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Event:
WCF WNF 52: Camara vs Gracie
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Wad lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.
No joy there for Wad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wad throws a sloppy head kick and Von Ryan moves out of range easily.
Von Ryan avoids the body shot from Wad.
Von Ryan throws a big counter combination but Wad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wad misses with a looping left.
Wad throws a head kick that Von Ryan semi-blocks.
Wad throws a head kick that misses.
Wad throws a sloppy head kick and Von Ryan moves out of range easily.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Ryan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Wad rushes Von Ryan and pushes him back 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!
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wad told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Wad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Von Ryan drags the fight down to the ground.
Wad looking to pass the guard.
Von Ryan keeping moving, preventing Wad from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Von Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Wad is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Von Ryan pushes a forearm under Wad's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wad is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF 65:Goncalves vs Ji Woo
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Wad as Teteny shoots in.
Wad lands with a kick to the temple. Teteny shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Daaniel Teteny has been cut.#KD2#
Wad lands a big head kick that sends Teteny tumbling to the mat! Wad takes a step backwards and waves Teteny back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Teteny is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Wad throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Teteny is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Todd Wad! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 42: Zwirn vs Turunen
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Leahy shoots in for a takedown but Wad shows good takedown defense.
Leahy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wad swivels and escapes.
Wad throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Leahy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leahy stops Wad from standing up. #SUB#
Leahy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wad dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Leahy working for a triangle but Wad defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wad wants to control from the top but Leahy keeps moving. #SUB#
Leahy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wad rolls with it to try and escape but Leahy cranks on the arm and Wad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Leahy! |
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Event:
WCF 55: Escalante vs Garcia 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Teteny shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wad wriggles free and stands up.
Wad throws a head kick that Teteny semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Daaniel Teteny has been cut.
Wad stuffs the takedown.
Teteny shoots in and drives through. Wad sprawls well.
Wad lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Wad moves into the clinch.
Teteny tries to score a body lock takedown but Wad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Teteny has been working on his balance at Panda Fights Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daaniel Teteny. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Wad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wad cracks a nice hook into Teteny's ribs.#CL2#
Wad pushes Teteny up against the cage in a clinch.
Wad misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Wad breaks the clinch.
Wad throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teteny's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teteny. #CL2#
Wad instigates a clinch. #T1#
Wad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Teteny.
#BC2#
Wad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teteny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wad.
Teteny has his takedown stuffed
and Wad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd Wad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Wad takes the fight into the clinch.
Wad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Teteny wants a takedown but no success here.
Teteny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wad prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Wad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wad closes the distance and pushes Teteny back into the cage.#BC2#
Wad breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wad!
#T2##KD2#
Wad lands a big head kick that sends Teteny tumbling to the mat! Wad takes a step backwards and waves Teteny back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Teteny is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wad wobbles Teteny with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Wad dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Teteny to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Todd Wad! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 31: Escalante vs Abner
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Lo Zizio blocks a head kick by Wad.
#TD#
Lo Zizio gets the takedown into side control.
Wad explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Wad pushes Lo Zizio up against the cage in a clinch.
Wad is looking to break free of the clinch but Lo Zizio has double underhooks.
Wad can't break the clinch.
Wad is trying to break free.
Lo Zizio has Wad pressed against the cage, preventing Wad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lo Zizio wants a takedown.
Wad scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lo Zizio is trying to drag Wad to the mat but Wad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lo Zizio. #TD#
Lo Zizio has Wad pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lo Zizio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wad tumbling to the mat - Lo Zizio dives into Wad's guard.
Wad working a defensive guard but Lo Zizio passes into half guard.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Lo Zizio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Lo Zizio there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wad pushes Lo Zizio off looking to stand but Lo Zizio dives back in and keeps control.
Wad holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lo Zizio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lo Zizio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wad is trying to stand.
Lo Zizio winds up and cracks Wad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lo Zizio winds up and cracks Wad with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Wad is rocked!
Lo Zizio working over Wad with some ground and pound. Wad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wad is still in real trouble! Can Lo Zizio finish him?
Wad wants to improve his position but Lo Zizio is controlling well.
Lo Zizio lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wad quite badly. Wad pulls Lo Zizio in close trying to recover. Lo Zizio postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wad on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wad doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciccio Lo Zizio!
