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Event:
CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Durnin misses with a combination
#TD#
and Glover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Durnin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durnin's head.
Glover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover advances position into side control!
Durnin is pushing Glover's head away, looking to escape. Glover manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Durnin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Glover working the ground and pound but Durnin is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Glover are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Glover tries to move to mount but Durnin blocks the move with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durnin can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Glover stalls from top position.
Glover has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durnin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Glover throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Durnin!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Glover lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Durnin.
#T3#
Durnin is covering up but some of the strikes from Glover are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Glover is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Durnin with him. Durnin is trying to defend but Glover has an arm under the chin now! Durnin grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Glover! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Timo misses with a hook. Glover ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Glover drops Timo with a big left hand and mounts him. Timo is in big trouble! #ROC2#Timo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Sigandi Legend Timo has been cut.#SUB2#
Glover looking to isolate an arm here. Timo doesn't see it coming and as Glover extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Glover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Glover! |
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Event:
WVT 214: Johnson v Minoru
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Anstey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
Glover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anstey tries to avoid it but Glover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anstey to the ground. Anstey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Anstey and sends Glover crashing to the mat! Anstey follows him down to the mat - Glover regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Glover is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Glover is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anstey wants to free his trapped foot but Glover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glover seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glover keeps working.
Anstey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anstey content just to control the position here. #T1#
Glover sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Glover is doing well to control the position and prevent Anstey from advancing to side control.
Glover moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover wants to improve his position but instead Anstey has moved into half guard.
Glover trying to hold on to Anstey's head to control him but Anstey postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glover defending well though.
Glover trying to control here.
Anstey throwing shots but Glover is blocking nicely.
Glover manages to get to full guard.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Glover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anstey misses with a hook.
Anstey takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Glover shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anstey is trying to defend but Glover finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anstey felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Glover is working for a kimura but Anstey is defending it quite comfortably.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Glover trying to control the action but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Glover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Glover is trying to control. Anstey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Glover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Glover is trying to control. Anstey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anstey is controlling Glover's trapped leg to prevent Glover from advancing to side control.
Glover misses with a head shot. Anstey uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
That's time! Glover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Anstey gets caught flat footed, as Glover shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Glover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey trying to keep a closed guard but Glover is proving a slippery customer.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glover.
Anstey looking to control.
#T1#
Glover wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Glover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Glover takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#Dick Glover's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Glover bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Glover misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anstey struggling a bit here.
Glover misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Glover wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Anstey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Glover's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dick Glover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Anstey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anstey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Glover.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Glover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glover wants to free his trapped foot but Anstey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anstey defending well though.
Glover thows a huge punch but Anstey dodges it nicely.
Anstey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Glover.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Anstey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey pulls Glover in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Glover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glover gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Glover counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glover.
Glover passes Anstey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Glover not doing much here.
#T4##SUB#
Glover is trying to work for a kimura but Anstey is defending well.
Glover working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anstey's thigh. Anstey counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Glover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Glover throws a strike but Anstey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Glover dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Glover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anstey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Anstey drops Glover with a left and a right! Oh, Glover is hurt - Anstey dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#Glover is rocked!#CUT2#Dick Glover's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dick Glover's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bunny Anstey! |
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Event:
WVT 203: Jarvinen v Minoru 2
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Glover closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Glover lands in his opponent's guard.
Goldberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Glover controls the pace.
Glover chips away with some ground and pound.
Glover is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldberg has wrist control.
Glover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goldberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glover on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Glover working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Glover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Glover throwing strikes but missing.
Goldberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Glover pushes down on Goldberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Glover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Glover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldberg's head.
Glover lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Glover throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
Glover winds up and cracks Goldberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Glover working over Goldberg with some ground and pound. Goldberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Glover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Glover wants to work for an arm triangle but Goldberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Glover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Glover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldberg defending well though.
Glover works his way into side control. #T3#
The ground and pound from Glover seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Glover scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Goldberg is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Glover knocks Goldberg out cold with a massive hammerfist! Glover Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dick Glover! |
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Event:
WVT 194: Siale v Jiang
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Glover misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
Glover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smif avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Glover shoots in and gets a takedown into Smif's guard.
Smif wants to get back to his feet but Glover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smif can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover postures up and lands a big shot to Smif's brow.
Glover lands a couple of elbows.
Glover wants to control from the top but Smif keeps moving. #T1#
Glover cracks Smif with a solid left hand.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smif manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Glover fails to pull guard.
Glover fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Glover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smif lands a nice knee to the body.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Smif blocks a body shot from Glover.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smif.
Smif putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glover in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Smif putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glover in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif scores with a hook to the body.
Smif crunches a lovely knee into Glover's ribcage.
Smif slowing the pace effectively.
Smif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glovers head.
