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Event:
MMAHKI 9
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Willdoit misses the shot to the body.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Willdoit misses with a looping left.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Willdoit sprawls well.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Willdoit.
Willdoit has Brown pushed against the cage.#TD#
Brown turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brown manages to end up in side control.
Willdoit gets back to half guard.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown is thwarting Willdoit's attempts to control the position.
Willdoit tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Willdoit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Willdoit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willdoit is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willdoit is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to control the position.
Willdoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Willdoit prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3#
Willdoit is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Willdoit.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Willdoit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Willdoit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Willdoit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Willdoit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Willdoit has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willdoit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown tries to pull guard but Willdoit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Willdoit manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Brown darts in and clinches Willdoit up against the cage.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Willdoit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Willdoit breaks from the clinch.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Willdoit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown wants to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Willdoit has him pressed against the cage.
Willdoit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Willdoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Willdoit.#CL#
Brown drives through and clinches with Willdoit against the cage.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Willdoit.
Willdoit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown is working for takedown but Willdoit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Willdoit missing with knees to the body.
Willdoit misses with an elbow over the top.
Willdoit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willdoit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown blocks a body shot from Willdoit.
Willdoit throws an elbow that misses.
Willdoit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Willdoit missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Brown pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Willdoit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Willdoit tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Willdoit trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Willdoit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Willdoit from controlling successfully.
Brown will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Willdoit from controlling successfully.
Brown is controlling Willdoit's posture.
Willdoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to control.
#T3#
Willdoit looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Willdoit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Willdoit looking to control.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Willdoit controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and pushes Willdoit back into the cage.
Steve Willdoit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Willdoit lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
Willdoit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown is trying to drag Willdoit to the mat but Willdoit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Willdoit looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Willdoit is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Willdoit is defending well.
Willdoit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Willdoit is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Brown fails to land the takedown.
A nice leg kick from Willdoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willdoit lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Willdoit checks a low kick from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Willdoit cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Willdoit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Willdoit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Willdoit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brown tries to clinch up but Willdoit circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown is trying to control. Willdoit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Isiah Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Willdoit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Willdoit trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Brown avoids the attempt from Willdoit to control.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willdoit is looking to escape. #T2#
Willdoit is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Willdoit because Brown loaded up on that one.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Willdoit can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Willdoit is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position!
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Willdoit with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Willdoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Willdoit stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Isiah Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown pulls Willdoit in close to his closed guard and prevents Willdoit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Willdoit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Willdoit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Willdoit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Willdoit trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Willdoit stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steve Willdoit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Willdoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Willdoit 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Willdoit!
Steve Willdoit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 7
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Willdoit misses with a double jab
and Lodinkinni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lodinkinni checks a low kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but Lodinkinni moved away.
Lodinkinni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Willdoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lodinkinni is out of range and Willdoit settles back down.
It seemed like Lodinkinni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Willdoit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crunch! Willdoit slams his shin into Lodinkinni's torso.
Lodinkinni defending well as Willdoit loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willdoit misses the jab.
Lodinkinni misses with a hook. Willdoit ducked under it nicely.
Lodinkinni lands an overhand right.
Lodinkinni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Willdoit misses with a looping right.
Willdoit misses with a hook.
Willdoit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lodinkinni misses with a straight left.
Willdoit scores with a jab.
Willdoit throws a body kick that misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lodinkinni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Willdoit misses with a kick to the body.
Lodinkinni misses with an uppercut. Willdoit saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Willdoit.
Lodinkinni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Willdoit with a body shot.
Willdoit misses with a leg kick.
Willdoit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodinkinni slips under a jab from Willdoit.
Lodinkinni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Willdoit's head coaches at The Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Willdoit throws a wild body kick that Lodinkinni sees coming a mile off.
Willdoit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lodinkinni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Willdoit.
A jab from Willdoit misses.
Lodinkinni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lodinkinni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willdoit is looking to counter punch.
Willdoit takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willdoit throws a head kick but Lodinkinni moves out of range.
Willdoit misses with a leg kick
letting Lodinkinni counter with a right hand.
Lodinkinni slips a straight right by Willdoit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lodinkinni! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Willdoit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lodinkinni doesn't seem phased though.
Willdoit swings widly with a right hand
and Lodinkinni counters with a straight right hand.
Lodinkinni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Willdoit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Willdoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lodinkinni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lodinkinni misses with a looping right.
Willdoit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Willdoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lodinkinni.
An inside leg kick from Willdoit misses.