A very excited looking Ciccio Lo Zizio 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. |
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Event:
WCF 43: Garcia vs Road
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wad moves to clinch but Fizzelstiks breaks away
enabling Fizzelstiks to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Todd Wad has been cut.#CL#
Wad gets a clinch. #BC#
Wad breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Wad.
Wad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Fizzelstiks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fizzelstiks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fizzelstiks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fizzelstiks swats away the attempt to clinch by Wad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wad has closed the distance and engaged Fizzelstiks in a clinch.
#BC#
Wad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wad darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Fizzelstiks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wad! Fizzelstiks lets Wad back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Wad is rocked!#T1#
Wad lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Wad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fizzelstiks misses with an uppercut. Wad saw that one coming.
Wad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fizzelstiks lands with a nice body punch.
Wad moves to clinch but Fizzelstiks breaks away
and Fizzelstiks counters with a right hand from hell and Wad is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
Jermaine Fizzelstiks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 19: Rua Bolsdeep
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twounsend uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wad.
Wad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Twounsend showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wad.
Wad throws the kick towards the body but Twounsend avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Wad.
Wad closes the distance and clinches up with Twounsend, looking for a takedown. Wad pushes Twounsend against the cage but Twounsend circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Wad.
Twounsend throws out a counter right but Wad avoids it with no problem.
Wad tries to close the distance and clinch but Twounsend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Twounsend releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Todd Wad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wad lands with a kick to the temple. Twounsend shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight stays on the outside here - Wad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad throws a head kick that Twounsend semi-blocks.
Wad throws a sloppy head kick and Twounsend moves out of range easily.
Twounsend avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Twounsend throws an overhand right that lands on Wad's shoulder, as Wad tries to avoid the shot.
Twounsend takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Twounsend scores with a nice right hand.
Wad tries to close the distance and clinch but Twounsend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Twounsend avoids the head kick by Wad.
Twounsend is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wad.
Wad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wad thuds his shin into the meat of Twounsend's side.
Twounsend walks into a straight right hand from Wad.
A jab lands there for Wad.
Twounsend throws a lazy right hand but Wad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
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#
Wad clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Wad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wad throws a head kick but Twounsend moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Twounsend on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wad slips a jab from Twounsend.
A shot to the body from Twounsend misses
and Wad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Twounsend uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wad.
Twounsend pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Twounsend.
Wad wants to clinch up but Twounsend keeps it at a distance.
Twounsend throws a jab but it's blocked by Wad.
Good leg kick by Wad.
Wad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Wad does no damage.
Wad doesn't manage to clinch there - Twounsend circles away.
#T3#
Twounsend checks a low kick from Wad.
Wad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Twounsend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Twounsend throws out the jab.
Twounsend blocks a head kick by Wad.
Twounsend loads up on a big right hand but Wad slips the punch.
We've been informed that Twounsend has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wad throws a sloppy head kick and Twounsend moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Twounsend.
Twounsend on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wad tries to clinch but Twounsend is having none of it.
Twounsend misses with a straight left.
Wad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Twounsend.
Twounsend throws an overhand right that lands on Wad's shoulder, as Wad tries to avoid the shot.
Wad tries to clinch up.
Twounsend throws out a counter right but Wad avoids it with no problem.#T4#
The fighters circling - Twounsend throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wad is looking to counter punch.
Twounsend tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wad was well out of range. Poor timing from Twounsend.
Wad throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Twounsend.
Wad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Twounsend throws a shot from downtown. Wad moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Twounsend tries to keep at a distance but Wad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wad looking to stall.
Wad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Twounsend slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Wad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Twounsend just misses with a punch to the body.
Twounsend throws a body punch but Wad moves out of range.
Wad connects with a high kick.
Wad throws a head kick that Twounsend semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Kyle Twounsend has been cut.
Twounsend throws a jab but it's blocked by Wad.
Twounsend blocks a head kick by Wad.
Todd Wad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wad is looking to clinch.
Wad misses with a body kick.
Twounsend looks to throw the jab but Wad is out of range.
Wad throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Twounsend on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad defending well as Twounsend loads up on a big left hand.
Wad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wad misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Wad misses
and Twounsend counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wad slips a straight right by Twounsend.#T1#
Wad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wad.
