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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
300.F.C FREE FIGHTS
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
Miguel Garces had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 176.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Lala Payash was cancelled. |
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Event:
WFC 5: Oprescu vs Mokaev
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Molina rushes Pereira and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
Molina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Molina sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Pereira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Molina closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the cage.#BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Molina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Pereira's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Molina clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Pereira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marcelo Molina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Molina clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Molina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Molina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Molina.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Molina uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Molina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Molina clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Molina. #BC#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Molina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Molina clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Molina has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Molina pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Molina moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira cracks Molina with a good jab.
Pereira lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
Molina moves into range and clinches up with Pereira.#BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Pereira throws a jab when Molina was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Pereira.
Molina tries to close the distance and clinch but Pereira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Molina moves into the clinch successfully.
Molina using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pereira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Molina manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Pereira.
#T3##BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Molina clinches up with Pereira and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Molina moves in looking to clinch but Pereira pushes him off.
Molina is looking to clinch.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Molina closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Molina moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Molina doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Molina tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira throws a quick counter kick to the body but Molina avoids it.#CL2#
Molina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Molina is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Molina has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Pereira keeps control of Molina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Molina is trying to break free.
Molina is trying to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling him.
Molina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Molina. Molina maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Molina tries to close the distance and clinch but Pereira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Molina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira working aggressively here.
Molina wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Molina instigates a clinch.
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 Carlos Pereira will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Molina moves into the clinch.
Pereira dodges an elbow strike from Molina.
#BC#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Molina doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Molina fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Molina pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Carlos Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira feints a jab promting Molina to slip. Pereira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Molina slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Molina clinches up with Pereira and pushes him back against the cage.
Molina tries to circle away but Pereira has him pinned against the cage.
Molina just leaning against Pereira, taking a breather.
Marcelo Molina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Molina wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2#
Molina closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the cage.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
Marcelo Molina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molina takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Molina moves into range and clinches up with Pereira.
Molina looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pereira keeps control of Molina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Molina is trying to force a seperation but Pereira has the dominant position.#BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Molina tries to clinch but Pereira is having none of it.
Molina ducks right into an uppercut from Pereira.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Molina moves into the clinch.
Molina has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Molina's ribs.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pereira pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Molina has closed the distance and engaged Pereira in a clinch.
#BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Molina forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Molina closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Molina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Molina pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Molina can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.
Molina has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.
Molina has had enough of the clinch but Pereira keeps him there for the moment.
Molina is looking to break free of the clinch but Pereira has double underhooks.
Molina looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Molina fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pereira, pushing him back against the cage.
Molina misses with a knee strike.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Molina uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Molina manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Molina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Molina slips under a jab from Pereira.#CL2#
Molina moves into the clinch successfully.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
Molina scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Molina clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Pereira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Molina moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Molina closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Molina closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Molina fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Molina has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Molina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Molina tries to clinch but Pereira is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira swats away the attempt to clinch by Molina.
Pereira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pereira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Pereira keeps the fight on the outside.
Molina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Molina ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Molina blocks a head kick by Pereira.
#CL2#
Molina clinches with his opponent.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira blocks a body shot from Molina.
Molina blocking some punches.
#BC#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Molina closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the cage.
Molina leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Molina's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Molina pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pereira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
Molina checks a low kick from Pereira.#CL2#
Molina fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pereira, pushing him back against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Molina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molina tries to clinch but Pereira is having none of it.
Crunch! Pereira slams his shin into Molina's torso.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pereira throws a quick counter kick to the body but Molina avoids it.
Molina moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molina tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.
Pereira throws a counter high kick but Molina was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Molina. Molina maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molina tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.
Molina tries to clinch up.
Pereira is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Molina fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pereira, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Molina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pereira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Molina scrambles back to his feet.
Pereira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Molina has closed the distance and engaged Pereira in a clinch.
Molina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Molina is trying to break the clinch but Pereira is controlling him.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira throws a body punch but Molina moves out of range.