Willdoit misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Lodinkinni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Willdoit throws a leg kick
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lodinkinni might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Willdoit throws out a loose jab but Lodinkinni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodinkinni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve Willdoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willdoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lodinkinni blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Willdoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Willdoit tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lodinkinni manages to circle out of the way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Willdoit. Lodinkinni shrugs it off though.
Willdoit misses with an uppercut.
Willdoit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lodinkinni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Lodinkinni.
Willdoit throws a looping overhand right but Lodinkinni ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Lodinkinni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willdoit lands with a shot to the body.
Willdoit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Willdoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Willdoit misses with a hook.
It seemed like Lodinkinni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Orvar Odd Lodinkinni will probably get the nod.
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#
Willdoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lodinkinni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Willdoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willdoit throws the kick towards the body but Lodinkinni avoids it.
Willdoit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodinkinni throws out the jab.
Willdoit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Willdoit throws a shot from downtown. Lodinkinni moves away and avoids it.
Willdoit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lodinkinni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lodinkinni scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodinkinni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Willdoit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lodinkinni counters with a left to the body.
Willdoit looks to throw a body kick
and Lodinkinni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Willdoit misses with a body kick. #T1#
Willdoit misses with an uppercut
and Lodinkinni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lodinkinni moves out of range as Willdoit throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lodinkinni! But no joy.
Willdoit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lodinkinni throws a hook but Willdoit blocks it.
Lodinkinni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Willdoit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lodinkinni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Willdoit misses with a right hand
and Lodinkinni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Lodinkinni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Willdoit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Willdoit throws a hook but Lodinkinni avoids it easily.#T2#
Willdoit scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Lodinkinni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lodinkinni misses with a looping left.
Willdoit is looking to counter the offense by Lodinkinni and move into the clinch.
Willdoit misses with a low kick as Lodinkinni jumps back.
Lodinkinni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Willdoit misses with an uppercut
and Lodinkinni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Willdoit throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lodinkinni to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willdoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willdoit digs a good body shot into Lodinkinni's ribs.
A jab from Willdoit misses.
Lodinkinni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willdoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Lodinkinni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Lodinkinni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Willdoit walks into a straight right hand from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni lands a slapping body shot.
Willdoit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Willdoit looks to land a combination. Lodinkinni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Willdoit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lodinkinni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Willdoit scrambles back to his feet.
Willdoit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lodinkinni to score with a decent uppercut.
Lodinkinni lands a right hook to the body.
Willdoit walks into a left hand.
Willdoit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodinkinni cracks Willdoit with a good jab.#ROC2#Willdoit is rocked!
Willdoit misses with a body kick. #T4#
Willdoit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Willdoit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willdoit throws a looping overhand right but Lodinkinni ducks down to avoid it.
Willdoit misses with a shot to the body
and Lodinkinni counters with a huge left! Willdoit is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lodinkinni isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Willdoit from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lodinkinni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
A very excited looking Orvar Odd Lodinkinni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Steve Willdoit had this to say: 'I'll be back... in a heavier weightclass.'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Willdoit scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Willdoit defending well as Weaver loads up on a big left hand.
Weaver tries to clinch there but Willdoit circles away.
As Weaver backs away, Willdoit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Willdoit's guard.#SU2#
Weaver gets to his feet. Willdoit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Willdoit.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weaver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Willdoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weaver cracks Willdoit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Willdoit moves away from the strike by Weaver.
As Weaver backs away, Willdoit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Willdoit scores with a spinning back kick!
Willdoit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weaver.
Weaver unleashes a big counter combination but Willdoit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Weaver throws a jab when Willdoit was well out of range.
Weaver misses with a looping left.
Weaver avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Willdoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willdoit misses with a body kick.
Willdoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver.
It appears Willdoit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Weaver loads up on a big right hand but Willdoit slips the punch.
Willdoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Willdoit to score with a decent uppercut.
Weaver swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Willdoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Willdoit tries to keep at a distance but Weaver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weaver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2##BC2#
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Weaver. That snapped Willdoit's head back.
Weaver closes the distance and clinches up with Willdoit, looking for a takedown. Weaver pushes Willdoit against the cage but Willdoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willdoit ducks right into an uppercut from Weaver.
Weaver misses with a wild body shot.
Willdoit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Weaver takes a step back to recover.
Weaver with a hook.
Weaver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willdoit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Willdoit lands a jab to Weaver's midsection.
Weaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willdoit manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Willdoit.
Weaver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Willdoit scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Weaver throws a jab when Willdoit was well out of range.
Weaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weaver scores with a sloppy right hand. Willdoit should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Weaver misses.
Willdoit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Willdoit throws a solid leg kick but Weaver takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Willdoit.
Weaver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weaver works over Willdoit's head and body with a nice combination.
Weaver is looking to chop away at Willdoit's legs.
Willdoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weaver will feel that in the morning.
Willdoit tries a low kick but Weaver avoids it.
Willdoit throws a body kick that misses.
Weaver appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Willdoit counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Willdoit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver misses with a body shot.
Willdoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Weaver avoided it.
Willdoit scores with a hook.
Weaver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Willdoit.
Weaver misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Willdoit misses with a kick to the body.
Willdoit blocks a jab.
Willdoit slips under a jab from Weaver.#TD2#
Weaver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Willdoit to the mat! Willdoit manages to get full guard. #SU2#
Weaver stands up and waves to Willdoit to follow him.
Weaver throws a looping overhand right but Willdoit ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Weaver blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Weaver clinches up with Willdoit and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Austin Weaver will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willdoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Willdoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
Willdoit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steve Willdoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Weaver lunges at Willdoit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willdoit's hand.
Weaver tries a low kick but Willdoit avoids it.
Good leg kick by Willdoit.
Some wild striking there from Weaver.
Weaver closes the distance and clinches up with Willdoit, looking for a takedown. Weaver pushes Willdoit against the cage but Willdoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Willdoit throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Willdoit.
Willdoit scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Willdoit.
Weaver misses with a few strikes there.
Willdoit is looking to counter punch.
Willdoit throws a leg kick
and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Willdoit throws a low kick but Weaver moves out of range easily.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. Willdoit saw that one coming.
Willdoit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but Weaver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Willdoit. Weaver shrugs it off though.
Willdoit throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
#TD2#
Weaver shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Willdoit is trying to maintain the position but Weaver is very close to passing his half guard.
Weaver not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Willdoit is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Weaver stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Willdoit to get to his feet.
Weaver misses with a looping left.
Willdoit throws a counter high kick but Weaver was just alert enough to avoid it.
Willdoit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weaver momentarily.
Willdoit misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willdoit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Willdoit!
#CL2#
Weaver pushes Willdoit up against the cage in a clinch.
Weaver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weaver misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Willdoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Willdoit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3##BC2#
Weaver breaks the clinch.
Willdoit lands with a cross.
Willdoit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Willdoit.
Weaver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Willdoit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Willdoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Willdoit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Willdoit to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Willdoit.
Willdoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Willdoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willdoit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Weaver, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Willdoit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Willdoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weaver connects with a single shot there.
Willdoit misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Willdoit.
Willdoit blocks a low kick nicely.
Willdoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weaver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willdoit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Steve Willdoit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Willdoit lunges at Weaver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weaver's hand.
Weaver misses with a straight left.
Willdoit throws a leg kick
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
Willdoit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A lazy left from Weaver finds it's target.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willdoit is trying to defend but Weaver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Weaver postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Willdoit to stand up.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Willdoit dips to his left and cracks Weaver with an uppercut!
Willdoit is looking to score with low kicks.
Weaver lands a leg kick that knocks Willdoit off balance momentarily.#T1#
Willdoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weaver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Willdoit is fending him off so far but Weaver persists. Nope, Willdoit circles away and we're back to standing.
Willdoit scores with a body shot.
Willdoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Weaver misses with a wild body shot.
Weaver throws a hook to the side of Willdoit's head but Willdoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willdoit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Willdoit throws a low kick but Weaver moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Willdoit there.
A swing and a miss from Weaver.
Weaver misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weaver.
Weaver throws a poor cross that misses
and Willdoit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Willdoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Willdoit is looking to slow Weaver down with leg kicks.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick.
Weaver fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weaver throws a body shot but no joy.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick.
Weaver needs to keep his hands up - Willdoit had a free shot at his head there.
Willdoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weaver is out of range and Willdoit settles back down.
Willdoit throws a chopping leg kick but Weaver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Willdoit ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Weaver throws a jab when Willdoit was well out of range.
A big left from Weaver misses.
Willdoit staying out of range there.
Good work by Weaver as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Weaver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weaver moves out of range of the leg kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit tries to score with a low kick but Weaver moves his leg out of the way.
Weaver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Willdoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Weaver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Willdoit throws a head kick that half lands.
Willdoit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Willdoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weaver.
Weaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willdoit.
A bone on bone clash there as Weaver blocks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Willdoit misses with a low kick.
