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Event:
CMMA 170 Skellington v Popkov
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Werdum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sauer.
Sauer throws a head kick but Werdum moves out of range.
Werdum flicks out a counter leg kick but Sauer steps away.
Sauer throws a sloppy head kick
and Werdum counters with a thumping low kick.
Sauer is breathing heavily.
Werdum blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Sauer misses.
We've been told by Sauer's head coaches at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Werdum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Werdum thumps Sauer with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Werdum fakes the leg kick and cracks Sauer in the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Werdum! Sauer is out on his feet! Werdum rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Sauer is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Sauer is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum 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:
CMMA 154 Harrison v Ferguson
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Werdum throws a counter high kick but Andersson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Andersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefan Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches up with Werdum, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes Werdum against the cage but Werdum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson tries to clinch up.
Werdum throws a counter high kick but Andersson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Werdum feints and then cracks Andersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andersson down.
Andersson throws a combination that misses
and Werdum counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Andersson clinches up against the cage.
Andersson working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Andersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Werdum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Andersson blocks the body kick.
Andersson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Werdum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Werdum circles away.
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Werdum counters with a leg kick.
Werdum keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersson tries to clinch but Werdum moves away
and Werdum counters with a nice leg kick.
Werdum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Werdum counters with a thumping low kick.
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Werdum. Werdum obviously looking to wear him down.
Werdum lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2##CL2#
Andersson pushes Werdum up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Werdum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersson is looking to clinch but Werdum is avoiding it.
Werdum looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick from Werdum, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Werdum as Andersson shoots in.
Anderson Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Andersson.#TD2#
Andersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Werdum to the ground. Andersson is now in Werdum's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Werdum blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Andersson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andersson postures up.
#T3#
Andersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson postures up in Werdum's guard and throws a big left but Werdum blocks it.
Andersson throws an elbow that misses. Werdum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andersson's guard. Nice move by Werdum!#REVR#
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Werdum manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Werdum has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andersson has passed into side control.
Andersson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Werdum is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Andersson throws a strike aimed at the side of Werdum's head but Werdum avoids it well.
Andersson throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Andersson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Werdum takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Werdum is looking for a sweep.
Andersson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Werdum managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andersson.
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 Anderson Werdum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Werdum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Andersson gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
#CUT#It looks like Stefan Andersson has been cut.
Andersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andersson can't find room to land a body shot as Werdum controls the action.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Werdum breaks the clinch.
Stefan Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Werdum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Andersson shoots in and bounces Werdum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Werdum trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersson forces his way into half guard.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Werdum is defending well.
Andersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Werdum trying to control but Andersson postures up.
Andersson working Werdum over with strikes.
Werdum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersson.
Andersson thows a huge punch but Werdum dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Andersson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Andersson with the ground and pound from mount.
Werdum is trying to escape the mount.
Andersson working the ground and pound effectively.
Andersson with the ground and pound from mount.
Andersson softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Werdum is out cold! Andersson jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Andersson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stefan Andersson made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CMMA 140 Kanaani v Morrison
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Volkov feints and as Werdum raises his hands in defense, Volkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Werdum holds on and takes a little breather.
Volkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Werdum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Werdum tries to get out of the position.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Werdum looking for a sweep. Not yet Werdum, not yet.
Volkov trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Werdum is pulling down on Volkov's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Volkov postures up in Werdum's guard and throws a big left but Werdum blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Volkov shoots in and bounces Werdum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Werdum pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Werdum blocks nicely.
Volkov throws an elbow that misses. Werdum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkov's guard. Nice move by Werdum!#REVR#
Werdum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Werdum tries to stand but Volkov is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Werdum looking to sit in guard and control but Volkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
Werdum is pulling down on Volkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Volkov, at least for the moment.
Volkov won't allow Werdum to sweep him here. #T3#
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Werdum has wrist control.
Werdum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Werdum keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Werdum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Werdum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Werdum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Werdum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Werdum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Werdum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Werdum stuffs the takedown.
Werdum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Volkov dives in and scores a takedown into Werdum's guard.
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Volkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
and Werdum finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Werdum scoring well with a low kick there.
Werdum throws a leg kick that misses.
Werdum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Werdum stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Werdum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Werdum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Werdum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Werdum avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Anderson Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Volkov.
Werdum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Werdum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Volkov shoots in but Werdum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werdum.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Werdum.
Werdum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Werdum.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Werdum.
Volkov has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Volkov throws a right and a left that Werdum avoids nicely.
Werdum throws a nice head kick!
Werdum throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Werdum scores with a push kick.
Werdum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Werdum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Werdum misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Werdum gets caught flat footed, as Volkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Werdum scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdum moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Werdum slips the punch.
Werdum needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson Werdum is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werdum manages to avoid it.
Werdum jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Werdum misses with a head kick.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks Werdum with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Volkov dives in and grabs Werdum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Werdum pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Werdum thinks about countering with a body kick.