Twounsend swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Twounsend finds it's target.
Twounsend misses the jab.
Twounsend swats away the attempt to clinch by Wad.
Wad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Twounsend throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Twounsend.
Wad wants to clinch
letting Twounsend counter with a right hand. #T2#
Twounsend throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twounsend uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wad.
Twounsend swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Twounsend swats away the attempt to clinch by Wad.
Wad scores with a nice right hand.
Wad moves forwards but Twounsend connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Twounsend ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wad scores with a hook to the body. Twounsend takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Twounsend wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Wad forces Twounsend back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Twounsend is trying to break the clinch but Wad is controlling him.#BC#
Wad manages to break the clinch.
Wad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Twounsend circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wad closes the distance but Twounsend moves to the side
and Twounsend counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wad thinking.
Twounsend avoids the head kick by Wad.
Twounsend looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wad fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Twounsend! But no joy.
Wad tries to close the distance and clinch but Twounsend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Twounsend throws a hook but Wad blocks it.
Wad throws a leg kick
and Twounsend counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Twounsend. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Twounsend.
Wad throws a combination that misses
and Twounsend counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wad tries to clinch there but Twounsend circles away.
Wad is looking to clinch but Twounsend is avoiding it.
Wad throws out a loose jab but Twounsend uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Twounsend can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Twounsend.
Wad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wad throws a lazy right hand but Twounsend sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Twounsend.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wad throws a series of punches but Twounsend moves out of range.
Twounsend missing with a left hand there. Wad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wad darts in trying to clinch
and Twounsend counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Twounsend will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyle Twounsend's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Twounsend misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Wad. That snapped Twounsend's head back.
Wad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Wad.
Wad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Twounsend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Twounsend scores with a jab to the jaw.
Twounsend blocks a head kick by Wad.
Twounsend just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad throws a shot from downtown. Twounsend moves away and avoids it.
Wad scores with a body shot.
Wad doesn't manage to clinch there - Twounsend circles away.
Wad tries a head kick but it misses.
Wad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Twounsend.#T1#
Wad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Twounsend swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Twounsend gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Twounsend cracks Wad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wad takes a swing at Twounsend's ribcage but misses.
Twounsend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wad manages to avoid it.
A combination from Wad does no damage.
Twounsend blocks a head kick by Wad.
Wad drops his hands momentarily and Twounsend takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Twounsend avoids a punch combination nicely.
Twounsend takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Twounsend moves out of range of the strikes.
Wad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Twounsend misses with a straight right.
Wad misses with a lunging right hand
and Twounsend connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Twounsend might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wad moves out of range as Twounsend strikes.
Wad staying out of range there.
Wad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wad throws a series of punches but Twounsend moves out of range.
Wad wants to clinch
enabling Twounsend to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Twounsend misses with an uppercut.
Wad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Twounsend thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd Wad is winning the standup battle so far.
Wad tries a head kick but it misses.
Twounsend looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Twounsend lands a nice looking body shot.
Twounsend connects with a crisp jab.
Twounsend looks to score with a jab to the body but Wad is just out of range.
Wad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Wad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wad.
Wad tries to clinch but Twounsend moves out of range.
Wad throws a body shot but no joy.
Twounsend throws a hook but Wad blocks it.
A head kick by Wad misses
and Twounsend connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wad tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Twounsend counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Twounsend misses with an uppercut. Wad saw that one coming.
Wad wants to clinch
and Twounsend counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wad throws a head kick that misses.
Wad throws a wild body kick that Twounsend sees coming a mile off.
Wad throws a head kick but Twounsend moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Todd Wad.
Well Wad 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Wad! |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 3
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mateis Laeiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mateis Laeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Mateis Laeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mateis Laeiro dives in and grabs Wad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wad pushes down on Mateis Laeiro's head and hops out.
Mateis Laeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wad tries to avoid it but Mateis Laeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wad to the ground. Wad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mateis Laeiro with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Wad counter with a right hand.
Mateis Laeiro is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Wad has managed to clinch.
Mateis Laeiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wad is defending well.#TD2#
Wad decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mateis Laeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mateis Laeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mateis Laeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wad managing to control the position. #SUB#
Mateis Laeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Mateis Laeiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Mateis Laeiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mateis Laeiro has Wad in his guard.#REVB#
Wad tries to free his leg and advance position but Mateis Laeiro is retaining full guard.