Weaver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch lands to the side of Weaver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver checks a low kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit with a nice calf kick.
Willdoit misses with an uppercut.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weaver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Willdoit lands with a cross.
Willdoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willdoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
Willdoit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Weaver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Willdoit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Willdoit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willdoit 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Willdoit!
A very excited looking Steve Willdoit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Willdoit connects with a nice looking jab.
Starling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willdoit's waist but Willdoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starling off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Willdoit. No joy for Starling on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Willdoit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Willdoit lands with a shot to the body.
Willdoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Willdoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Starling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willdoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Willdoit lands the left hand.
Starling is looking to clinch but Willdoit is avoiding it.
Starling with a poor takedown
and Willdoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Starling.#T1#
Willdoit connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Starling clinches up against the cage.
Willdoit is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Starling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willdoit scores with a push kick.
Willdoit is looking to land body kicks.
Starling with the counter takedown but Willdoit avoids it easily.
Willdoit cracks Starling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Willdoit connects with a crisp jab.
Willdoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Starling misses with a combination
and Willdoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Willdoit moves out of range of the leg kick from Starling.#T2#
Willdoit tried to score with a low kick but Starling checks it.
Starling blocks the body kick.
Steve Willdoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Willdoit scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willdoit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Starling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Willdoit blocks a head kick by Starling.
Starling with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Starling looks winded!
Willdoit lands a front kick.
Willdoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Willdoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Starling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Willdoit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Willdoit.
Willdoit misses with a body kick.
Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Starling's side.
Willdoit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Starling tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Willdoit counters with a nice body kick.
Willdoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Willdoit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starling's hands.
Carleton Starling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starling fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Willdoit.
Willdoit pushes Starling away with a front kick.#T4#
Willdoit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Carleton Starling has been cut.
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!
Willdoit cracks Starling with a good jab.
Willdoit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Starling is rocked!
Starling throws a leg kick that misses.
Starling moves forwards but Willdoit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Starling is still on wobbly legs! Can Willdoit finish him?
Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Willdoit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starling seems to have recovered his senses.
Willdoit digs a good hook to Starling's body.
Starling takes a swing at Willdoit's ribcage but misses.
Willdoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Willdoit keeps the fight on the outside.
Willdoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starling.
Willdoit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Willdoit scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carleton Starling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Starling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Willdoit.
Starling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carleton Starling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starling has a takedown stuffed.
Starling shoots for a takedown but Willdoit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Willdoit throws a leg kick which misses Starling's front leg but catches the back leg as Starling tries to avoid it.
Willdoit throws a jab when Starling was well out of range.
Starling dives in and grabs Willdoit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Willdoit pushes down on Starling's head and hops out.
Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Willdoit - that will leave a mark!
Starling shoots in for a double leg but Willdoit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Willdoit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Willdoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starling can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Starling there as he acknowledges the shot.
Starling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Willdoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Willdoit. That snapped Starling's head back.
Starling is breathing heavily.
Willdoit throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Starling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willdoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Willdoit scores with the left hand. Starling knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Starling crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Willdoit - the referee stops the clock and Starling gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Willdoit. Starling manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Starling tries for a takedown but Willdoit circles away easily
letting Willdoit counter with a right hand.
A jab from Willdoit does it's job there.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Willdoit scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Willdoit does it's job there.
Willdoit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Starling tries to clinch but Willdoit moves out of range. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Willdoit lands with a nice body kick.
Starling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Willdoit.
Willdoit throws out a powerful jab.
Starling blocks a head kick by Willdoit.
Starling is trying desperately to land a takedown but Willdoit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Starling.
Starling slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Willdoit. No joy for Starling on that attempt.
Starling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Starling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Willdoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Willdoit - that will leave a mark!
Starling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve Willdoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Willdoit blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Starling misses with a hook
enabling Willdoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Willdoit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Willdoit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Starling.
Starling fails with the takedown.
It appears Willdoit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Starling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Willdoit lands a front kick.
Willdoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Starling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Willdoit can pounce on him.
Willdoit throws a body kick that misses.
Willdoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Starling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Willdoit counters with a straight right hand.
Starling shoots in looking for a takedown but Willdoit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willdoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Willdoit lands a jab.
Willdoit cracks Starling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Willdoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Starling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Willdoit tenderised Starling's leg. Starling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Willdoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Willdoit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starling's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carleton Starling's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Willdoit. That's going to slow Starling down.
Starling fails with the takedown
and Willdoit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Willdoit thumps Starling with a low kick.#CL2#
Starling moves into the clinch.