Werdum throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD#
Werdum lands a big head kick that sends Volkov tumbling to the mat! Werdum takes a step backwards and waves Volkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Volkov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Maxim Volkov has been cut.
Werdum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Werdum finish him?
Volkov throws a hook but Werdum blocks it.
Werdum throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Werdum.
A nice inside leg kick there by Werdum. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Volkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Werdum's head back.
#TD2#
Volkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Werdum was covering up waiting for the punch and Volkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Werdum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Werdum has wrist control.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Werdum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Werdum.
Werdum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Werdum as he avoids it easily.
Werdum is looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Volkov.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Werdum.
Volkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anderson Werdum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Werdum lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Werdum quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Werdum ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov avoids a kick to the body.
Werdum throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Werdum throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Volkov 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.
Werdum wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Werdum is having none of it.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Werdum dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Werdum tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Volkov throwing shots but Werdum is blocking nicely.
Volkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Volkov drops an elbow to the side of Werdum's head.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Werdum dodges it nicely.
Werdum is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Werdum's temple.
Werdum has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Werdum dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Werdum 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum 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. |
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Event:
CMMA XS1 Kaupens v Kushnirov
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Werdum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Werdum walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Misahawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Werdum.
Misahawa throws a combination. Werdum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Werdum is looking to land body kicks.
Misahawa throws a right and a left that Werdum avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misahawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Misahawa misses its intended target.
Werdum lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Misahawa throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Misahawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Werdum lands a leg kick that knocks Misahawa off balance momentarily.
Werdum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Misahawa pushes Werdum up against the cage in a clinch.
Misahawa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Werdum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Misahawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Misahawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Werdum backwards.
Misahawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Werdum.
Misahawa trying to land knees to the body.
Werdum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Misahawa.
Misahawa has Werdum pressed against the cage, preventing Werdum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum blocks a body shot from Misahawa.
Misahawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Misahawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Werdum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdum misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Werdum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Misahawa.
Misahawa looking to throw knees to the head but Werdum is blocking nicely.
Misahawa lands a good knee to the midsection. Werdum won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misahawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Werdum's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Anderson Werdum has been cut.
Misahawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Werdum tries to break the clinch but Misahawa is controlling the position.
Misahawa takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Werdum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misahawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Werdum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Werdum throws a quick counter kick to the body but Misahawa avoids it.
Misahawa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Werdum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Werdum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misahawa.
Misahawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Misahawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Werdum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Werdum throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Misahawa moves into the clinch.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but Misahawa blocks with his arms.
Misahawa pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Misahawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werdum takes a knee to the side of the body.
Misahawa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Misahawa.
Werdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Misahawa is defending well for now.
Werdum landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Werdum breaks from the 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!
Misahawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Werdum motions for Misahawa to come forward. Werdum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Misahawa does no damage. #KD#
Werdum lands a big head kick that sends Misahawa tumbling to the mat! Werdum takes a step backwards and waves Misahawa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Misahawa is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Misahawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Werdum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Misahawa fails to land with a series of punches.
#CUT#It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut.
Werdum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Werdum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Misahawa.
Misahawa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Werdum back to the cage. Misahawa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Misahawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misahawa lands with a nice combination. Werdum backs away looking to recover.
Misahawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Misahawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Werdum dodges the punch combination from Misahawa.
Werdum looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Misahawa. Those never looked like landing.
Kenichi Misahawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Misahawa.
Kenichi Misahawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Misahawa looks to land a combination but Werdum avoids it well.
Werdum throws the kick towards the body but Misahawa avoids it.
Werdum tries to land a front kick but Misahawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Misahawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Misahawa throws a series of punches but Werdum avoids them all with ease.
And Werdum counters with a quick kick to the body but Misahawa blocks it.
Werdum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Misahawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werdum.
Werdum tries to land a front kick but Misahawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Misahawa tries to counter with a clinch but Werdum shakes him off and moves away.
Misahawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Werdum throws a low kick but Misahawa moves out of range easily.
Werdum misses with a head kick.
Werdum sets himself, and Misahawa steps forward looking for the clinch! Werdum avoids it this time.#T3#
Misahawa throws a right and a left that Werdum avoids nicely.
Misahawa works the jab nicely.
Misahawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Misahawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Werdum.
Werdum throws a front kick aimed at Misahawa's knee but Misahawa avoids it well.
Misahawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Werdum.
Werdum throws a push kick but Misahawa slaps the foot to one side.
Werdum throws a push kick but Misahawa slaps the foot to one side.
Werdum avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Werdum.
Werdum throws a sloppy head kick and Misahawa moves out of range easily.
Misahawa wants to counter with a clinch but Werdum pushes him away.
Werdum throws a head kick that misses.
Misahawa wants to counter the offense by Werdum and move into the clinch position.
Werdum throws a head kick but Misahawa moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Misahawa throws a series of punches but Werdum avoids them all with ease.
Misahawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Misahawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Werdum moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crunch! Werdum slams his shin into Misahawa's torso.
Misahawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Werdum throws a sloppy head kick and Misahawa moves out of range easily.
Misahawa throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Misahawa closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Kenichi Misahawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misahawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Misahawa looking to slow down the pace here.
Werdum managing to block the knees to the body from Misahawa.
Misahawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Werdum blocks it with crossed arms. #T1##BC#
Werdum manages to break the clinch.
Werdum misses with a kick to the body.
Misahawa misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Werdum counters with a head kick that drops Misahawa to the mat! Misahawa scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Misahawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Werdum finish him?
Misahawa misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Werdum. That's going to slow Misahawa down.
Misahawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Werdum is looking to land body kicks.
Misahawa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Werdum throws a sloppy head kick and Misahawa moves out of range easily.
Anderson Werdum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Misahawa blocks a head kick by Werdum.
Werdum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misahawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Misahawa does no damage.
Misahawa checks a leg kick.
Misahawa misses with a shot to the body
and Werdum counters with a body kick.
Misahawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Misahawa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWerdum.#T3#
Werdum throws the kick towards the body but Misahawa avoids it.
Misahawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Misahawa does no damage.
Misahawa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Werdum at a distance.
Werdum throws a head kick but Misahawa moves out of range.
Werdum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Misahawa.
#T4#
Werdum keeps Misahawa at a distance using the push kick.
Misahawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Werdum.
Werdum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Misahawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Misahawa swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Misahawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenichi Misahawa!
After the fight, Kenichi Misahawa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CMMA 121 Panic v Lobchov
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Werdum dodges the punch combination from White.
Werdum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
Werdum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Werdum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Werdum misses with a head kick.
White digs a good hook to Werdum's body.
White with the inside leg kick.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
White misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from White does no damage. #T1#
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Werdum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Werdum.
White with the inside leg kick.
Werdum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.
Werdum fakes the leg kick and cracks White in the body.
Some wild striking there from White.
Werdum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White misses with a double jab
and Werdum counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Werdum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werdum misses with a body kick.
White misses with a straight left.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werdum.
Werdum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been told by Werdum's head coaches at High Kicks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White connects with a body shot.
Werdum blocks a low kick nicely.
White punishes Werdum's body with a nice straight punch.
Werdum slips under a jab.
Werdum moves out of range as White strikes.
Werdum thinks about countering with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Werdum down.
White lands a jab to Werdum's midsection.#T3#
A swing and a miss from White.
Some wild striking there from White.
Werdum checks a low kick from White.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Werdum.
Werdum throws a quick counter kick to the body but White avoids it.
Buster White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White tries to bum rush Werdum with a series of wild strikes but Werdum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Werdum quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
White loads up on a big right hand but Werdum slips the punch.
Werdum ducks under a wild hook from White.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werdum manages to avoid it.
Werdum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White lands a jab to Werdum's midsection.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Werdum takes one to the side of the head.
Werdum throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
A low kick from White misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White loads up on a big right hand but Werdum slips the punch.
Werdum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White missing with a left hand there. Werdum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Werdum looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Werdum counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.
White throws a jab when Werdum was well out of range.
Werdum fires out a quick counter leg kick but White just manages to avoid it.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Werdum counters with a nice body kick.
White looks winded!
A bone on bone clash there as Werdum blocks the leg kick.
White is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Werdum moves out of range of the strikes.
White moves out of range as Werdum throws a body kick.
White throws a counter combo.
Werdum checks the leg kick.
Werdum throws a counter high kick but White was just alert enough to avoid it.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster White 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#
White throws a leg kick
and Werdum counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Werdum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Werdum counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Werdum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Werdum throws a head kick that misses.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Werdum checks it well.
White tried to score with a low kick but Werdum checks it.
White misses with a wild combination.
Werdum looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
White is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White swinging wildly here.
Werdum throws a quick counter head kick but White was just out of range.
Werdum is looking to chop away at White's legs.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Werdum moves away.
Werdum thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Werdum counters with a nice kick to the body.
Werdum slips a jab from White.
Werdum is looking to counter with a body kick.
Buster White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Werdum throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
Werdum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
White wants to slow Werdum down by chopping away at his legs.
Werdum lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Werdum.
White throws a counter combo.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Werdum thinks about countering with a head kick.
Werdum lands with a nice body kick.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
White steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Werdum. That one must have hurt.
White avoids a kick to the body.
Werdum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Werdum looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
Werdum throws a head kick that misses.
White with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White throws a hook to the side of Werdum's head but Werdum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Werdum might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Werdum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White throws a leg kick
and Werdum counters with a body kick that stops White in his tracks momentarily.
White misses with an uppercut. Werdum saw that one coming.
Werdum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White throws a counter combo.
Buster White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Werdum throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
#T3#
White throws a combination that misses
and Werdum counters with a good, hard body kick but White shrugs it off.
Werdum looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
White throws a series of punches but Werdum avoids them all with ease.