Wad throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Mateis Laeiro working for a triangle but Wad defends it easily.
#SUB#
Wad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Mateis Laeiro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mateis Laeiro working for a triangle but Wad defends it easily.
Wad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mateis Laeiro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mateis Laeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wad trying to control the position from guard on top but Mateis Laeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wad won't allow Mateis Laeiro to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Mateis Laeiro has his foot on Wad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wad works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mateis Laeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mateis Laeiro is keeping the position for now.
Wad is looking to work some ground and pound but Mateis Laeiro has wrist control.#SUB#
Mateis Laeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wad defends it easily.
Wad wants to control from the top but Mateis Laeiro keeps moving. #SUB#
Mateis Laeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mateis Laeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wad has managed to get both his arms back between Mateis Laeiro's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mateis Laeiro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wad has his hands clasped together but Mateis Laeiro extends and breaks Wad's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mateis Laeiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro! |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Garrett misses.
Garrett lands with a good body shot.
Garrett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big left from Garrett misses.
Wad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garrett throws a body shot but no joy.
Wad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wad tries to clinch up but Garrett circles away and keeps his distance.
Garrett throws out a counter right but Wad avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Wad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garrett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garrett working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad wants to stand but Garrett is controlling the position.
Wad controlling the position.
Garrett postures up in Wad's guard and throws a big left but Wad blocks it.
Garrett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Wad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garrett defends it easily.#T1#
Garrett cracks Wad with a solid left hand.
Garrett cracks Wad with a solid left hand.
Garrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garrett cracks Wad with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Wad is rocked!
Garrett passes Wad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Wad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrett is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wad is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garrett fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wad from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garrett! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Garrett! |
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Event:
BFC 9: Gracie Vs. The Blade 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalbert misses with a lunging right hand
and Wad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jalbert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jalbert misses with a hook.
Wad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jalbert.
Jalbert lands with a straight right. Wad didn't see that one coming.
Jalbert scores with a decent looking hook.
Wad fails with a takedown attempt.
Jalbert throws a shot to the body.
Jalbert drops Wad with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jalbert 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 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Jalbert!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jean Luc Jalbert thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BFC 4: Mullin vs. Cole
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Wad wants to clinch up but Balandabad keeps it at a distance.
Wad throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Balandabad.#CL2#
Wad gets tackled into the cage by Balandabad. Balandabad maintains the clinch.
Balandabad lands an elbow inside that Wad shrugs off.
Wad is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Balandabad. #CUT2#
It looks like Todd Wad has been cut.
Balandabad trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Balandabad. #BC2#
Balandabad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balandabad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Balandabad moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Wad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balandabad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balandabad misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Balandabad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Wad gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balandabad tries to kick Wad off in order to stand up. Wad Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Balandabad is not content to let Wad control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balandabad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Balandabad pushes Wad away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wad gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wad is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Balandabad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wad is looking to take a break and control but Balandabad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balandabad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wad has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balandabad is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wad trying to control the position but Balandabad is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Balandabad closes the distance and pushes Wad back into the cage.#TD#
Wad has picked Balandabad up - he's going for a ride! Wad dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balandabad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wad lands with a punch from half guard.
Wad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wad is looking to take a break and control but Balandabad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Balandabad pushes Wad off looking to stand but Wad dives back in and keeps control.
Wad trying to control the action but Balandabad is working from the bottom.
Balandabad is trying to stand up here but Wad is controlling him well.
Balandabad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wad.
Wad working over Balandabad with some ground and pound. Balandabad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Wad seems content to control.
Balandabad scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wad manages to mount him!
Balandabad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wad trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Balandabad is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Balandabad is squirming around, avoiding Wad's attempts to control the action.
Balandabad squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wad wants to control the pace but Balandabad is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Balandabad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wad.
Wad controlling the pace for now.
Balandabad really wants to buck Wad off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Todd Wad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Todd Wad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Balandabad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balandabad blocks a head kick by Wad.
Wad lands a lovely overhand right.
Balandabad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balandabad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balandabad sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Balandabad clinches.
A body shot lands from Balandabad.