A short right from Smif. #BC2#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Smif lands a big right hand that sends Glover crashing to the mat! Smif stays standing though and waves Glover back to his feet!#CUT2#Dick Glover's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
Glover is aggressively charging in as Smif backs up avoiding any damage. Smif tosses out a jab and Glover runs right into it face first! Glover is out cold! Smif dropped down on all fours and is barking in Glover's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smif!
After winning the bout, Will Smif 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:
WVT 181: Matikainen v Hussein
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Bacolod moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.#TD#
Glover closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bacolod did well to prevent Glover getting side control.
Glover trying to control from Bacolod's half guard. Bacolod has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Glover preventing the sweep.
Bacolod wants to stand up but Glover is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bacolod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but Glover passes into half guard.
We've been hearing that Glover has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Glover works his way into side control.
Glover landing a few strikes. #T1#
Bacolod on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
Glover working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Glover is chipping away with strikes.
Glover cracks Bacolod with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Glover scores with punches from side control.
Bacolod manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bacolod trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Glover there.
Glover looks to land a strike but Bacolod avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Bacolod has an active guard here but Glover has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bacolod is trying to maintain the position but Glover is very close to passing his half guard.
Bacolod tries to roll over but Glover keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Glover.
Glover slips a nice elbow through Bacolod's hands, connecting with Bacolod's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Glover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Glover works over Bacolod with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Glover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Glover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bacolod's head.
Glover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bacolod is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Glover lands a couple of elbows.
Glover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Glover is working Bacolod over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Glover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Glover stands up over Bacolod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bacolod wants to control but Glover passes easily into half guard.
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bacolod is trying to get back to full guard.
Glover trying to control the pace. #T4#
Bacolod wants to control but Glover is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Glover.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Glover content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Glover there.
Glover is nestled in close to Bacolod, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bacolod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Glover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Glover keeps the fight on the outside.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacolod can do to turn this around?#TD#
Glover shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bacolod is trying to defend but Glover finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bacolod is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Glover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Glover's back!
Bacolod trying to control momentarily.
Bacolod missing with punches from the back.
Dick Glover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glover manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bacolod's guard. Nice work there by Glover.
Glover trying to control but Bacolod is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Bacolod has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Glover has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Glover forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod is looking to clinch. #TD#
Glover looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Bacolod is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glover pulls his head out easily.
Glover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bacolod keeps working.
Glover drops an elbow to the side of Bacolod's head. #T2#
Bacolod is trying to stand.
Bacolod is looking to get back to full guard here but Glover has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bacolod can't do much from the bottom here.
Glover is putting a hurting on Bacolod here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bacolod on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bacolod taking punishment in the form of punches.
Glover working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod is looking for a sweep.
Bacolod wants to get back to his feet but Glover drags him back down.
Bacolod taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bacolod struggling a bit here.#T3#
Bacolod tries to improve position but can't.
Bacolod taking punishment in the form of punches.
Glover creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Glover is putting a hurting on Bacolod here, landing some big shots from side control.
Glover landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bacolod is pushing Glover's head away, looking to escape. Glover manages to hold on to the position though.
Glover lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Glover working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#Bacolod is rocked!
Glover scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bacolod is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Glover can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Glover! |
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Event:
WVT 169: Fabinho v Rutger
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Glover dives in and grabs Babinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Babinski pushes down on Glover's head and hops out.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Babinski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Glover to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet but Glover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glover not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet but Glover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glover scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover won't allow Babinski to get back to his feet.
Babinski keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Babinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glover works over Babinski with some ground and pound from guard.
Babinski wants to stand up but Glover is controlling him. #T1#
Glover sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Babinski's guard.
Babinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babinski tries to get out of the position.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Glover.
Babinski is not content to let Glover control the position.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glover trying to control the action but Babinski is working from the bottom.
Babinski is trying to stand back up but Glover is controlling him
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Babinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glover on the ground.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glover is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Babinski is looking to escape.#T2#
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glover connects with a nice short shot to Babinski's temple.
Babinski is looking to escape.
Glover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Glover working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Glover trying to control the pace.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Glover working the head and body with strikes.
Babinski pushes Glover off looking to stand but Glover dives back in and keeps control.
Glover lands strikes from half guard.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet.
Glover with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Glover prevents Babinski from standing back up.
#T3#
Glover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Glover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babinski taking some punishment here, with Glover in his half guard.
Babinski taking some punishment here, with Glover in his half guard.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#It looks like Timofey Babinski has been cut.
Babinski tries to kick Glover off but Glover keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Glover seems content to control.
Glover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Babinski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Glover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Glover in particular looking to stall.
Glover working Babinski over with strikes. #T4#
Glover wants to take a breather but Babinski is having none of it.
Babinski is trying to stand up here but Glover is controlling him well.