Werdum thinks about countering with a body kick.
White throws a hook but Werdum blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Werdum blocks the low kick.
Werdum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
White misses with a right hand
and Werdum counters with a thumping low kick.
Werdum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Werdum!
White throws a series of punches but Werdum avoids them all with ease.
White just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWerdum.
That kick from Werdum tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Werdum counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Werdum scoring well with a low kick there.
Werdum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Werdum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Werdum checks a leg kick.
It appears Werdum was looking to counter with a kick there.
White looks to land a left hand but Werdum moved out of range nicely.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Werdum counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
Werdum pushes White away with a front kick.
White moves out of range as Werdum throws a body kick.
White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Werdum scores with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
White throws a body punch but Werdum moves out of range.
Werdum jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
White misses with a low kick.
A low kick from White misses
and Werdum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Werdum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White throws a shot from downtown. Werdum moves away and avoids it.
It appears Werdum was looking to counter with a kick there.
Werdum checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from White lands.
White misses with a double jab
and Werdum counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Werdum.
Werdum lands with a kick to the ribs.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Werdum.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Werdum counters with a nice leg kick.
Werdum pushes White away with a front kick.
Werdum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Werdum.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Werdum circles away quickly and effectively.
That kick from Werdum tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
Werdum looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
White misses with a right hand
and Werdum counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
A head kick from Werdum lands but White takes it in his stride.
White missing with a left hand there. Werdum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Werdum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWerdum.#T2#
Werdum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Werdum thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werdum blocks a jab.
White misses with a low kick.
Werdum thinks about countering with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
Werdum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Werdum throws a head kick that misses.
White throws a right hand that Werdum ducks under and follows up with a left that Werdum also avoids with ease.
Werdum feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from White misses.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Werdum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White misses with a straight left.
White misses with a hook
and Werdum counters with a body kick.
White motions for Werdum to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Werdum defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Werdum.
White tries to work over Werdum's front leg with a kick but Werdum checks it.
White misses with a low kick.
Werdum looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
Werdum throws a half hearted mid kick.
White scores with a jab. Werdum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from White misses
and Werdum counters with a head kick. #T4#
White throws a jab when Werdum was well out of range.
Werdum lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
White throws a shot from downtown. Werdum moves away and avoids it.
Werdum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Werdum slips a jab and a cross from White.
Nice body kick from Werdum.
White takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a low kick, looking for Werdum's leg but Werdum calmly moves out of range.
Werdum throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Werdum.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Werdum is looking to counter with head kicks.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Werdum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Werdum.
Werdum quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Werdum.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Werdum 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CMMA 98 Donovan vs Pitt
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Werdum slaps away a takedown attempt from Jameson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jameson darts in looking for a takedown but Werdum gets double underhooks and turns Jameson into the cage.
We've been told by Werdum's head coaches at High Kicks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Werdum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Werdum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jameson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jameson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Werdum's waist but Werdum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jameson off to one side.
Anderson Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyler Jameson.#TD2#
Jameson drives through with a takedown into Werdum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Werdum keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Werdum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Werdum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Werdum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Jameson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jameson tries to strike from the bottom.
Jameson controls Werdum momentarily but Werdum frees himself. #SUB2#
Jameson working for a triangle but Werdum defends it easily.
Jameson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Werdum is looking to advance position but Jameson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Werdum tries to hold on but Jameson postures up.
Jameson throwing strikes but Werdum bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Werdum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Werdum postures up.
#SUB2#
Jameson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Jameson has his foot on Werdum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Werdum works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Jameson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jameson controls Werdum momentarily but Werdum frees himself.
Jameson wants to sweep here but Werdum controlling him for the moment.
Werdum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jameson is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werdum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Jameson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Werdum is defending well. Jameson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Werdum has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jameson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyler Jameson! |
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Event:
CMMA 88 De Minaur vs Seng
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Bashir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Werdum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Bashir - just one landing.
Bashir misses with an uppercut.
Werdum throws a wild body kick that Bashir sees coming a mile off.
Bashir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bashir thuds his right hand into Werdum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Werdum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashir.
Bashir moves out of range of the body kick.
Werdum avoids the body shot from Bashir.
Bashir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Werdum in his tracks.
Werdum slips under a jab.
Bashir swings widly with a right hand
and Werdum counters with a thumping low kick.
Bashir looks to throw the jab but Werdum is out of range. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bashir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Werdum walks into a straight right hand from Bashir.
An inside leg kick from Werdum misses.
As Werdum looks to move away, Bashir throws a big counter combo but Werdum just gets out of the way.
Bashir punishes Werdum's body with a nice straight punch.
Bashir misses with a hook.
Werdum moves out of range as Bashir strikes.
Bashir throws a jab but it's blocked by Werdum.
Werdum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Werdum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Werdum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bashir moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWerdum.
Bashir throws a lazy uppercut
and Werdum counters with a nice body kick.
Bashir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Bashir looks to score with a jab to the body but Werdum is just out of range.
