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Event:
WFC 26: Johnson vs Muller
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Gomi cracks Herzog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Herzog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomi misses with a hook. Herzog ducked under it nicely.
Gomi lands with a good body shot.
Gomi lands with a hook. Herzog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomi tests Herzog's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Herzog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Herzog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herzog wants to stand but Gomi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Herzog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gomi has momentary wrist control but Herzog slips an elbow through the middle.
Herzog won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Gomi is wriggling around but Herzog manages to pass to half guard.
Herzog drops an elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Herzog is controlling him
Gomi's coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Herzog wants to free his trapped foot but Gomi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Herzog prevents Gomi from standing back up.
Herzog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gomi is defending against the submission attempts here by Herzog.
Gomi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomi stuffs the takedown.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herzog with a hook.
Gomi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Herzog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Herzog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Herzog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Herzog fails with the takedown.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Herzog.
Gomi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Herzog's head backwards.#T3#
Gomi feints with a jab and clips Herzog right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Herzog is sent crashing into the canvas and Gomi leaps in for the kill! Herzog tries to get to his feet but Gomi is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Herzog is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
After winning the bout, Hiroshi Gomi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Bronson dives in for a single leg takedown but Herzog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herzog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Herzog.
Bronson looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Bronson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herzog slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Herzog breaks from the clinch.
Herzog throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Bronson moves into range and clinches up with Herzog.#T1#
Bronson lands an elbow just above Herzog 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Marian Herzog has been cut.
Bronson letting Herzog take a breather here.
I was talking to Bronson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Herzog breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Herzog has managed to clinch.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herzog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Herzog lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bronson pushes Herzog off looking to stand but Herzog dives back in and keeps control.
Bronson gets back to full guard.
Herzog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Herzog looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Bronson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herzog prevents Bronson from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Bronson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herzog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronson wants to control the position but Herzog says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Herzog working over Bronson with some ground and pound. Bronson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Herzog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Herzog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bronson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herzog scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES#
Bronson pushes Herzog off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Herzog gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Herzog is on him like a limpet, forcing Bronson back against the cage.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson trying to stall but Herzog improves his position.
Herzog gets through Bronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Herzog's head.
Herzog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bronson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herzog stalling against the cage.
Herzog slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Bronson manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Bronson looking for a guillotine here but Herzog defends easily.
Herzog controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brick Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marian Herzog's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Herzog shows good takedown defense.
Herzog goes for a double leg but Bronson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bronson continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Herzog gets a double leg takedown into Bronson's guard.
Herzog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU2#
Herzog stands up and waves to Bronson to follow him. #TD2#
Herzog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bronson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is looking to stand up but Herzog isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Herzog stays in close to Bronson's body and controls the position.
Herzog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herzog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bronson working a defensive guard here.
Bronson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Herzog is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Herzog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Herzog.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bronson. #TD2#
Herzog closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronson did well to prevent Herzog getting side control.
Bronson kicks Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Bronson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herzog's waist but Herzog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Herzog keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson wants to clinch up but Herzog keeps it at a distance.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herzog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Herzog drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Bronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herzog defends well.
Herzog is working Bronson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU2#
Herzog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Bronson tries to clinch there but Herzog circles away.
#TD2#
Herzog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bronson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Herzog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bronson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herzog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Herzog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marian Herzog's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bronson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herzog avoids it really well and circles away.
Herzog doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
As Herzog looks to move away, Bronson throws a big counter combo but Herzog just gets out of the way.
Herzog throws a head kick that misses.
Bronson is looking to counter the offense by Herzog and move into the clinch.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Herzog, which made it look bad. #CL#
Bronson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bronson manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Bronson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bronson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Herzog controls from within his opponent's guard.
Herzog is continuing to stall.
Bronson throws a couple of heel strikes.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Herzog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Herzog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Herzog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Herzog counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bronson!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Herzog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bronson, who protects the arm well.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Herzog drags him back down.
Herzog advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Herzog punishing his opponent with strikes.
Herzog looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bronson wants to hold on but Herzog pushes him away.
Herzog content just to control the position here.
Bronson is looking to improve his position but Herzog isn't that keen on the idea.
