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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Harvey moves out of range easily.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Harvey counter with a right hand.
Ward shoots and misses
and Harvey counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Ward has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
A little feinted left hand from Harvey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Ward.
Harvey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Ward has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Harvey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harvey.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Harvey finish him?#TD#
Harvey has clasped his hands together around Ward's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Harvey is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ward is trying to escape and Harvey transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ward is forced to tap! Nice work there by Harvey! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Harvey!
Van Harvey 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:
GKNY 79 - Hopeless v Puzo
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Volkov rushes Cloud and presses him up against the cage.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cloud has double underhooks.
Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cloud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volkov's efforts to push away.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cloud backwards.
Cloud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov working aggressively here.
#BC#
Cloud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cloud blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov lands with a cross.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Cloud avoids nicely.
Volkov scores with a three punch combo!
Volkov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cloud.
Cloud blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cloud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cloud looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Cloud's leg. Cloud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cloud throws a head kick that misses.
Maxim Vladyslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cloud counters with a one-two to the body.
Cloud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Cloud off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Cloud clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov tries to circle away but Cloud has him pinned against the cage.
Cloud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Cloud scores with a hook to the body.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Cloud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volkov looks winded!
A short right from Cloud on the inside.
Cloud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Volkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cloud.
Cloud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud scores a nice knee to the body.
Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Cloud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Cloud.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volkov being controlled against the cage.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov avoiding damage as Cloud throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Volkov.
#T3#
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cloud trying to land knees to the body.
Cloud tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Cloud back against the cage.
Cloud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Cloud lands a jab-cross combination.
Cloud swinging wildly here.
Cloud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cloud slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Cloud slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Cloud tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Cloud was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cloud tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cloud circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cloud thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Cloud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cloud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cloud shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Volkov eats them both and turns towards Cloud to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Borg Cloud will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Volkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cloud lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Cloud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Volkov tries to clinch but Cloud moves out of range.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Cloud does no damage.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Cloud moves out of range.
Volkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cloud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cloud misses with a few strikes there.
As Cloud backs off Volkov throws a huge counter combo but Cloud manages to avoid it all.
Cloud lands a jab.#T1#
Volkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cloud counters with a thumping low kick.
Maxim Vladyslav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cloud takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cloud counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Cloud. Those never looked like landing.
Cloud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov tries to clinch up.
Cloud tried to counter with a leg kick but Volkov avoided it.
Volkov lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cloud, as that shot connected.
Cloud keeps the fight on the outside.
Cloud misses with a double jab.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Cloud.
#T2#
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Cloud. That snapped Volkov's head back.
Volkov misses with the body kick
and Cloud counters with a two punch combo.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Cloud sees coming a mile off.
Cloud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cloud throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Cloud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cloud lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Volkov backs up against the cage.
#ROC#
Volkov is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Cloud.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cloud finish him?
Cloud avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Volkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cloud counters with a big right hand! Oh Volkov is in trouble here! Cloud follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borg Cloud!
After the fight, Borg Cloud was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CCR 36
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Eller scores with a nice strike.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Eller throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Eller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eller's waist but Eller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eller.
Eller lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Eller.
Eller cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Eller closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gracie! Eller dives in looking to finish! Gracie is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Eller!
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Event:
GKNY 74 - Samaras v Momochi
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kira works over Cloud's head and body with a nice combination.
Kira throws a series of punches but Cloud avoids them all with ease.
As Kira looks to move away, Cloud throws a big counter combo but Kira just gets out of the way.
Kira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cloud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kira scores with a shot to the body.
Kira lands a nice hook to Cloud's body. Cloud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kira keeps the fight on the outside.
Kira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cloud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cloud slips under a jab from Kira.
Cloud seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cloud appears to be looking for a big counter.
A right-left combo lands from Kira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kira with a nice cross.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kira.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kira.
Cloud is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Kira has control of an arm but Cloud manages to advance to Kira's back!#SUB#
Cloud is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kira for a finish.
Kira wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Cloud is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kira for a finish. #SUB#
Cloud working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kira turns into Cloud and is now in his guard.
#T2#
Cloud wants to sweep here but Kira controlling him for the moment.
Kira tries to free his leg and advance position but Cloud is retaining full guard.
Cloud has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kira pushes down on Cloud's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kira wants to pass the guard but Cloud is defending well.
Cloud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Cloud is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kira defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cloud is trying to keep Kira in close.
Kira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cloud is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kira slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cloud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cloud trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cloud has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kira seems to be working for a kimura but Cloud defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keikan Kira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cloud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kira throws out the jab.
Kira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cloud eats them both and turns towards Kira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cloud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kira.
It looked like Cloud was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kira.
Kira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cloud tries to bum rush Kira with a series of wild strikes but Kira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cloud shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kira eats them both and turns towards Cloud to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kira misses with a looping right.
Kira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keikan Kira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kira circles away quickly and effectively.
Kira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloud misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Kira misses with a series of wild punches.