Willdoit stalls.
Willdoit prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Willdoit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Willdoit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Starling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willdoit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Starling up against the cage.
Willdoit is trying to maintain a safe position but Starling gets an underhook and turns Willdoit into the cage.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Willdoit.
A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Starling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Starling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Willdoit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Starling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Willdoit connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Starling is predictable there
and Willdoit counters with a leg kick.
Starling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willdoit pushes Starling away with a front kick.
A solid body kick from Willdoit. #T2#
Willdoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starling was well out of range. Poor timing from Willdoit.
Starling looks to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Willdoit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Starling fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling.
Willdoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling walks into a stiff left hand from Willdoit.
Willdoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Willdoit catches Starling right on the button with a cross.
Starling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Starling swinging wildly here.
Willdoit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Willdoit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Willdoit connects with a solid leg kick.
Starling tries to clinch but Willdoit moves out of range.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Starling clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Starling being controlled against the cage.
Starling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4##BC#
Willdoit breaks the clinch.
Willdoit jabs Starling right on the nose. Starling blinks but takes it well.
Willdoit blocks a head kick by Starling.
Starling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Willdoit circles away.
Starling tries for a takedown but Willdoit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Willdoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Willdoit scores with a decent looking hook.
Willdoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starling.
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!
Starling misses with a takedown
and Willdoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carleton Starling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Willdoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Starling throws a lazy body kick
and Willdoit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Willdoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Willdoit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Willdoit!
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Event:
EMPIRE FN5: WW GP
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Willdoit throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Willdoit.
Willdoit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Willdoit looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Willdoit takes one to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willdoit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Willdoit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Willdoit.
A jab lands there for Willdoit.
Smith has been working on his balance at Beast Nest, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Willdoit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willdoit misses with a low kick.
Willdoit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Willdoit doesn't seem phased though.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Smith with a nice cross.
Willdoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willdoit swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mantequilla Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Willdoit. That one must have hurt.
Willdoit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Willdoit avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Willdoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Willdoit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Willdoit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Willdoit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willdoit cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Willdoit is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willdoit avoid being mounted?
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith is thwarting Willdoit's attempts to control the position.
Willdoit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Willdoit defends the submission attempt.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Willdoit is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willdoit wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Willdoit is defending well.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Willdoit wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Willdoit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willdoit wants to get back to his feet.
Smith prevents Willdoit from improving his position.
Willdoit is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Willdoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Willdoit swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Willdoit is quick to defend against it.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Willdoit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Willdoit will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith misses the jab.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Willdoit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Willdoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Willdoit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Willdoit.
A low kick from Willdoit misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Willdoit fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith pushes down on Willdoit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Willdoit wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
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!
Smith looking to control but Willdoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Smith working for a submission but Willdoit is keeping him at bay. #T1#
Smith looking to control but Willdoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Willdoit tries to hold on but Smith postures up.#SUB#
Willdoit defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Willdoit wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Willdoit is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Willdoit is controlling an arm, preventing Smith from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2##SUB#
Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Willdoit frees his head quite easily.
Willdoit tries to hold on but Smith postures up.#SUB#
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Willdoit to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Willdoit shrugs it off.
Smith fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Smith has hold of Willdoit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Willdoit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Willdoit is holding on tight.
#T3##SUB#
Smith has control of Willdoit's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Willdoit regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willdoit is looking to escape. #SUB#
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Willdoit defends it well.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willdoit is looking to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willdoit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Willdoit keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith is looking to work his way around to Willdoit's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith avoids the attempt from Willdoit to control.
Smith wants to take Willdoit's back but he can't do it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mantequilla Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willdoit.
A nice side step and Willdoit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willdoit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Willdoit.
Steve Willdoit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a hook but Willdoit blocks it.
Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Willdoit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Willdoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Willdoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willdoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Willdoit tries a head kick but it misses.
Mantequilla Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Smith preventing the sweep.
Willdoit trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Willdoit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Willdoit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith stops Willdoit from standing up.
Smith advances position into side control!
Willdoit struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willdoit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Willdoit is trying to improve his position.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Willdoit's shoulder. That is not cool.
Willdoit is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willdoit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Willdoit wants to control but Smith postures up.#T3#
Willdoit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Willdoit's legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willdoit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Willdoit has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Willdoit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.#SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Willdoit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Willdoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Willdoit pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mantequilla Smith.
I think Smith 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mantequilla Smith!
The defeated Steve Willdoit had this to say: 'I'll be back... in a heavier weightclass.'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Walker feints a jab promting Willdoit to slip. Walker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Willdoit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Willdoit lands a jab to the nose.