Werdum steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Bashir misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Bashir misses with a body shot.
Julian Bashir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Werdum moves away.
Werdum moves out of range as Bashir strikes.
A low kick from Werdum is predictable there
and Bashir counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashir throws a good cross that connects.
Bashir looks to score with a jab to the body but Werdum is just out of range.
Bashir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Werdum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashir.
Bashir moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWerdum.
Bashir missing with a left hand there. Werdum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Werdum has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bashir misses with a left hand
and Werdum counters with a head kick. That will keep Bashir thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Werdum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Werdum blocks a jab.
Bashir misses with a left hand
and Werdum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bashir misses the jab.
Bashir just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashir cracks Werdum with a good jab.
Bashir throws a body punch but Werdum moves out of range.
Bashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Bashir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Werdum defending well as Bashir loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Werdum.
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!
Bashir is trying to escape the position but Werdum is controlling the position.
Bashir wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee asks Werdum politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Werdum prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bashir is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Bashir 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#
Bashir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Werdum's head backwards.
Werdum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Werdum throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bashir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Bashir there.
Werdum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bashir lands a nice looking body shot.
Bashir throws a body punch but Werdum moves out of range.
Bashir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Werdum can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir tests Werdum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Werdum defending well as Bashir loads up on a big left hand.
Bashir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashir lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Bashir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Werdum throws a chopping leg kick but Bashir manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bashir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bashir blocks a low kick nicely.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Werdum is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bashir misses with a two punch combination.
Werdum lands a nice looking body kick.
Bashir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashir swings for the body but Werdum moves out of range.
Werdum counters with a body kick.
Bashir avoids the head kick by Werdum.
Bashir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Bashir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Werdum staying out of range there.
Bashir misses with a right hand
and Werdum makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bashir really felt that one!
Bashir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Werdum misses with a body kick.
Werdum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Werdum tries to land a front kick but Bashir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashir takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Julian Bashir has been cut.
Bashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Werdum tries a head kick but it misses.
Werdum throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Bashir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Werdum counters with an inside leg kick.
Bashir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Werdum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Werdum responds with a good body kick, but Bashir manages to step out the way in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Bashir blocks the leg kick.
Bashir throws the left hand but Werdum avoids the punch easily.
Bashir throws a right and a left that Werdum avoids nicely.
Werdum throws a big counter head kick but Bashir avoids it with no problem.
Bashir misses with a wild body shot.
Bashir looks to land a right hand but Werdum moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bashir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bashir.
Werdum throws a front kick that sends Bashir stumbling back into the cage.
Bashir lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Werdum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bashir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Werdum counters with a nice leg kick.
Bashir throws a right hand that misses
and Werdum counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werdum throws a front kick aimed at Bashir's knee but Bashir avoids it well.
Werdum scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Werdum counters with a body kick that stops Bashir in his tracks momentarily.
Bashir will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bashir avoids the head kick by Werdum.
Werdum connects with an inside leg kick.
Werdum throws a leg kick that misses.
Werdum moves out of range of the strikes.
Werdum is trying to counter with his kicks.
Werdum slips under a jab from Bashir.
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 Julian Bashir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julian Bashir's cut.
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#
Werdum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Werdum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Werdum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bashir misses with a body punch
and Werdum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Werdum fakes the leg kick and cracks Bashir in the body.
Werdum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bashir swings for the body but Werdum moves out of range.
Werdum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Bashir there.
Werdum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bashir misses with a hook.
Werdum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashir.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Bashir.
Bashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bashir lands with a hook. Werdum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick there by Werdum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bashir throws the left hand but Werdum avoids the punch easily.
Bashir scores with a body shot.
Bashir blocks a low kick nicely.
Werdum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashir.
Werdum replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bashir blocks it well.
Werdum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werdum manages to avoid it.
Werdum shapes to counter with a head kick.
Anderson Werdum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julian Bashir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bashir misses with a body punch
and Werdum finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bashir cracks a nice hook into Werdum's ribs.
Werdum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashir.
Werdum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Werdum, right into the meat of the thigh.
Werdum throws a wild body kick that Bashir sees coming a mile off.
Werdum throws a front kick that sends Bashir stumbling back into the cage.
Werdum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bashir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Werdum.
Werdum shoots for a takedown but Bashir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Bashir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Werdum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bashir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Werdum counters with a good, hard body kick but Bashir shrugs it off.
Bashir throws the left hand but Werdum avoids the punch easily.
Bashir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Werdum's head backwards.
Bashir throws an overhand right that lands on Werdum's shoulder, as Werdum tries to avoid the shot.
Julian Bashir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bashir misses with a right hand
and Werdum counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Werdum looks at the referee who does nothing so Werdum lands a crushing right that sends Bashir to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CMMA 74 Carter vs OConnor
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Werdum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Werdum moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Werdum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Werdum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Werdum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Werdum rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoiding damage as Werdum throws knees to the body.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Werdum improves position.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is looking to control Werdum's arms but Werdum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Werdum tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Werdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Werdum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Jackson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Jackson avoiding damage as Werdum throws knees to the body.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Werdum letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson taking a breather. #T3#
Werdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werdum.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Werdum avoiding damage.