Molina tries to clinch up.
Molina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
#CL2#
Molina takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Molina scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Molina has managed to clinch.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Molina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carlos Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molina tries a body shot but Pereira blocks it.
Pereira tries to work over Molina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Molina takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Molina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marcelo Molina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molina tries to work over Pereira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcelo Molina.
I think Pereira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcelo Molina! |
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Event:
WFC 4: Ricci vs Silva
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Payash is out of range.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Payash tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers misses with a right hand #CL#
and Payash counters by clinching up.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Payash avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage. #BC2#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Rogers - just one landing.
Payash is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rogers clinches with his opponent.
Payash is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Payash content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Rogers misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Payash walks into a straight right hand from Rogers.#TD2#
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Payash has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rogers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Payash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Rogers misses #TD#
and Payash counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rogers won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers pushes Payash away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Payash gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payash working the ground and pound but Rogers is defending the strikes.
Rogers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Payash has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Payash misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Payash tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Payash looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rogers is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers defending against the ground and pound.
Rogers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Payash in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Payash working away.
Rogers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Payash has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rogers is trying to control Payash's posture but Payash avoids it. #ES2#
Rogers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Payash wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#Payash is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Lala Payash has been cut.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Rogers! Payash is backing up but he can't get away as Rogers lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Payash and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pookie Rogers! |
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Event:
WFC 2: Ichirou vs Edwards
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Payash slips a straight right by Aliyev.
Payash swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Payash forces Aliyev back against the cage and clinches.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Payash breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Aliyev moves into the clinch.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Payash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses.
Aliyev throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Payash.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Payash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Payash blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Payash pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payash is stalling here.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Payash's defenses.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Payash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Payash leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payash content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Aliyev misses with a knee strike.
Aliyev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aliyev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payash's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aliyev throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Aliyev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Payash moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Payash has closed the distance and engaged Aliyev in a clinch.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aliyev misses with a knee to the head.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev avoids a wild elbow strike from Payash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payash is looking to control Aliyev's arms but Aliyev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payash has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aliyev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payash's brow.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Aliyev tries a knee to the head but Payash blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow.
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aliyev throws an elbow but misses.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Payash blocks the elbow strike.
We've been informed that Aliyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it misses.
Aliyev misses with an elbow strike.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aliyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payash is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Aliyev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aliyev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Payash's brow.
Payash avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses.
Aliyev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Payash stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aliyev throws an elbow but misses.
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Payash's defenses.
Aliyev misses with an elbow strike.
#T4##BC#
Payash breaks the clinch.
Aliyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Aliyev clinches up against the cage.
Aliyev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payash blocks it with crossed arms.
Payash avoids a wild elbow strike from Aliyev.#BC#
Payash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Aliyev clinches up against the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Payash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aliyev blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Aliyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Aliyev clinches up with Payash and pushes him back against the cage.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Payash stalling against the cage.
Payash wants to get back to striking at distance but Aliyev won't allow it.
Payash manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Payash avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
#T1#
Payash avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
Payash blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Payash avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
Aliyev lands an elbow just above Payash 's eye.
Payash stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev misses with an elbow over the top.
Aliyev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Payash blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Lala Payash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islam Aliyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Payash is looking to control Aliyev's arms but Aliyev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Payash has his back to the cage.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses.
Payash avoids the elbow strike from Aliyev, against the cage.
Aliyev tries a knee to the head but Payash blocks it.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses.
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Payash blocks an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aliyev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payash blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Payash avoids a wild elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev lands an elbow inside.
Payash slowing the pace effectively.
Aliyev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Payash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Aliyev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Islam Aliyev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payash dodges an elbow strike from Aliyev.
Payash blocks an elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliyev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Payash's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payash - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islam Aliyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aliyev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islam Aliyev!
A less than humble Islam Aliyev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WFC 1: Baltaretu vs Ballo
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Ballo. Beautiful body shot.