Bronson regains half guard.#T4#
Herzog controlling the pace.
Bronson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bronson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Herzog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bronson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bronson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bronson is looking for a triangle but Herzog pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marian Herzog.
I think Herzog has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Herzog! |
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Event:
WFC 18: Dias vs Licht
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Smith.
Herzog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith punishes Herzog's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herzog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Herzog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marian Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Herzog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herzog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith thuds a left hand into Herzog's body.
Herzog throws a head kick that misses.
Herzog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Herzog seems unphased.
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 wants to clinch.#T1#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Herzog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Horrible takedown attempt by Herzog or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2#
Herzog takes one to the side of the head.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dylan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Herzog.
Smith jabs Herzog right on the nose. Herzog blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith digs a good hook to Herzog's body.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Herzog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Herzog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herzog tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Smith leaves Herzog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Herzog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herzog off to one side.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Herzog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herzog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Herzog. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to clinch but Herzog moves away #TD2#
and Herzog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Herzog not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES#
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Herzog off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A cross from Smith lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to clinch up but Herzog circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Herzog has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Herzog blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Herzog pulls guard effortlessly.
Herzog throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SU#
Smith gets to his feet - Herzog follows without any prompting.
Herzog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Herzog throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Nice shot by Smith.
Herzog looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Herzog with a poor takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Herzog looks winded!
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith wants to clinch.
Herzog lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith punishes Herzog's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Smith pushes Herzog up against the cage in a clinch.
Herzog is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Herzog manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Herzog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Herzog circles away.
#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Herzog turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith throws Herzog to one side and escapes!
Herzog throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith cracks Herzog with a good jab.#TD2#
Herzog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Herzog is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to clinch up but Herzog keeps it at a distance.
Herzog shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dylan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Herzog.#T2#
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herzog can do to turn this around?
Herzog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Herzog in a clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herzog backwards.
Smith gets through Herzog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Smith pushes Herzog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Herzog breaks from the clinch.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herzog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marian Herzog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Herzog's ribs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Herzog to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herzog is controlling him. #T4##ES#
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Herzog is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herzog's elbow.
Smith lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Herzog.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Herzog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Herzog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dylan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Smith.
Dylan Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Herzog pushes him off.
Herzog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herzog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Herzog ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Herzog needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Herzog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Herzog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Herzog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Herzog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith cracks Herzog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Herzog swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Herzog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herzog shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Herzog. Herzog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy body kick from Herzog
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Smith.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Herzog is rocked!#CL#
Smith forces Herzog back against the cage and clinches.
Herzog is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Dylan Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is working Herzog over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herzog.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Herzog is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dylan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Herzog.
Herzog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with some punches.
A short right from Smith.
Smith misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Herzog.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Herzog backwards.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Herzog! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Smith!
After winning the bout, Dylan Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt - Sillanpaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sillanpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Herzog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sillanpaa, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Herzog decides to pull guard.
Herzog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Herzog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herzog tries to get out of the position.
Herzog keeping moving, preventing Sillanpaa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog pulls Sillanpaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Sillanpaa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Herzog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herzog is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Sillanpaa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Herzog escapes and throws Sillanpaa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Herzog 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 Sillanpaa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sillanpaa struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sillanpaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Herzog wants to control but Sillanpaa is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herzog in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Herzog trying to control the action but Sillanpaa is working from the bottom.
Sillanpaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herzog 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 Sillanpaa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Herzog with the ground and pound but Sillanpaa regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Herzog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sillanpaa sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Herzog trying to control the pace.
Herzog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herzog wants to take a breather but Sillanpaa is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been informed that Sillanpaa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sillanpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herzog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herzog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sillanpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
Herzog fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sillanpaa gets tackled into the cage by Herzog. Herzog maintains the clinch. #TD#
Herzog gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sillanpaa pushes Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Herzog takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marian Herzog dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Herzog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sillanpaa defends it nicely.
Herzog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sillanpaa counters with a series of strikes. Herzog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Herzog motions for Sillanpaa to come forward. Herzog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Herzog fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog blocks a low kick nicely.