Werdum manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Werdum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.#T4#
Werdum blocks an uppercut.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Jackson looking to stall.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Jackson taking a breather.
Werdum looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Werdum throws a head kick that misses
and Werdum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Werdum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Werdum checks it.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson tries to work over Werdum's front leg with a kick but Werdum checks it.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Werdum closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Werdum prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Werdum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Werdum gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson is looking to control Werdum's arms but Werdum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage. #T1#
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Werdum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdum controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Werdum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Werdum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Werdum tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Come on Werdum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Anderson Werdum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Werdum missing with knees to the body.
Werdum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Werdum tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Werdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Werdum misses with a knee strike.
Werdum stalls.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Werdum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Werdum backwards.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Jackson'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#
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson misses with a low kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Werdum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum stalling against the cage.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Werdum controls his hands.
#T1#
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Werdum up against the cage.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Werdum prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Werdum obliges.
Dwayne Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Werdum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is working Werdum over against the cage.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Werdum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson is trying to stall.
#T3#
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Jackson trying to stall but Werdum improves his position.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Werdum taking a breather.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Werdum leaning against his opponent.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Werdum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.#T4#
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Werdum as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Werdum gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
#CUT2#Dwayne Jackson's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Werdum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Werdum 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Werdum!
After the big win, Anderson Werdum made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Byzantium 22
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson . Werdum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries to bum rush Werdum with a series of wild strikes but Werdum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Werdum wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Werdum has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Werdum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson 's efforts to push away.
Werdum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson .
Jackson tries to break free but Werdum pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werdum has him pressed against the cage.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
#CUT#It looks like Devon Jackson has been cut.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson 's face.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum stalling the fight.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Werdum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson looks winded!
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Werdum finish him?
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
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!
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Werdum has Jackson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Jackson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Werdum - that's hurt Jackson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Jackson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Jackson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Anderson Werdum!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Anderson Werdum waved his t-shirt featuring Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Devon Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Lets run it back he got lucky '. |
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Event:
Byzantium 18
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Werdum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Werdum moves out of range of the strikes.
Werdum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Werdum throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Werdum drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones feints a jab promting Werdum to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Werdum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Werdum ducks down to avoid it.
Werdum gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Werdum won't be happy with that.
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!#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Werdum takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#Werdum is rocked!
Jones 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.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Werdum controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Werdum is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Werdum is defending well.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Werdum is not content to let Jones control the position.
Werdum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Werdum tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Werdum is defending well.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Werdum is not content to let Jones control the position. #T2#
Werdum is looking for a sweep.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones trying to control the position but Werdum is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Werdum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Werdum felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Werdum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Werdum is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #T3#
Werdum is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position. #SUB#
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Werdum is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jones working away.#SUB#
Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Werdum is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Werdum is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
Ray Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Byzantium 15
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Werdum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson Werdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werdum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Santos's head.
Werdum throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Werdum.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Werdum makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Santos really felt that one!
Santos tries to clinch but Werdum moves away
and Werdum counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Santos tries to clinch but Werdum moves away
and Werdum counters with a nice body kick.
#KD#
Werdum lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Werdum takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Santos is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bruno Santos has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Werdum finish him?
Werdum scoring well with a low kick there.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Werdum lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Werdum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Werdum! Santos is out on his feet! Werdum rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Santos is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Santos is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Byzantium XI
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum throws a head kick that misses.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Werdum moved out of range.
Werdum throws a leg kick which misses Blake's front leg but catches the back leg as Blake tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Werdum, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crunch! Werdum slams his shin into Blake's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werdum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Werdum appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Werdum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Werdum.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Werdum tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werdum manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Werdum.
Werdum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Werdum scores with a nice body kick.
Blake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Werdum shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blake napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake is looking for a sweep.
Blake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Blake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Werdum pulls his head out easily.
Blake tries to get to full guard but Werdum has control of the leg.
Werdum not doing much here.
Blake tries to get to full guard but Werdum has control of the leg. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
Werdum trying to mount his opponent but Blake defends it. #T3#
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Blake is pressing down on Werdum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Werdum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Blake pushes a forearm under Werdum's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Werdum is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Test Blake!
Test Blake retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Test Blake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CMMA 34 Dawn vs Carter
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Werdum defends well and Sinclair ends up having to push Werdum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Werdum only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Werdum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Werdum wants it to stay on the feet.
Werdum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Werdum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Werdum moves out of range.
Sinclair stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Werdum.
A head kick from Werdum lands but Sinclair takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Sinclair has been cut.
Werdum pushes Sinclair away with a front kick.
Werdum tries to land a front kick but Sinclair steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sinclair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Werdum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Werdum slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinclair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Werdum flicks out a counter leg kick but Sinclair steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Werdum dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werdum thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sinclair if he has to take too many more of those.