Willdoit throws a front kick that sends Walker stumbling back into the cage.
Willdoit fakes the leg kick and cracks Walker in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Willdoit.
Willdoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Nice uppercut lands for Willdoit. That snapped Walker's head back.
Willdoit throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Willdoit.
Willdoit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willdoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Willdoit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker 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.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Willdoit.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Willdoit is just out of range.
Willdoit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Willdoit ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Willdoit tries a quick counter leg kick but Walker is wise to it.
A jab lands there for Willdoit.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Willdoit back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Willdoit lands a nice looking body kick.
Willdoit scores with a jab.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willdoit moves away.
Willdoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Willdoit. Walker shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Willdoit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick.
Willdoit moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Willdoit.
Walker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Willdoit. Willdoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Willdoit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willdoit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Willdoit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Willdoit.
Willdoit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Willdoit tried to score with a low kick but Walker checks it.#T3#
Walker avoids a kick to the body.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willdoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Willdoit fakes the leg kick and cracks Walker in the body.
Walker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willdoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Willdoit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walker avoids a kick to the body.
Willdoit lands the left hand.
Willdoit lands a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Walker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Willdoit - the referee stops the clock and Walker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Willdoit. Walker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Willdoit looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
Willdoit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Walker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Willdoit. #T4#
Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Walker's side.
Willdoit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willdoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Willdoit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willdoit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Walker misses its target.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Willdoit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Walker misses its target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Willdoit.
Walker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Willdoit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Walker throws a body punch but Willdoit moves out of range.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Willdoit with the inside leg kick.
Steve Willdoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willdoit thumps Walker with a low kick.
Willdoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Walker is looking to wear down Willdoit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willdoit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willdoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Walker will feel that in the morning.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Willdoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willdoit lands a head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Willdoit!
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Willdoit counters with a body kick. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Willdoit.
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steve Willdoit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Willdoit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Willdoit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Willdoit. That's going to slow Walker down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Walker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Willdoit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Willdoit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker blocks a leg kick.
Walker throws a sloppy body shot
and Willdoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Willdoit thumps Walker with a low kick.
Willdoit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Willdoit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Willdoit keeps Walker at a distance using the push kick.
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!
That kick from Willdoit tenderised Walker's leg. Walker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Walker's side.
Willdoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Willdoit cracks Walker with an open hand slap.
Willdoit throws the kick towards the body but Walker avoids it.
Walker misses with a jab to the body
and Willdoit counters with a good, hard body kick but Walker shrugs it off.
Walker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Willdoit.
A solid body kick from Willdoit. #T3#
Walker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Willdoit.
Walker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Willdoit throws a front kick that sends Walker stumbling back into the cage.
Willdoit with a nice cross.
Willdoit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willdoit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Willdoit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Willdoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Willdoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Willdoit feints and then cracks Walker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walker down.
Walker swings for the body but Willdoit moves out of range.
#T4#
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willdoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willdoit is looking to slow Walker down with leg kicks.
Walker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Willdoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Willdoit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willdoit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Willdoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker misses with a body punch
and Willdoit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Walker's side.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Walker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Willdoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willdoit counters with a body kick.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willdoit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Willdoit looks to land a body kick but Walker moved away.
Walker lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Willdoit throws a leg kick
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Willdoit throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Willdoit tried to score with a low kick but Walker checks it.
Walker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Willdoit's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Willdoit misses with a kick to the body.
Walker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Willdoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Walker lands a jab to Willdoit's midsection.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Willdoit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willdoit moves away.
Willdoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willdoit feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Walker throws a body punch but Willdoit moves out of range.
Willdoit throws a push kick but Walker slaps the foot to one side.
Willdoit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Willdoit misses with a kick to the body.
Walker scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willdoit misses with a body kick.
Willdoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Willdoit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Willdoit.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Walker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Willdoit - the referee stops the clock and Walker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Willdoit. Walker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Willdoit throws a head kick that misses.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Willdoit at a distance.
Willdoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walker blocks a leg kick.
Donk. Willdoit catches Walker right on the button with a cross.
Walker lands a right hook to the body.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Willdoit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Willdoit throws the kick towards the body but Walker avoids it.
Willdoit lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willdoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Willdoit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sam Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Willdoit.
Willdoit tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Willdoit.
Walker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Willdoit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Willdoit.
Steve Willdoit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Willdoit connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Willdoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Willdoit 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Willdoit!
