Gautier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gautier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gautier lands with a left to the head. Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Simmer. Gautier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Simmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gautier has him pressed against the cage. Gautier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Simmer lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside. Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Gautier works on Simmer's body with a couple of short punches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch. Gautier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Gautier. A short left from Gautier. Gautier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gautier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simmer backwards. Gautier misses with some punches.
Simmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gautier has him pressed against the cage. Gautier working some nice short punches in the clinch. Simmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gautier. Gautier lands a hook to the side of the head. Gautier lands with a right to the head. Simmer tries to break free but Gautier pushes him back against the cage.#T3# Gautier lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Gautier. Simmer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gautier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trebor Gautier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Simmer.#CL# Gautier has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Simmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Gautier moves into the clinch. Gautier lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gautier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Simmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Gautier scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier. A shot in the inside from Gautier. Gautier lands a shot to the body. Simmer looks winded! A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land. We've been informed that Simmer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmer uses good head movement to avoid it. Gautier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A shot in the inside from Gautier. Gautier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Gautier.
Gautier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gautier lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Simmer is rocked! Gautier working aggressively here.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmer uses good head movement to avoid it. Gautier lands a nice uppercut. Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Simmer.
Gautier pushes Simmer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gautier lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trebor Gautier dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL# Gautier closes the distance and clinches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gautier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Simmer blocks an uppercut.
Gautier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simmer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier. A short uppercut from Gautier. A short uppercut from Gautier. Simmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Gautier finish him? Gautier takes a shot to the head. Simmer seems to have recovered his senses. Gautier gets through Simmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gautier lands with a left to the head. A short right from Gautier. Trebor Gautier has scored more points in the clinch so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gautier scores with a nice hook to the head. Simmer blocks an uppercut.
Gautier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gautier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# A short right hand to the side of the head by Gautier. Still in the clinch, Gautier scores with a nice short uppercut. Nice body punch from Gautier. Gautier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gautier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gautier working aggressively here.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gautier lands a shoulder strike. Gautier has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Gautier lands a left hand.
Simmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
#KD# Gautier drops Simmer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Simmer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! 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! Gautier creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Simmer with a big uppercut! Simmer tries to clinch up but Gautier pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Simmer to the mat! Simmer covers up and Gautier unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trebor Gautier! A very excited looking Trebor Gautier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. The defeated Charlie Simmer had this to say: 'Time go home, I guess. '. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 17
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1# Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Rocky Strong has been cut. Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet. Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Strong staying out of range there. Strong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily. Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong misses with a series of wild punches.
Strong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Strong throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease. Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hunt cracks Strong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. 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! Strong ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. Strong misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1# Strong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away. Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming. Hunt misses the jab. Strong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong takes a body punch but keeps moving. Strong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.#ROC2#Strong is rocked! Hunt throws an overhand right that has Strong reeling! Hunt follows up with more punches and Strong is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ispa Hunt! Rocky Strong spoke after the fight, saying 'I could have won if I would have hit him harder. '. |
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Event:
WFC 19: Romero vs Nilsson
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1# Fassett misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely. Bronson dives in and grabs Fassett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fassett pushes down on Bronson's head and hops out. Fassett lands a nice hook to Bronson's body. Bronson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fassett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Fassett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fassett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson wants to clinch up but Fassett keeps it at a distance. Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bronson has his takedown stuffed and Fassett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronson is looking to clinch but Fassett is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Fassett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2# Bronson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fassett trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2# Bronson successfully pulls guard.
Fassett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fassett's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Fassett stands and throws Bronson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Bronson being controlled for a moment. Fassett 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. Fassett scores with a couple of short elbows. Fassett is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bronson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Bronson struggling a bit here. Bronson misses with a strike from the bottom.#T2# Fassett cracks Bronson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Fassett gets to mount! Bronson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fassett controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Fassett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bronson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bronson and Fassett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fassett working the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fassett cracks Bronson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Bronson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Bronson tries to hold on but Fassett postures up.#T3# Fassett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Bronson tries to lock up and control but Fassett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Fassett looking to control and managing it successfully. Fassett with good strikes from the mount here! Fassett with good strikes from the mount here! Fassett content just to control the position here. #T4# Bronson gets back to half guard. Bronson tries to roll over but Fassett keeps him under control. Fassett trying to control the pace. We've been informed that Bronson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Fassett passes into side control, despite Bronson's attempt to control the position.
Fassett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Fassett dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Fassett swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Fassett counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Bronson wants to stand back up but Fassett manages to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Fassett stalls from top position.#SUB# Fassett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bronson has escaped the position, nice work there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fassett blocks the strikes from Bronson.