Werdum throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Werdum thuds his shin into the meat of Sinclair's side.
Sinclair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werdum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Werdum.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
Werdum pushes Sinclair away with a front kick.
Werdum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sinclair will feel that in the morning.
Werdum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD2#
Werdum lands a big head kick that sends Sinclair tumbling to the mat! Werdum takes a step backwards and waves Sinclair back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werdum bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Look low, kick high! Werdum uses the oldest trick in the book to send Sinclair tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Werdum is absolutely delighted - when Sinclair wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CMMA 25 Warrior vs Oakley
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Werdum.
Ollila misses with an uppercut. Werdum saw that one coming.
Werdum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Werdum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Werdum has managed to clinch.
Werdum tries to land a knee to the head but Ollila blocks with his arms.
Ollila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Werdum working Ollila over with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ollila.
Ollila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Werdum misses with a knee to the head.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Aleksi Ollila has been cut.
Ollila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ollila is trying to push Werdum away but Werdum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Werdum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ollila is defending well for now.
Werdum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ollila.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Werdum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Ollila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Werdum trying to land knees to the body.
Ollila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Werdums head. #T1#
Ollila lands a left hand.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Ollila lands a body shot.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
Ollila is working Werdum over against the cage.
Ollila wants to get back to striking at distance but Werdum won't allow it.
Ollila works on Werdum's body with a couple of short punches.
Ollila working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ollila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ollila tries a body shot but Werdum blocks it.
Ollila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ollila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ollila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Werdum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Werdum missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ollila - that landed with a thud.
Ollila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ollila digs a right hand underneath Werdum's ribcage. Werdum let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Ollila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ollila lands a nice shot that snaps Werdum's head back.
Ollila lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Werdum avoids the body shot from Ollila.
Ollila with a nice cross.
Ollila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Werdum at a distance.
Ollila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ollila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Werdum thows a leg kick but Ollila checks it
and Ollila counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Werdum misses
and Ollila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ollila. Werdum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Werdum wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Ollila misses. #KD2#
Ollila lands a big right hand that sends Werdum crashing to the mat! Ollila stays standing though and waves Werdum back to his feet!#ROC2#Werdum is rocked!
Ollila lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Werdum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ollila cracks a nice hook into Werdum's ribs.
Werdum seems to have got his legs back now.
Ollila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ollila cracks a nice hook into Werdum's ribs.
Werdum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ollila looks to score with a jab to the body but Werdum is just out of range.
Ollila lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Ollila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ollila thuds a left hand into Werdum's body.
Ollila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ollila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ollila takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ollila throws a body shot but no joy.
Ollila throws a leg kick but Werdum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ollila misses with a body shot.
Ollila scores with a hook to the body. Werdum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Werdum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ollila.
Ollila throws a hook to the side of Werdum's head but Werdum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ollila throws a body punch but Werdum moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Werdum.
Ollila works Werdum's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Ollila misses. #T4#
Ollila misses with a hook. Werdum ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ollila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Werdum throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Werdum misses with a body kick.
Ollila lands with a shot to the body.
Werdum slips a jab from Ollila.
Werdum misses with a kick to the body.
Werdum walks into a left hand.
Anderson Werdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werdum misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Werdum.
Ollila appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ollila cracks a nice hook into Werdum's ribs.
Werdum throws a leg kick but Ollila sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ollila throws out a counter right but Werdum avoids it with no problem.
Ollila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Werdum was well out of range. Poor timing from Ollila.
Werdum is looking to counter the offense by Ollila and move into the clinch.
Ollila takes a swing at Werdum's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksi Ollila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Ollila's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ollila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Werdum back to the cage. Ollila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ollila digs a good hook to Werdum's body.
Werdum tries to clinch but Ollila moves out of range.
Ollila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ollila misses with a wild body shot.
Ollila missing with a left hand there. Werdum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ollila punishes Werdum's body with a nice straight punch.
Ollila missing with a left hand there. Werdum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ollila misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Ollila does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Ollila. Beautiful body shot.
Ollila lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Werdum goes down and covers up as Ollila starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Ollila!
Our winner, Aleksi Ollila, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CMMA 17 Branca vs Long
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum throws a head kick that misses.
Dong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Werdum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Werdum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
Werdum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Werdum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dong's efforts to push away.
Werdum misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Werdum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong can't break the clinch.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
Werdum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Werdum.
#CUT#It looks like Ding Dong has been cut.
Dong is looking to break free of the clinch but Werdum has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Dong looks winded!
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Dong has had enough of the clinch but Werdum keeps him there for the moment.
Dong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Werdum misses with the head strike.
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Werdum obliges.
Werdum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Werdum.
Werdum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
A short left from Werdum. #TD#
Werdum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Werdum is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Dong wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Werdum biding his time, looking for the opening.