Our winner, Steve Willdoit, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Rowen tries a head kick but it misses.
Willdoit blocks the body kick.
Rowen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Willdoit as he jumps to the side.
Willdoit scores with a leg kick.
Rowen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Willdoit can pounce on him.
Willdoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rowen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Willdoit defends well and Rowen ends up having to push Willdoit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rowen moves in looking to clinch but Willdoit pushes him off.
Rowen closes the distance and clinches up with Willdoit, looking for a takedown. Rowen pushes Willdoit against the cage but Willdoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Rowen.
Rowen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rowen looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willdoit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brendan Rowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willdoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rowen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Willdoit.
Rowen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Willdoit. Willdoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Willdoit.#T1#
Willdoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Willdoit.
Rowen has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Willdoit.
Good leg kick by Willdoit.
Willdoit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Willdoit misses with a low kick.
Rowen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Willdoit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Willdoit.
A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Rowen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willdoit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rowen misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Willdoit tenderised Rowen's leg. Rowen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rowen doesn't manage to clinch there - Willdoit circles away.
Rowen shoots in and drives through. Willdoit sprawls well.
Willdoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Willdoit. Rowen shrugs it off though. #T2#
Willdoit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steve Willdoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willdoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rowen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Willdoit avoids the head kick by Rowen.
Willdoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rowen will feel that in the morning.
Willdoit connects with an inside leg kick.
Rowen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willdoit sprawls well. Willdoit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rowen gets slowly back to his feet.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but Rowen checks it.
Rowen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rowen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Willdoit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rowen somewhat.
Willdoit scores with a kick to the body.
Rowen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Willdoit can pounce on him.
Rowen fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
That kick from Willdoit tenderised Rowen's leg. Rowen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rowen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willdoit's waist but Willdoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rowen off to one side.
A leg kick checked by Rowen.
Rowen checks a leg kick nicely.
Willdoit tried to score with a low kick but Rowen checks it.
Rowen feints a counter leg kick.
Willdoit with the inside leg kick.
Rowen throws a leg kick but Willdoit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rowen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rowen checks a low kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rowen closes the distance and clinches up with Willdoit, looking for a takedown. Rowen pushes Willdoit against the cage but Willdoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Rowen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rowen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Willdoit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Willdoit wants to slow Rowen down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Willdoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rowen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but Rowen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Willdoit blocks a head kick by Rowen.
Rowen wants to clinch.
Rowen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willdoit swivels and escapes.
Willdoit half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Willdoit.
Willdoit throws a leg kick which misses Rowen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rowen tries to avoid it.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Willdoit.
Willdoit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rowen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Willdoit scores with a spinning back kick!
Willdoit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Willdoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit dominated that round.
That's time! Willdoit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Willdoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Willdoit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rowen. That did some damage!
Willdoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowen can do to turn this around?
Rowen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willdoit but Willdoit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rowen has a takedown stuffed.
Willdoit throws a low kick, looking for Rowen's leg but Rowen calmly moves out of range.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Willdoit scores with a push kick.
Rowen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steve Willdoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Willdoit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Willdoit feints and then cracks Rowen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rowen down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowen checks a leg kick.
Rowen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willdoit sprawls well. Willdoit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rowen gets slowly back to his feet.
Willdoit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Rowen.
Rowen is breathing heavily.
Willdoit lands a leg kick that knocks Rowen off balance momentarily.#T1#
Willdoit throws a front kick aimed at Rowen's knee but Rowen avoids it well.
Rowen tries to clinch up
and Willdoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Willdoit keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rowen or perhaps it was just good defense by Willdoit, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Rowen moves into the clinch successfully.
Willdoit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rowen.
Willdoit controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Rowen manages to break the clinch.
Willdoit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Willdoit counters with a quick kick to the body but Rowen blocks it.#T2#
Rowen fails with the takedown
and Willdoit counters with a thumping low kick.
Willdoit delivers a nice body kick.
Willdoit feints and then cracks Rowen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rowen down.
Willdoit throws a solid leg kick but Rowen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Willdoit.
Rowen checks the leg kick.
Rowen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Willdoit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRowen.
Willdoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rowen checks a low kick from Willdoit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Willdoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brendan Rowen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willdoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Willdoit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rowen's sensitive parts.
Rowen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Willdoit defends it nicely.
Willdoit thumps Rowen with a low kick.#T3#
Willdoit connects with a leg kick.
Rowen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Willdoit. Willdoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Rowen throws a wild body kick that Willdoit sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick from Willdoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Willdoit slams his shin into Rowen's torso.