#T1##SUB# Fassett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Fassett scores with punches from side control. Fassett working the ground and pound. Eric Fassett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bronson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fassett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Check out the look on Fassett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fassett working the ground and pound from side control. Fassett passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bronson! Fassett lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fassett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bronson?
Fassett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2# Fassett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fassett content just to control the position here. This has been an exciting period of action! Bronson is looking to get to half guard. Bronson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Bronson working to try and regain half guard.
Fassett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around?#T3# Fassett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC#Bronson is rocked! Fassett connects with a bit shot that sees Bronson covering up! More strikes from Fassett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fassett is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Fassett! |
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Event:
WFC 18: Dias vs Licht
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1# Shark scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one. Johnson 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. Shark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Harry Johnson has been cut. Shark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Benjamin Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD# Shark cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shark has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Johnson to stand back up!#ROC#Johnson is rocked! Shark drops Johnson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Shark follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Shark! Benjamin Shark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Harry Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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Event:
WFC 17: Brunson vs Lacasa
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1# Shark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Shark clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sloppy strikes from Shark. Those never looked like landing. Jones shoots in for a double leg but Shark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Shark lands a nice shot to the body.
Shark lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover. Shark lands a nice looking body shot.
Shark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands. Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shark lands with an overhand left. Shark tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot. A jab from Shark does it's job there. Jones shoots in but no luck this time. Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shark lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jones is breathing heavily. Shark punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# Shark lands a slapping body shot.
Shark lands a lovely overhand right. Shark tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2# Shark throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Jones tumbling to the canvas! 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! Shark would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shark wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard. Shark showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# Shark wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard. Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position. Shark controls from within his opponent's guard. Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Shark scores with a nice head shot. Shark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Shark has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Shark scores with a hook. Franklin Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shark closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jones! Shark dives in looking to finish! Jones is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franklin Shark! Franklin Shark 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. Billy Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'Can't wait to eat, this weight cutting business sucks. '. |
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Event:
WFC 17: Brunson vs Lacasa
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1# Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2# Daniels rushes Simmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Simmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Daniels lands a body punch. Daniels leaning against his opponent.
Daniels gets through Simmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Simmer scores with a nice short uppercut. Daniels lands a shoulder strike. Daniels lands a body shot. A short right from Daniels. Daniels lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Daniels scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Daniels - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Daniels. Daniels lands with a light punch inside. Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Simmer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie Simmer has been cut.#CL2# Daniels darts in and clinches Simmer up against the cage. Simmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Daniels. Daniels lands a hook to the side of the head. Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle. A left hand lands to the body for Daniels.
Simmer is breathing heavily.#BC2# Daniels breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Simmer tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daniels takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels. A short right from Daniels. Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2# Daniels gets a clinch. Daniels lands with a short shot to the head. Simmer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daniels gets through Simmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Daniels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simmer backwards. Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Daniels lands a shot to the body. Daniels lands a right hand. Simmer wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Daniels prevents Simmer from breaking the clinch. Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels. Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Daniels prevents Simmer from breaking the clinch. Daniels's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daniels's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3# Daniels lands with a light punch inside. Daniels working some nice short punches in the clinch. Daniels lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Simmer is rocked! Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oh Simmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Daniels lands a body punch in the clinch. Daniels working some nice short punches in the clinch. Daniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
#BC2# Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Daniels flashes Simmer a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Simmer's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Simmer crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Daniels punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Daniels! Charlie Simmer was interviewed post fight and said 'Time go home, I guess. '. |
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Event:
CFC 508
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1# Ledger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ledger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ledger. As Ledger looks to move away, Fry throws a big counter combo but Ledger just gets out of the way. Nice takedown defense from Fry. No joy for Ledger on that attempt. Al Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Ledger. Fry cracks Ledger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Ledger slips a jab and a cross from Fry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fry connects with a body shot. Fry slaps away a takedown attempt from Ledger, before circling back to the center of the mat. Fry appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Ledger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Fry lands a nice looking body shot.
Ledger misses with a takedown attempt and Fry counters with a left and a right that stings Ledger. Fry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ledger tries to clinch up. Fry leaves Ledger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Fry wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Fry with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ledger looks winded! Fry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ledger. Ledger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Ledger shoots in looking for a takedown. Fry tries to sprawl out of it but Ledger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice body punch from Fry. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Ledger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fry. No luck for Ledger with that takedown attempt. Fry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3# Fry works the jab nicely. Ledger misses with a takedown attempt and Fry counters with a lovely shot to the body. Fry misses with a double jab.