Babinski is refusing to be controlled, as Glover sits in half guard.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Glover working over Babinski with some ground and pound. Babinski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glover connects with a nice short shot to Babinski's temple.
Glover working Babinski over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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!
Let's hope that Glover 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Glover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timofey Babinski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Babinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Babinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Glover misses.
Babinski misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Glover closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Babinski quickly recovers to half guard.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT2#Timofey Babinski's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover stops Babinski from getting back to his feet.
Glover is looking to advance position but Babinski won't allow it.
Glover working Babinski over with strikes. #CUT2#Jeez, Timofey Babinski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Timofey Babinski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Glover! |
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Event:
WVT 159: Creed v Halsti
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Fisticuffs misses the shot to the body.
Fisticuffs tries to close the distance and clinch but Glover swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
Glover with the counter takedown but Fisticuffs avoids it easily.#TD2#
Glover scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fisticuffs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Glover.
The strikes coming from Glover are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Glover tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Glover in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Glover throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands a nice forearm strike.
Glover misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Glover throws an elbow but Fisticuffs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fisticuffs is pushing Glover's head away, looking to escape. Glover manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Glover trying to control the action but Fisticuffs is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Glover working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fisticuffs is trying to get back to his feet.
Glover is looking to take a break and control but Fisticuffs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glover misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Glover is chipping away with strikes.
Fisticuffs parries the strikes from Glover easily there. Glover is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fisticuffs to escape.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Glover is looking to take a break and control but Fisticuffs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisticuffs parries the strikes from Glover easily there. Glover is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fisticuffs to escape.
Fisticuffs is not content to let Glover control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fisticuffs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Glover shoots in and bounces Fisticuffs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fisticuffs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover wants a takedown but no success here.
Glover jumps guard but Fisticuffs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
Glover jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fisticuffs walks away with a smile on his face. Glover gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Torraso Fisticuffs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Glover.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but Fisticuffs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisticuffs wants to clinch up but Glover keeps it at a distance.
Glover closes the distance and clinches up with Fisticuffs, looking for a takedown. Glover pushes Fisticuffs against the cage but Fisticuffs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Glover.
Fisticuffs lands a nice looking body shot.
Glover looks winded!
Glover takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.#KD#
Fisticuffs lands a big uppercut and Glover crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Glover looks OK. Fisticuffs waves Glover back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisticuffs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glover is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Fisticuffs doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Glover crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Glover's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torraso Fisticuffs! |
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Event:
WVT 154: Hussein v Assndrop
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well.
Kraag misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Glover closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kraag's guard.#SUB#
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glover defends well.
Glover controlling from the top position.
Glover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Glover is in close to Kraag's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Glover landing with the ground and pound.
Glover working some strikes from top position.
Glover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag trying to keep a closed guard but Glover is proving a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Glover working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Glover is pushing down on Kraag's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kraag is fighting to maintain full guard but Glover has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kraag is refusing to be controlled, as Glover sits in half guard.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag wants to control but Glover is keeping busy.
#T1#
Glover trying to control the action but Kraag is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag wants to control but Glover is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Glover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kraag is looking for a sweep. Glover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kraag looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Glover pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Kraag takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Kraag is rocked!
Glover unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kraag wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Glover celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Glover! |
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Event:
WVT 138: Corassa v Bloodaxe
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Raper loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Glover tries to counter with a takedown but Raper is quick to defend against it.
Glover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glover shoots in but no luck this time.
Glover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raper looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Good work by Glover as he checks the leg kick.
Raper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raper throws a lazy right hand but Glover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Raper.
Glover drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raper sprawls and moves away.
Raper feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Glover crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biff Raper!
Biff Raper took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Good Chin. Huge KO Power. IQ:136.'. |
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Event:
WVT 117: Surianglek v Assndrop
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Neves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glover as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Glover with that takedown attempt.
Neves with the counter takedown but Glover avoids it easily.#TD#
Glover feints and as Neves raises his hands in defense, Glover changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glover throws an elbow that misses. Neves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Glover's guard. Nice move by Neves!#REVB#
Glover trying to keep a closed guard but Neves is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover wants to improve his position but instead Neves has moved into half guard.
Neves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Glover is looking to control Neves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glover avoid being mounted?
Neves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Glover regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
Neves tries to pass to full mount but Glover defends it.
Neves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Glover is trying to maintain the position but Neves is very close to passing his half guard.
Glover is trying to get back to full guard.
Glover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Glover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Glover tries to get out of the position.
Neves preventing the sweep.
Glover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neves on the ground.
Neves passes Glover's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Glover tries to roll over but Neves keeps him under control.
Glover is staying active underneath Neves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Glover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
Neves wants to free his trapped foot but Glover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glover trying to control but Neves postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Glover is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Glover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Neves counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
No luck for Glover with that takedown attempt.