Balandabad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balandabad tries to work over Wad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balandabad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balandabad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wad's defenses.
Wad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balandabad lands a right hand.
Balandabad misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Balandabad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wad avoids it.
Balandabad misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Balandabad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Balandabad lands but Wad takes it in his stride.
Balandabad connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Balandabad clinches.
Balandabad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
I was talking to Wad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wad managing to block the knees to the body from Balandabad.
Balandabad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Balandabad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wad tries to close the distance and clinch but Balandabad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Balandabad closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Balandabad manages to break the clinch.
Balandabad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD#
Wad lands a left and a right that send Balandabad crashing to the mat, dazed. Wad thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Balandabad is rocked!
Todd Wad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wad is defended easily by Balandabad.
Balandabad is still on wobbly legs! Can Wad finish him?
OH! Balandabad has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Wad smells blood and charges in for the finish! Wad unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Balandabad sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Todd Wad!
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Event:
HFC 13 - Barbosa vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Wad takes the fight into the clinch.
Wad gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Wad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wad tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Wad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wad tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Wad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Thompson jumps into guard, dragging Wad to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Thompson has his foot on Wad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wad works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson has his hands on Wad's head, controlling the position.
Thompson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Thompson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wad stacks Thompson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wad!
Thompson is not content to let Wad control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Wad is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Wad is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Wad is controlling well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson is positioning himself well to prevent Wad advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wad leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wad tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#KD#
Wad lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Wad takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Derrick Thompson has been cut.#KD#
Wad lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Wad takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wad. Wad gets slowly back to his feet.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Wad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Wad clinches with his opponent.
Wad stops a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Wad is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Wad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Todd Wad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wad forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
Wad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Wad is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Wad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Wad's head but Wad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wad thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Wad struggling a bit here.
Wad is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Wad wants to control but Thompson postures up.
Wad is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Wad tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Wad is working hard here to advance position.
Wad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thompson has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson controlling the position from side mount.
Wad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Thompson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wad rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thompson's guard! Nice work there by Wad!
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Montreal inform us that Thompson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thompson looking to control.
Wad trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wad trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Wad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson is controlling Wad's trapped leg to prevent Wad from advancing to side control.
Wad trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Wad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wad thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Wad wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wad wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Todd Wad is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wad dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Thompson looks to move away, Wad throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Wad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thompson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wad lands a high kick!
#CL#
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Wad. Wad maintains the clinch.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Wad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wad lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
That has opened up Derrick Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Wad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Wad lands but Thompson takes it in his stride. #CUT#
The cut above Derrick Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Wad shows good takedown defense.
Wad thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wad is defended easily by Thompson.
Danga de danga de dang - Wad scores with a four punch combination!
Wad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Wad avoids it well.
Wad is looking to counter with a body kick.
Todd Wad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Wad has managed to clinch.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Wad successfully pulls guard.
Wad is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Wad keeps moving.
Wad wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position. #T3#
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson stops Wad from standing up. #SUB2#
Thompson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wad dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Thompson is trying to control the position but Wad postures up.
Wad chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#
Derrick Thompson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derrick Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Todd Wad!
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Event:
Round 2 pt 1
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Wad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
William looks winded!
Wad misses with a takedown attempt - William sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
William goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Wad clinches up with William and pushes him back against the cage.
Wad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. William just stands there and leans against the cage.
William is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
William's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on William's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
William breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Wad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by William misses
and Wad counters with a three punch combo that has William backing up. William nods at Wad to acknowledge the strikes.
Wad swings for the body but William moves out of range.
#T1#
Wad wants to clinch.
A low kick from William misses
enabling Wad to counter with a crisp jab.
Wad tries to clinch up
and William counters with a three punch combo that has Wad backing up. Wad nods at William to acknowledge the strikes.
William plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wad keeps William at a distance using the push kick.
Wad tries to close the distance and clinch up but William swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Wad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for William!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wad is looking to take a break and control but William is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wad landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wad trying to control the position but William is working away.
Wad tries to score with some ground and pound. William controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
William is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wad asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wad wants to lay and pray for a moment but William keeps working.
Wad is really struggling to control William but he's trying to hold on to the position.
William is trying to buck Wad off.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wad darts in looking for a takedown but William gets double underhooks and turns Wad into the cage.