Fry scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Fry works Ledger's body with a nice hook. Fry displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Fry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Ledger. Fry does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fry lands a jab to the head.
Fry is looking to wear down Ledger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Fry feints a jab promting Ledger to slip. Fry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ledger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Fry scores with a sloppy right hand. Ledger should have avoided that one. Fry cracks a nice hook into Ledger's ribs. Fry is working the combinations to good effect here. Fry cracks a nice hook into Ledger's ribs. Ledger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fry. Fry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Al Fry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ledger on the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Al Fry dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Fry scores with a three punch combo!
Ledger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fry tries to counter with a takedown but Ledger is quick to defend against it. Al Fry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fry lands with a right hand. A right-left combo lands from Fry. Ledger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ledger can do to turn this around? Nice body punch from Fry. Ledger throws an overhand right that lands on Fry's shoulder, as Fry tries to avoid the shot. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ledger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fry has got the better of the exchanges. Ledger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fry's waist but Fry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ledger off to one side. Ledger is breathing heavily. Fry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ledger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Fry counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Fry connects with a body shot. Fry dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fry lands with a nice combination. Ledger backs away looking to recover. Ledger tries for a takedown but Fry circles away easily and Fry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Al Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Ledger. Ledger walks into a stiff left hand from Fry. Fry scores with a hook. Ledger fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2# Ledger has his takedown stuffed and Fry counters with a three punch combo that has Ledger backing up. Ledger nods at Fry to acknowledge the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Fry lands a nice hook to Ledger's body. Ledger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fry circles away from the clinch attempt and Fry counters with a nice body shot. Fry scores with a jab. Al Fry is winning the standup battle so far. Fry tests Ledger's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ledger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3# Fry closes the distance and lands a one-two. Fry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ledger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ledger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ledger back to the cage. Fry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Fry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ledger's head backwards. Fry with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# A combination from Fry does no damage. Fry throws a combination. Ledger tries to block but a couple of punches get through. 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! Fry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ledger. Nice body punch from Fry. A jab from Fry finds it's way through Ledger's defenses. Fry lands a hook that stumbles Ledger back into the cage. Fry follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Ledger to the canvas! Fry pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Ledger has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Al Fry! Carson Ledger was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not worried about an outcome, I just want an income. '. |
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Event:
WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1# Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Gomi coming out on top. Bronson misses with a takedown attempt - Gomi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gomi scores with the left hand. Bronson knows he should have avoided that one. Gomi swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gomi.#CL2# Gomi tries to keep at a distance but Bronson has taken the fight into the clinch. Gomi tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage. Bronson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gomi up against the cage. Bronson keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bronson has him pressed against the cage. Bronson misses with the head strike.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment. Gomi tries to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling the position. #T1##TD2# Bronson manages to pull guard.
#SU# Gomi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Gomi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bronson fails with the takedown. Gomi cracks Bronson with a right hand to the side of the head. Gomi connects with a single shot there.#CL2# Bronson forces Gomi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Bronson breaks the clinch.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomi with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Brick Bronson has been cut. Gomi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Gomi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronson on the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gomi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bronson right on the button. Bronson goes down! Gomi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gomi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi! Our winner, Hiroshi Gomi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KOP CALL Last Breath
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1# Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Adams lands a jab to Ko 's midsection. Ko tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range. Ko throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target. Adams works the jab nicely.#CL# Adams moves into range and clinches up with Ko . Ko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Adams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC# Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Adams darts in and clinches Ko up against the cage. Adams takes an elbow to the temple. Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Adams digs a right hand underneath Ko 's ribcage. Ko let out a lung full of air as it connected. I was talking to Adams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1# Adams just leaning against Ko , taking a breather. Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ko up against the cage.#BC2# Ko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Adams clinches. #BC# Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Ko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side. #CL# Adams closes the distance and clinches. Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ko goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong Ko . Ko closes the distance but Adams moves to the side enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab. Ko 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.#T2# Adams connects with a single shot there.#CL# Adams darts in and clinches Ko up against the cage. Adams slows down the pace here.
Ko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adams after a bit of a struggle. Ko tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Ko drops back down to his feet.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ko 's efforts to push away. Ko tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ko takes a shot to the head. Ko goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adams drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ko right on the button. Ko goes down! Adams follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Adams gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams! Steel Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC 14: Elin vs Romero
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1# Jones shoots in but Hurst avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hurst with a body punch. A glancing blow. A slapping leg kick lands for Hurst.