Werdum's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ding Dong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Werdum throws a hook but Dong blocks it.#CL#
Werdum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dong, pushing him back against the cage.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson Werdum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Werdum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Werdum landing knees to the body.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Werdum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Werdum working aggressively here.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dong's face.
#T1#
Werdum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dong is trying to break the clinch but Werdum is controlling him.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Werdum lands with a right to the head.
Werdum swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Werdum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Werdum has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Werdum obliges.
Dong takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Werdum landing knees to the body.
#T2#
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Werdum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Werdum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dong's face.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD#
Werdum has picked Dong up - he's going for a ride! Werdum dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Werdum performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Dong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Werdum controlling the action here.
Werdum works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Werdum stands up. #CL#
Werdum has closed the distance and engaged Dong in a clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Werdum has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dong regains guard immediately.
Dong is wriggling around but Werdum manages to pass to half guard.
Anderson Werdum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB##SU#
Werdum stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dong to get to his feet. #CL#
Dong tries to keep at a distance but Werdum has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Werdum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dong takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ding Dong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Werdum clinches.
Werdum throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werdum has him pressed against the cage.
Werdum landing knees to the body.
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dong blocking some punches.
Werdum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dong's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Werdum.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Werdum lands a nice knee to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.#TD#
Werdum is trying to trip Dong. He has hold of a leg but Dong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Werdum persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Werdum is stalling in the full guard.
Further stalling from Werdum.#SU#
Werdum decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dong, up you get! #CL#
Werdum clinches up against the cage.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Werdum. #T2##TD#
Werdum gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum pushes down on Dong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Werdum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dong scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Werdum manages to mount him!
Werdum content just to control the position here. #SU#
Werdum stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Werdum lands a front kick.#CL#
Werdum forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Werdum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD#
Werdum has clasped his hands together around Dong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dong bucks up and tries to throw Werdum off but instead Werdum has got his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Werdum is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Dong is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ding Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Werdum.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Werdum 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ding Dong spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky.. '. |
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Event:
CMMA 8 Torkoly vs Little
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Werdum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Werdum closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Werdum turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hoolahan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Werdum stands up and beckons Hoolahan to his feet. #CL2#
Werdum moves into range and clinches up with Hoolahan.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Hoolahan has been cut.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoolahan tries for a takedown but Werdum manages to get underhooks.
Hoolahan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Werdum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoolahan swings for the body but Werdum moves out of range.
#TD2#
Werdum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Werdum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Werdum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Werdum looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hoolahan working a defensive guard here.
Werdum looking to pass the guard.
Werdum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Werdum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Hoolahan is working an open guard so Werdum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hoolahan misses the shot to the body.
Werdum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoolahan.
Hoolahan throws a shot to the body.
Hoolahan throws a hook but Werdum avoids it easily.
Hoolahan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Werdum slips under a jab from Hoolahan.
Hoolahan throws a shot from downtown. Werdum moves away and avoids it.
Werdum wants to counter with a clinch but Hoolahan pushes him away.#CL2#
Werdum darts in and clinches Hoolahan up against the cage.#TD2#
Werdum has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hoolahan regains guard immediately.
Werdum postures up.
Werdum content to stall in guard here.
Hoolahan is looking to stand up but Werdum isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Werdum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoolahan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoolahan, not yet.
Werdum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Werdum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoolahan was covering up waiting for the punch and Werdum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hoolahan is trying to control the position but Werdum postures up.
Werdum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoolahan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoolahan trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Hoolahan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoolahan looks to land a right hand but Werdum moved out of range.
Hoolahan throws a body punch but Werdum moves out of range. #CL2#
Werdum closes the distance and clinches.
Hoolahan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoolahan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Werdum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoolahan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hoolahan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Werdum turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Werdum manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdum staying calm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoolahan manages to get back to half guard.
Werdum looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Werdum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Werdum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoolahan throws the left hand but Werdum avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Hoolahan throws a hook but Werdum blocks it.
Hoolahan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patrick Hoolahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Werdum feints and as Hoolahan raises his hands in defense, Werdum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoolahan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Werdum gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Werdum closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Werdum lands in his opponent's guard.
Werdum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Werdum is continuing to stall.#T4#
The adventures of Werdum the control monster continue. Boring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoolahan wants to stand up but Werdum is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Werdum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Hoolahan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Werdum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoolahan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Werdum moves into the clinch successfully.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hoolahan's face.
Hoolahan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoolahan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hoolahan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hoolahan.
Hoolahan misses with a punch on the inside.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoolahan can't find room to land a body shot as Werdum controls the action.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werdum stalls.
Hoolahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoolahan is trying to break the clinch but Werdum is controlling him.
Anderson Werdum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Werdum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Hoolahan tries to pull guard but Werdum won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
#ROC2#Hoolahan is rocked!
Hoolahan tries to pull guard but Werdum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oh Hoolahan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Werdum working the clinch nicely. Hoolahan is working for position but Werdum cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hoolahan crumples up against the cage and Werdum lands two more shots before the ref can save Hoolahan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Anderson Werdum! |
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