Wad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Todd Wad will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wad looks for a takedown but William sprawls well.
William keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kelly William seems to be getting the better of the standup.
William throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wad dives in and grabs William's left leg, looking for a takedown. William pushes down on Wad's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Wad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wad shoots in looking for a takedown. William tries to sprawl out of it but Wad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. William manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
William takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. William tries to avoid it but Wad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag William to the ground. William escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wad closes this distance looking for a takedown but William circles away.
William throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wad's head.
Wad wants to clinch but William slips to the side
and William counters with a solid body kick.
William throws a sloppy head kick and Wad moves out of range easily.
William moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
William pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wad is trying hard to land a takedown here. William sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
William displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wad.
William throws a head kick that Wad semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
William slaps away a takedown attempt from Wad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
William lands with a kick to the temple. Wad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wad shoots in looking for a takedown. William tries to sprawl out of it but Wad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. William manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
William is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Wad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. William manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
William misses with a head kick.
Wad lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kelly William seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
William takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Wad pushes William up against the cage in a clinch.
Wad is trying to pull guard but William turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Wad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd Wad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
William tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
William takes a kick to the side of the head.
William has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Wad dives in and grabs William's left leg, looking for a takedown. William pushes down on Wad's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Wad.
William dodges the punch combination from Wad.
William misses with a head kick.
Wad wants to clinch up but William keeps it at a distance.
As Wad backs off William throws a huge counter combo but Wad manages to avoid it all.
Wad shoots for a takedown but William saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
William raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
No luck for William with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Wad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wad sizes up William with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly William showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wad tries to clinch up.
William pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
William keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad cracks William with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from William. No joy for Wad on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Wad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Wad shoots in looking for a takedown. William tries to sprawl out of it but Wad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. William manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
William scores with a jab. Wad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wad is trying hard to land a takedown here. William sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wad doesn't manage to clinch there - William circles away.
Wad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
William slaps away a takedown attempt from Wad, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
William throws a lazy head kick
and Wad counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Wad shoots in and gets a takedown into William's guard.#ES2#
William scrambles and gets 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!#TD#
Wad feints and as William raises his hands in defense, Wad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
William has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wad off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
William scores with a head kick. Wad tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Wad blocks a head kick by William.
William misses with a head kick.
Wad blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick by William misses
and Wad counters with a nice body shot.
William misses with a double jab
and Wad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wad tries for a takedown but William sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
William throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Wad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wad. That's going to slow William down.
Wad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts William as he jumps to the side.
William steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wad.#T4#
Wad lands with a slapping head kick.
Wad blocks a head kick by William.
William shoots in for a takedown but Wad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
William defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wad.
William misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wad tries for a takedown but William sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
William tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly William comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think William 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelly William!
After the big win, Kelly William made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Notorious and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Champion Series 155/185
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Wad rushes Tonissaar and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slows down the pace here.
Wad tries to pull guard but Tonissaar holds him up against the cage and eventually Wad drops back down to his feet.
Tonissaar taking a breather.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Wad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tonissaar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wad 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.
Tonissaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Todd Wad has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wad gets tackled into the cage by Tonissaar. Tonissaar maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Wad looks winded!
Nice body punch from Tonissaar. #T1#
Tonissaar pushes Wad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Tonissaar.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Wad is rocked!
Tonissaar digs a right hand underneath Wad's ribcage. Wad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wad is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonissaar finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar pushes Wad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonissaar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonissaar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wad's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wad drops to his knees and Tonissaar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar made sure to mention his sponsor, Condemned in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC Knock Out 2
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Wad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adasanya wants to break free but Wad has control.
#BC2#
Wad breaks from the clinch.
Adasanya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wad.#CL2#
Wad gets a clinch.
Adasanya is looking to break free of the clinch but Wad has double underhooks.
Adasanya is working for takedown but Wad is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Wad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Wad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adasanya keeps working.
Adasanya wants to get back to his feet.
Wad is chipping away with strikes.
Adasanya pushes Wad away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wad gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Wad trying to control the action but Adasanya is working from the bottom.
Adasanya is letting Wad control him for a moment.
Wad is looking to take a break and control but Adasanya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wad is staying tight to Adasanya 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wad wants to control but Adasanya is keeping him busy.