Hurst lands a body shot.
Hurst connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.#TD2# Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hurst manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage. Jones misses with some punches.
Hurst stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jones looks winded! Hurst landing knees to the head.
Hurst lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hurst lands a body punch in the clinch. Hurst is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Hurst. Hurst lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hurst lands a nice shot to the body. A short uppercut from Hurst. Hurst wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Hurst.
Hurst prevents a body shot from Jones. Hurst scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. A right hand to the body from Hurst.
Hurst working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jones being controlled against the cage. Hurst lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Hurst wants to stall.
#T2# Nice body punch from Hurst. A battle for position here, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Hurst scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hurst. Hurst lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Hurst tries to tie him up. Nice body punch from Hurst. Hurst is working Jones over against the cage. Hurst makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Hurst.
Jones fails to pull guard.
A short left from Hurst. Hurst lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# Hurst taking a breather. Hurst lands a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hurst. Hurst lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hurst digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank. Hurst lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hurst lands with a short shot to the head. Hurst working some nice short punches in the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. Hurst lands a shoulder strike. Hurst softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hurst lands a shoulder strike. Hurst works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hurst stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position. Hurst lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not. #T4# A nice left hand lands by Hurst.
Hurst lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. Hurst scores with a hook to the body. Hurst avoiding damage.
Hurst softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hurst gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hurst lands a nice uppercut. A hook to the body from Hurst.
A short right from Hurst on the inside. Stalling in the clinch from Hurst.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hurst blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hurst gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hurst. Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hurst dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Hurst cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs. Hurst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Hurst's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hurst punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch. Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hurst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hurst scores with a body shot.
Hurst punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch. Hurst lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hurst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hurst scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hurst lands a right hook to the body.
Hurst swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones. Hurst stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1# Hurst lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts. Billy Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jones is breathing heavily. Hurst connects with a body shot. Hurst cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs. Hurst is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks. Hurst scores with a leg kick.
Hurst scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones tries to clinch up but Hurst circles away and keeps his distance. Hurst swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hurst comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hurst digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs. A low kick lands for Hurst.
Hurst is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Hurst scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hurst fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A left lands for Hurst. Hurst throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hurst digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt and Hurst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nice jab there from Hurst. Hurst lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Jones is rocked! Hurst and Jones are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Hurst throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Jones into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Hurst knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gordon Hurst! Gordon Hurst 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. Billy Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'Can't wait to eat, this weight cutting business sucks. '. |
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Event:
WFC 14: Elin vs Romero
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. #SUB# Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet. Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Williams. Williams controlling Johnson's posture. Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams seems keen to control Johnson's posture. Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1# Johnson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now. Williams has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle. Williams trying to control the position here. Williams 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.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Johnson looking to pass the guard. Williams is controlling Johnson's posture. Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Johnson darts in trying to clinch#TD2# and Williams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Williams cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams scoring with punches and elbows. Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#Johnson is rocked! Johnson is looking for a sweep. Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Johnson is breathing heavily. Williams crunches a massive hammerfist down on Johnson - he's out! Williams Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams! Jaxon Williams 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. Harry Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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Event:
WFC 13: Constantinou vs Aliyev
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1# Simmer leaves Bora with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Simmer tries to clinch there but Bora circles away.
A jab lands there for Simmer.#CUT2#It looks like Orduoronartai Bora has been cut.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Simmer is trying to break the clinch but Bora has him pressed against the cage. Simmer is trying to pull guard but Bora turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Simmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Simmer blocks an elbow strike from Bora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simmer tries to pull guard but Bora holds him up against the cage and eventually Simmer drops back down to his feet.
#TD# Bora pulls guard. Bora is looking to stand up but Simmer isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB# Bora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Bora has wrist control.#SUB# Simmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmer has managed to get both his arms back between Bora's legs - danger averted. Simmer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Simmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Simmer postures up in Bora's guard and throws a big left but Bora blocks it. Bora has his hands on Simmer's head, controlling the position. Simmer postures up in Bora's guard and throws a big left but Bora blocks it. Bora seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Bora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Simmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bora looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2# Simmer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bora is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bora has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bora trying to control but Simmer is working from the bottom. Simmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bora sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simmer's guard. Bora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmer's head. Bora uses his free foot to push down on Simmer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simmer. #T4# Simmer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bora. What's that going to do exactly? Bora unloading with bombs! Simmer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bora's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We've been informed that Simmer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Bora is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Simmer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bora. #SUB# Bora is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orduoronartai Bora dominated that round. The cut man is working on Orduoronartai Bora'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.#R2# Simmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Simmer closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Bora successfully pulls guard.