Herzog shoots for a takedown but Sillanpaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Herzog with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Sillanpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marian Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Herzog shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sillanpaa kicks Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Sillanpaa dodges the punch combination from Herzog.
Herzog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sillanpaa defends well and Herzog ends up having to push Sillanpaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sillanpaa is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Herzog ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herzog no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Sillanpaa throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Sillanpaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herzog's guard.
Sillanpaa lands a couple of elbows.
Herzog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Herzog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Herzog tries to stand and escape but Sillanpaa is controlling the position.
Sillanpaa tries to get to full guard but Herzog has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sillanpaa is breathing heavily.#T3#
Sillanpaa wants to control but Herzog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Herzog wants to take a breather but Sillanpaa is having none of it.
Herzog works his way into side control.
Sillanpaa is looking to get back to his feet here but Herzog is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sillanpaa's back.
Herzog looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Herzog wants to control but Sillanpaa is keeping busy.#T4#
Herzog is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Herzog gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Herzog gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Herzog apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Sillanpaa misses with a takedown attempt - Herzog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sillanpaa misses with a takedown attempt - Herzog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marian Herzog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sillanpaa enables Herzog to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sillanpaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sillanpaa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sillanpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herzog engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Herzog with a nice head shot there.
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 Marian Herzog will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Herzog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sillanpaa wants to clinch.
It looked like Herzog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sillanpaa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sillanpaa is defended easily by Herzog.
Herzog keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Herzog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Herzog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sillanpaa on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog is looking to advance position but Sillanpaa won't allow it.
Sillanpaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Herzog decides to stand and escape the position.
Herzog throws a series of punches but Sillanpaa avoids them all with ease.
Herzog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herzog cracks Sillanpaa with an open hand slap.#CL#
Herzog rushes Sillanpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sillanpaa tries to throw a body punch but Herzog avoids it by throwing Sillanpaa back against the cage.
Sillanpaa wants a takedown.
Sillanpaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Herzog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marian Herzog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Sillanpaa.#BC#
Herzog manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Herzog forces Sillanpaa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Herzog has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sillanpaa regains guard immediately. #T2#
Sillanpaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herzog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sillanpaa keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Herzog passes into half guard.
Herzog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Herzog slips a nice elbow through Sillanpaa's hands, connecting with Sillanpaa's forehead.
Herzog looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Herzog's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sillanpaa pushes Herzog off looking to stand but Herzog dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Herzog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sillanpaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herzog. #SUB#
Herzog is working for a kimura but Sillanpaa is defending it quite comfortably.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Herzog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Herzog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jari Sillanpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marian Herzog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sillanpaa is trying to escape the position but Herzog is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marian Herzog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herzog, 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 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Herzog!
Jari Sillanpaa spoke after the fight, saying 'Run away, now! '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Herzog closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vavau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Herzog manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vavau on his heels. He'll look to pass Vavau's guard now, I'm sure.
Vavau is looking to stand back up but Herzog counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vavau. #REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Herzog lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herzog lands a nice short elbow.
Herzog is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Herzog decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Herzog lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Herzog does it's job there.
Herzog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vavau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Vavau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vavau counters with a straight right hand.
Vavau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vavau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Herzog.
Herzog darts in trying to clinch
enabling Vavau to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##TD2#
Herzog gets the takedown into side control.
Vavau sneaks out the side door and pushes Herzog away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vavau blocks a head kick by Herzog.
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt
and Vavau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vavau counters with a nice uppercut.
Ioelu Vavau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Herzog.
Vavau leaves Herzog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Vavau misses the target.#T3#
Herzog tries to clinch
enabling Vavau to counter with a crisp jab.
Herzog tries to clinch up but Vavau circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Vavau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Herzog closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vavau quickly recovers to half guard.
Herzog slows the pace down in half guard.
Vavau is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vavau tries to kick Herzog off in order to stand up. Herzog Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4##SU2#
Herzog decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vavau to his feet. #TD2#
Herzog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Herzog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Herzog is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vavau looks calm but he's in trouble here. Herzog gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vavau is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Herzog lets go of the hold and Vavau can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marian Herzog! |
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