Adasanya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wad on the ground.
Adasanya is trying to improve his position.
Wad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adasanya keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adasanya haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adasanya tries to buck Wad off but Wad is having none of it.
Wad wants to control but Adasanya is keeping him busy.
Adasanya is looking to regain half guard here but Wad keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wad controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adasanya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Wad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Adasanya both land. Nice combination.
Adasanya throws a body kick that misses.
Wad throws a head kick that Adasanya semi-blocks.
A left and a right from Adasanya both land. Nice combination.
Adasanya stuffs the takedown attempt from Wad. Wad gets slowly back to his feet.
Adasanya looks to land a body kick but Wad moved away.
Adasanya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Wad works Adasanya 's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adasanya misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Wad counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adasanya !
Wad trying to control the position but Adasanya is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wad tries to score with some ground and pound. Adasanya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Adasanya is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wad is controlling him well.#SU2#
Wad decides to stand up, so the ref orders Adasanya to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Todd Wad will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Adasanya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Adasanya avoids the head kick by Wad.
#CL2#
Wad moves into the clinch successfully.
Adasanya is trying to drag Wad to the mat but Wad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adasanya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adasanya is trying to push Wad away but Wad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adasanya looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Wad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adasanya pinned against the cage. Adasanya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Adasanya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wad.
Adasanya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adasanya wants to clinch#TD2#
and Wad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Adasanya tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wad manages to move to mount!
Adasanya wants to hold on but Wad pushes him away.
Todd Wad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wad looking to control but Adasanya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Adasanya tries to hold on but Wad postures up.
Adasanya wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adasanya is looking to escape.
Adasanya is looking to improve his position but Wad isn't that keen on the idea.
Wad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adasanya is looking to escape.
Adasanya in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Adasanya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adasanya is looking to improve his position but Wad isn't that keen on the idea.
Wad looking to control but Adasanya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adasanya tries to hold on but Wad pushes him away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wad tries to control but Adasanya wriggling away.
Adasanya is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Adasanya swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Adasanya tries to reverse the position but Wad maintains control.
Wad wants to control the pace but Adasanya is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Wad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Adasanya darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Wad takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Wad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adasanya uses from the top position.
Adasanya is looking to stand up but Wad won't let him.
Adasanya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adasanya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adasanya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wad is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad trying to control but Adasanya is working from the bottom.
Adasanya striking off his back but it's not causing Wad any problems. #T1#
Wad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wad stops Adasanya from standing up.
Adasanya keeping moving, preventing Wad from controlling successfully.
Adasanya wants to stand but Wad is controlling the position.
Wad trying to control but Adasanya is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adasanya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wad defends well.
Adasanya wants to get back to his feet but Wad passes into half guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wad moves into full mount! Adasanya won't be happy about that!
Wad tries to control but Adasanya wriggling away.
Wad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adasanya wants to get back to his feet.
Wad content just to control the position here.
Wad wants to control the pace but Adasanya is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Adasanya is desperately trying to improve his position but Wad has a good base and remains in mount.
Wad working the ground and pound effectively.
Wad controlling from mount.
Wad breaks from Adasanya 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Adasanya is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wad trying to control but Adasanya is having none of it. #T4#
Adasanya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adasanya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wad raining down shots from the mount!
Wad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wad tries to control but Adasanya wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Wad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wad 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Wad!
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Event:
HFC 1 - Genesis
Date: Jan 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Wad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Wad saw that one coming.
Wad misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Wad is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Graves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Wad's belly button to the back.
Wad slips a straight right by Graves .
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Wad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves cracks Wad with an open hand slap.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wad manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wad throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christopher Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good exchange - Graves coming out on top.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Graves .
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wad misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Graves gets a clinch. #TD2#
Wad gets control of Graves 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Graves drops back looking for a leg! Wad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wad manages to kick Graves off! Graves jumps back into Wad's guard. #T2#
Wad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves .
Graves 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wad's head.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Graves has passed into half guard!
Wad looks winded!
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Wad has hold of Graves 's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wad! #SUB#
Wad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Graves .
Wad is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Graves scoring with strikes but Wad is staying in there.
Graves working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
Wad is rocked!
Wad takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Graves 's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Graves !
A victorious Christopher Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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