Bora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simmer can do to turn this around? Simmer trying to control but Bora is working from the bottom. Simmer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bora haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB# Bora is looking for a triangle but Simmer pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Simmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB# Bora is looking for a triangle but Simmer pushes his legs off easily.
Orduoronartai Bora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Simmer with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Simmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmer has managed to get both his arms back between Bora's legs - danger averted. Simmer looking to pass the guard. Simmer trying to control but Bora is working from the bottom. Bora wants to control the position but Simmer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Bora looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# Bora gets full guard. Simmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Simmer trying to control but Bora is working from the bottom. Bora is trying to control the position but Simmer postures up. Simmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Simmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Simmer postures up and lands a big shot to Bora's brow. #T3# Simmer preventing the sweep. Simmer is fighting to break Bora's control of his arms but Bora is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Bora controls Simmer momentarily but Simmer frees himself. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Simmer wants to clinch. Simmer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Simmer leaves Bora with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4# Simmer shoots in for a takedown but Bora shows good takedown defense. Bora is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Simmer. Bora misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Charlie Simmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Simmer rushes Bora and presses him up against the cage. Simmer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bora gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bora tries to pull guard but Simmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Bora drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orduoronartai Bora. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bora tries to pull guard but Simmer won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC# Bora 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.
Charlie Simmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Orduoronartai Bora's cut. That's time! Bora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Simmer clinches up against the cage. Simmer pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2# Simmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmer fails in his attempt to clinch. Bora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Simmer connects with a right hand. Bora shakes it off. Bora tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bora somewhat. Simmer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Simmer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Bora pulls guard effortlessly. #T1# Simmer trying to control but Bora is working from the bottom. Simmer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Simmer trying to control but Bora is working from the bottom. #ES# Bora scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Simmer with that takedown attempt. Simmer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simmer. Simmer tries to clinch there but Bora circles away.
Simmer tries to clinch but Bora is having none of it. Bora half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2# Simmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bora appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bora will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Simmer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#Orduoronartai Bora's cut is getting worse. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bora tries to clinch up but Simmer circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Simmer darts in and clinches Bora up against the cage.#BC2# Simmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmer leaves Bora with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orduoronartai Bora. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Bora gets a takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bora wants to free his trapped foot but Simmer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB# Bora seems to be working for a kimura but Simmer defends the submission attempt. Simmer wants to get back to his feet.
Simmer tries to get to full guard but Bora has control of the leg. Bora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmer keeps working. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Simmer missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Bora controlling the action here. Simmer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bora. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Simmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Bora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Simmer tries to clinch up but Bora circles away and keeps his distance. Simmer tries to clinch there but Bora circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! Charlie Simmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Simmer 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Simmer! |
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Event:
WFC 13: Constantinou vs Aliyev
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1# OMalley misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson fails to land the takedown.#CL# Bronson closes the distance and pushes OMalley back into the cage. The referee calls for Bronson to work.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. OMalley blocking some punches.
OMalley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. OMalley wants to break free but Bronson has control.
OMalley has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment. Bronson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC# Bronson'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. Bronson shoots in looking for a takedown. OMalley tries to sprawl out of it but Bronson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OMalley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but OMalley swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bronson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# OMalley jabs at Bronson's body. A head kick misses from Bronson. Bronson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OMalley tries to avoid it but Bronson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OMalley to the ground. OMalley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. OMalley throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely. OMalley with a nice cross. Bronson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. OMalley is looking for the big counter here. OMalley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. OMalley lands a jab-cross combination. Bronson throws a head kick but OMalley moves out of range.
Shane OMalley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Bronson instigates a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bronson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. OMalley letting Bronson take a breather here. OMalley wants to break free but Bronson has control.
#T2# OMalley gets underhooks to prevent Bronson's takedown attempt.
Bronson stalling in the clinch but OMalley improves position. OMalley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Bronson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. OMalley scores with a one two! Bronson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Brick Bronson has been cut. OMalley throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely. OMalley lands a jab-cross combination. OMalley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. OMalley lands with a cross. OMalley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by OMalley. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bronson is defended easily by OMalley. Bronson tries for a takedown but OMalley circles away easily and OMalley counters with a nice body shot. Shane OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# OMalley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bronson backs up against the cage.
#ROC2#Bronson is rocked! OMalley cracks Bronson with a left hook right on the temple and Bronson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! OMalley lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bronson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane OMalley! Shane OMalley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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