Willdoit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rowen's sensitive parts.
Rowen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Willdoit tries to avoid it but Rowen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Willdoit to the ground. Willdoit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rowen shoots in looking for a takedown. Willdoit tries to sprawl out of it but Rowen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Willdoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Willdoit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rowen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Willdoit.
Rowen misses with a takedown attempt
and Willdoit counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Willdoit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rowen. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick from Willdoit, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willdoit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Willdoit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rowen.
Willdoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Willdoit lands a slapping body shot.
Willdoit wants to land a leg kick but Rowen is out of range.
Willdoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rowen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Willdoit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Willdoit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Willdoit misses with a low kick.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but Rowen moved away.
Rowen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Willdoit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Willdoit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rowen just manages to avoid it.
Willdoit lands with a nice body kick.
Rowen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Willdoit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rowen.
A solid body kick from Willdoit.
Rowen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Willdoit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Willdoit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rowen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Willdoit. That one must have hurt.
Willdoit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rowen 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.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but Rowen moved away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Willdoit.
Willdoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rowen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rowen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Willdoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rowen is defended easily by Willdoit.
Willdoit lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willdoit but Willdoit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willdoit is looking to counter with a body kick.
Willdoit throws a leg kick which misses Rowen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rowen tries to avoid it. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Willdoit.
Rowen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid body kick from Willdoit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Willdoit. Rowen shrugs it off though.
Willdoit with the inside leg kick.
Willdoit swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Willdoit. Rowen shrugs it off though.
Rowen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Willdoit avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve Willdoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Rowen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Willdoit.
Rowen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Willdoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Willdoit tries a low kick but Rowen avoids it.#T2#
Willdoit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rowen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Willdoit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willdoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Willdoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rowen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Willdoit.
Willdoit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Willdoit tried to score with a low kick but Rowen checks it.
Rowen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willdoit feints and then cracks Rowen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rowen down.
Willdoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rowen shoots in for a takedown but Willdoit shows good takedown defense.
Willdoit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Willdoit with the inside leg kick.
Willdoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Rowen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rowen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Willdoit connects with a solid leg kick.
Rowen misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Rowen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from Willdoit tenderised Rowen's leg. Rowen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Willdoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rowen.
Rowen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Willdoit.
Rowen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Willdoit avoids it really well and circles away.
Willdoit is looking to slow Rowen down with leg kicks.
Willdoit scores with a nice body kick.
Rowen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Willdoit can pounce on him.
Willdoit throws a wild body kick that Rowen sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Rowen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rowen 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.
Willdoit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rowen fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rowen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rowen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rowen tries a head kick but it misses.
Willdoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rowen is looking to clinch but Willdoit is avoiding it.
Rowen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Willdoit can pounce on him.
Willdoit delivers a nice body kick.
Willdoit avoids a kick to the body.
Willdoit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Willdoit. Rowen shrugs it off though.
Brendan Rowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Willdoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Willdoit thumps Rowen with a low kick.
Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Rowen's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Willdoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Willdoit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Willdoit!
An out of breath Steve Willdoit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Beckley misses with the body kick
and Beckley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willdoit avoids the body shot from Beckley.
Beckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willdoit manages to avoid it.
Willdoit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Willdoit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beckley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willdoit somewhat.
Willdoit shoots in for a double leg but Beckley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Willdoit tries to clinch but Beckley moves out of range.
Willdoit with a poor takedown
enabling Beckley to counter with a crisp jab.
Benson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Willdoit.
Beckley misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Beckley blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willdoit sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Willdoit drives through and clinches with Beckley against the cage.
Willdoit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beckley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Beckley has clasped his hands together around Willdoit's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Willdoit is trying to control Beckley's posture but Beckley avoids it. #SUB#
Beckley is trying to get an arm triangle but Willdoit is defending well. #SUB#
Beckley tries for a kimura but Willdoit is defending well.
Willdoit tries to escape but Beckley is in control.
Beckley scoring with punches and elbows.
Beckley in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Willdoit can't do much from the bottom here.
Willdoit taking a bit of punishment here - Beckley scoring with strikes. #SU#
Beckley decides to stand back up.
Beckley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beckley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Willdoit blocks a head kick by Beckley.
Beckley throws a nice looking combination but Willdoit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Beckley closes the distance and clinches.
Willdoit tries to pull guard but Beckley holds him up against the cage and eventually Willdoit drops back down to his feet.
#T3##TD#
Beckley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Willdoit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282) #SUB#
Willdoit showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Beckley sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Willdoit taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benson Beckley! |
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