Ballo just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Baltaretu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baltaretu is stalling in the full guard.
Ballo tries to strike from the bottom.
Baltaretu landing with the ground and pound.
Ballo trying to strike off his back.
Ballo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Baltaretu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baltaretu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ballo striking off his back but it's not causing Baltaretu any problems.
Ballo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ballo has momentary wrist control but Baltaretu slips an elbow through the middle.
Baltaretu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baltaretu gets to his feet and stands over Ballo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ballo felt that one! Baltaretu unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ballo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Mohammed Ballo spoke after the fight, saying 'It was not a good performance, but I will be back stronger soon!'. |
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Event:
WFC 1: Baltaretu vs Ballo
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Molina closes the distance and clinches.
Molina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Molina to the mat.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Molina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Molina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Molina defends easily.
Molina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SU2#
Molina stands up and waves to Silva to follow him. #CL2#
Molina has managed to clinch.
Molina wants to break free but Silva has control.
Molina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molina lands a shot to the body.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Molina's efforts to push away.
Silva prevents a body shot from Molina.
Silva has Molina pressed against the cage, preventing Molina from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Silva manages to pull guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Molina tries to pass. #SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Molina advances to half guard. #SUB#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molina is controlling the pace.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Molina has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Molina gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Molina clinches.
Molina missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Silva manages to pull guard.
Molina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Molina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Molina defends it easily.
#T4#
Molina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Silva has his foot on Molina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molina works his way back into a safe position though.
Molina content to stall in guard here.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva keeping full guard, as Molina tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Molina darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.#TD#
Silva pulls guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Molina tries to pass. #SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Molina is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Molina pushes his legs off easily.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Molina stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Molina has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Molina manages to pass to side control!
Silva is letting Molina control him for a moment.
Molina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Molina 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.
Silva wants to control but Molina postures up.
Silva misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Molina is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Molina trying to control but Silva postures up.
Molina preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Molina trying to control but Silva postures up.
Molina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Molina is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Molina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva won't allow Molina to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Molina pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molina can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Molina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Molina tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Molina clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Molina. #TD#
Silva pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Molina is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Molina has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Molina defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Molina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Molina wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#SUB#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Molina stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Molina pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Molina slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Molina uses from the top position.
Molina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marcelo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SU2#
Molina stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Molina moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Molina uses from the top position. #SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Molina has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Molina's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Silva!
Marcelo Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WFC 1: Baltaretu vs Ballo
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Bustamante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bustamante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Bustamante.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Bustamante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards is looking for a counter combo.
Bustamante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bustamante gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards throws a big counter combination but Bustamante scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bustamante doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Bustamante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bustamante.
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vicent Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Bustamante.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bustamante throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a one two combo.
Bustamante misses with a takedown
and Bustamante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Bustamante manages to avoid it.#T2#
Edwards leaves Bustamante with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bustamante looks winded!
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Edwards sends Bustamante down but not out. Edwards dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Bustamante is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Francisco Bustamante has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Edwards seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Edwards fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Edwards working the ground and pound from side control.
Edwards creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bustamante sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Edwards throws an elbow but Bustamante slips to the side and avoids it well.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Edwards misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Edwards working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Edwards tries to score with some ground and pound. Bustamante controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Edwards creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bustamante sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Edwards looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bustamante is avoiding damage well.
Edwards throws an elbow but Bustamante slips to the side and avoids it well.
Edwards throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Edwards tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Edwards throws an elbow but Bustamante slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Edwards crashes against the mat.
Bustamante wants to control but Edwards postures up.
Edwards postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bustamante parries the strikes from Edwards easily there. Edwards is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bustamante to escape.
Edwards working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Edwards throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bustamante works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Bustamante blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
Edwards throws a strike but Bustamante avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Edwards won't allow Bustamante to get back to his feet. #SU#
Edwards stands and steps away. Bustamante gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bustamante misses with a takedown
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bustamante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bustamante tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edwards.
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!