Neves with the counter takedown but Glover avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Glover. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Glover gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Neves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Glover!
Neves working away.
Glover is trying to get back to half guard.
Glover is trying to control Neves's posture but Neves avoids it.
Neves grinds an elbow into Glover's temple.
Neves trying to control the action but Glover is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Glover will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Neves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Glover scores with a nice right hand.
Dick Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glover tries for a takedown but Neves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Glover shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Glover was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Neves regains half guard, as Glover was trying to land strikes.
Neves keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves gets full guard.#T1#
Glover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neves is keeping the position for now.
Glover throws an elbow that misses. Neves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Glover's guard. Nice move by Neves!#REVB#
Glover keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully.
Neves tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Neves sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Glover is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Glover really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Glover stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Neves has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Glover manages to get his head free but now Neves has transitioned to an armbar! Glover grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Neves! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVT 108: Mahogany v Wojcik
Date: May 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Alzado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glover.
Glover should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Alzado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Glover closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Glover is looking to advance position but Alzado won't allow it.
Alzado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Glover.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Glover has eaten all the pies!
Alzado is trying to stand.
Glover missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Glover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover working the head and body with strikes.
Alzado won't allow Glover to pass to mount.
Glover performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Alzado is in trouble now - Glover has advanced to mount!
Alzado taking shots to the head.
Glover lands a big shot there that rocks Alzado but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#Alzado is rocked!
Glover loads up with a big shot that hurts Alzado! He's pulled Glover in close but Glover has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Alzado survive? More strikes from Glover and Alzado is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dick Glover! |
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Event:
WVT 97: Ihantala v Knox
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsmfimsfnd.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to clinch but Glover is avoiding it.
#TD#
Glover decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tsmfimsfnd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tsmfimsfnd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to improve his position.
Glover performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Glover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsmfimsfnd defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to control but Glover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsmfimsfnd won't allow Glover to pass to mount.
Glover is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsmfimsfnd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to control Glover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsmfimsfnd avoid being mounted?
Glover with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Glover there.
Glover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Glover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tsmfimsfnd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Glover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsmfimsfnd defending well though.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to get back to his feet.
Tsmfimsfnd manages to get to full guard.
Glover trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsmfimsfnd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Tsmfimsfnd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Glover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position.
Glover is stalling in the full guard.
Tsmfimsfnd keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Glover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsmfimsfnd's head.
Glover has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Glover landing with the ground and pound.
Glover landing with the ground and pound.
Tsmfimsfnd working a defensive guard here.
Glover slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2#
Tsmfimsfnd is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Glover presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Tsmfimsfnd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Tsmfimsfnd tries to sprawl but Glover drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control but Glover postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Glover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking for a sweep. Glover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Glover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover trying to mount his opponent but Tsmfimsfnd defends it.
Glover winds up and cracks Tsmfimsfnd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsmfimsfnd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Glover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsmfimsfnd's head.
Glover wants to control from the top but Tsmfimsfnd keeps moving.
Tsmfimsfnd managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Glover dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Glover fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tsmfimsfnd sprawls well initially but Glover persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover lands strikes from half guard.
Glover is stalling here. Tsmfimsfnd is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Glover seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tsmfimsfnd has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Glover wants to control but Tsmfimsfnd postures up.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glover keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tsmfimsfnd off and has taken his back!
Tsmfimsfnd tries to escape but Glover has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Glover lands a shot to the head.
Glover looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to escape the position.
Glover scores with punches and elbows.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Glover is working the ground and pound. Can Tsmfimsfnd escape?
Glover is landing with strikes from the back.
Glover has Tsmfimsfnd flattened out and is raining down punches.
Glover is working the ground and pound. Can Tsmfimsfnd escape?
Glover is landing with strikes from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover is landing with strikes. Tsmfimsfnd can't take much more of this.
Glover could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Glover's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Glover scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tsmfimsfnd is looking for a way out.
Glover controlling the position well here. Tsmfimsfnd rolled but Glover kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Glover scores with punches to the body.
Glover scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Tsmfimsfnd covers up after that shot from Glover.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to break free.
Glover scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T3#
Glover scores with punches and elbows.
Glover keeps control of the position as Tsmfimsfnd tries to break free.
Glover lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Glover loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tsmfimsfnd hold on?
Glover is punishing Tsmfimsfnd with strikes - can he finish him?!
Glover lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Tsmfimsfnd is taking damage to the body and head.
A helpless look comes across Tsmfimsfnd 's face. He knows he's trapped as Glover lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Glover! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Adams blocks a head kick by Glover.
#TD#
Adams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Glover sprawls well initially but Adams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adams is trying to control the action in half guard but Glover is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glover on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dick Glover's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pan Adams! |
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