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bustamante thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicent Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Bustamante's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bustamante with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edwards to score with a decent uppercut.
Bustamante tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
and Edwards counters with a three punch combo that has Bustamante backing up. Bustamante nods at Edwards to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Bustamante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bustamante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bustamante tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edwards defends well and Bustamante ends up having to push Edwards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vicent Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Bustamante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante shoots for a double leg takedown but Edwards sprawls well. He's pushed Bustamante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Edwards was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bustamante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Bustamante is breathing heavily.#T1#
Edwards cracks Bustamante with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Bustamante.
Bustamante with a poor takedown
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edwards lands a glancing blow to the side of Bustamante's head.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Bustamante's body. Bustamante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bustamante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bustamante gets slowly back to his feet.
Vicent Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Bustamante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edwards finds it's way round the side to connect with Bustamante's head.
Bustamante with a poor takedown
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Bustamante.
Bustamante misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
Edwards lands an overhand right.#T3#
Bustamante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bustamante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Bustamante moves away and avoids it.
Bustamante throws a combination that misses
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1-2. Edwards obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vicent Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards lands with a straight right. Bustamante didn't see that one coming.
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
Bustamante has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vicent Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Bustamante shoots and misses
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Bustamante with an uppercut!
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bustamante manages to avoid it.
Bustamante fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bustamante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bustamante tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicent Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Bustamante's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bustamante takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bustamante is defended easily by Edwards.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Bustamante with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante with a poor takedown
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Vicent Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Bustamante.
Bustamante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Bustamante back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Edwards. #T1#
Edwards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Edwards.
Bustamante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bustamantes head.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bustamante is defending well for now.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards has Bustamante pressed against the cage.
Bustamante tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bustamante wants a takedown.
#T2#
A short left from Edwards. #BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Bustamante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bustamante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bustamante tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
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!#CL#
Edwards clinches.
Edwards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bustamante can do to turn this around?
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3##BC#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bustamante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edwards scores with a nice strike.
Bustamante tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edwards defends well and Bustamante ends up having to push Edwards into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Edwards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edwards is stalling here.
Bustamante is trying desperately to land a takedown but Edwards is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bustamante.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bustamante has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vicent Edwards.
Bustamante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Edwards takes a swing at Bustamante's ribcage but misses.
Bustamante feints the counter takedown.
Bustamante tries for a takedown but Edwards circles away easily
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Francisco Bustamante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bustamante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicent Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicent Edwards!
Vicent Edwards spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
WFC 1: Baltaretu vs Ballo
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Lewandowski clinches with his opponent.
Lewandowski has had enough of the clinch but Payash keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Payash breaks from the clinch.
Lewandowski shoots in but Payash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewandowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Payash is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Payash clinches with his opponent.
Payash lands a damaging elbow.
Payash lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski jumps guard but Payash stands there with Lewandowski around his waist. Lewandowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski is trying to push Payash away but Payash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Payash taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lewandowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Payash can't find room to land a body shot as Lewandowski controls the action.
Lewandowski tries to land a knee to the head but Payash blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Lewandowski blocks a body shot from Payash.
Lewandowski has Payash pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Payash manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Lewandowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Payash breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Payash throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Payash moves into the clinch.
Lewandowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Payash has double underhooks. #BC2#
Payash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lewandowski has managed to clinch.
Lewandowski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payash is defending well.
Payash taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Payash breaks the clinch.
Lewandowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payash. #CL#
Lewandowski has closed the distance and engaged Payash in a clinch.
#T2#
Payash creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lewandowski's defenses.
Lewandowski tries for a takedown but Payash manages to get underhooks.
Payash lands an elbow just above Lewandowski 's eye. #ROC2#Lewandowski is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Larry Lewandowski has been cut.#BC2#
Payash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Lewandowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Payash closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payash lands a knee to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Payash lands a big elbow that drops Lewandowski! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Lewandowski is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lala Payash!
Post fight, an emotional Lala Payash said 'Pakistan!'. |
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