Cloud throws a right and a left that Kira avoids nicely.
Kira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kira lands a nice looking body shot.
Kira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cloud appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kira misses with the combination.
Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kira circles away quickly and effectively.
Borg Cloud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cloud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Cloud was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cloud dodges the punch combination from Kira.
#T2#
Kira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kira misses with a double jab
and Cloud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kira misses with an uppercut.
Cloud slips a jab and a cross from Kira.
Kira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kira lands with a nice body punch.
Kira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cloud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kira throws out the jab.
Kira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kira throws a series of punches but Cloud avoids them all with ease.
Kira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Kira.
Cloud appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Kira misses with a takedown
and Kira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keikan Kira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cloud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kira throws a big shot that misses.
Kira looks to land a combination. Cloud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kira throws out a loose jab but Cloud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kira misses with an uppercut. Cloud saw that one coming.
Kira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cloud.
It looked like Cloud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Kira. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the body from Kira misses
enabling Cloud to counter with a crisp jab.
Kira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cloud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cloud throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cloud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kira tries to bum rush Cloud with a series of wild strikes but Cloud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cloud defending well as Kira loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Cloud misses its target.
Kira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Kira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kira works Cloud's body with a nice hook.
Cloud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kira is able to avoid easily.
Kira swinging wildly here.
Cloud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kira scores with a hook to the body. Cloud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kira throws a series of punches but Cloud moves out of range.
It looked like Cloud was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keikan Kira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cloud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kira walks into a jab.
Cloud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kira misses the target.
Cloud tried to counter with a leg kick but Kira avoided it.
No joy there for Cloud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Kira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kira misses with a few strikes there.
Kira missing with a left hand there. Cloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kira misses with a double jab.
Cloud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cloud counters with a stiff right hand.
Cloud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cloud wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kira! But no joy.
Kira throws a lazy right hand but Cloud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kira throws a series of punches but Cloud moves out of range.
Kira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Cloud works Kira's body with a nice hook.
Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kira circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Kira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cloud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cloud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cloud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kira.
Cloud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kira.
Cloud throws a big counter combination but Kira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kira fails to land with a series of punches.
Kira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cloud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kira throws a right hand that misses
and Cloud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borg Cloud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Cloud darts in and clinches Kira up against the cage.
A short right from Kira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kira misses with a punch on the inside.
Cloud misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud takes a shot to the head.
Cloud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kira's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kira.
A short uppercut from Cloud.
Cloud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud is trying to maintain a safe position but Kira gets an underhook and turns Cloud into the cage.#BC2#
Kira breaks the clinch.
Cloud throws a right hand that Kira ducks under and follows up with a left that Kira also avoids with ease.
Kira misses with a few strikes there.
Kira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Kira.#T3#
Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kira darts in looking for a takedown but Cloud gets double underhooks and turns Kira into the cage.
A punch combination from Cloud misses.
Cloud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kira misses with a jab to the body
and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cloud throws a right and a left that Kira avoids nicely.
Cloud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kira.
Kira throws a hook but Cloud blocks it.
Kira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kira misses with a double jab.
Kira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Kira does no damage. #T4#
Kira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cloud misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kira.
Cloud slips a jab and a cross from Kira.
Kira slips a jab and a cross from Cloud.
Kira throws a series of strikes that have Cloud backpedaling.
Kira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it.
Cloud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cloud throws a big counter combination but Kira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kira slips under a jab.
Cloud works over Kira's head and body with a nice combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cloud.
Keikan Kira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kira misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keikan Kira.
Well Kira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keikan Kira!
Keikan Kira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 63
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Widing looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pettis!
Pettis is looking to reverse the position.
Widing working the ground and pound but Pettis is defending the strikes.
Widing lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Pettis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Widing throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pettis is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Widing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1#
Widing misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pettis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Widing off and has taken his back!
Widing is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Widing rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Widing keeping control of the position. #T2#
Pettis is just content to waste time from the top position. Widing takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pettis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Widing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Widing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pettis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pettis has momentary wrist control but Widing slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Widing is working Pettis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis looking to control.
Widing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Widing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Widing sitting in guard here, content to control.
Widing seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pettis for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Widing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pettis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pettis has momentary wrist control but Widing slips an elbow through the middle.
Widing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widing with a nice head shot there.
Pettis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Widing controls the pace.
Widing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pettis working a defensive guard but Widing manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB#
Widing goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pettis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Widing but great work by Pettis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widing gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Widing dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pettis stuffs the takedown attempt from Widing. Widing gets slowly back to his feet.
Widing fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pettis is out of range.
Pettis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pettis throws a leg kick but Widing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pettis throws a hook but Widing blocks it.
Widing looks to land a right hand but Pettis moved out of range.
Widing lands a nice looking body kick.
Pettis thows a leg kick but Widing checks it #TD#
and Widing decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pettis's guard.
Pettis looking for a sweep. Not yet Pettis, not yet.
Widing's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Widing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Pettis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pettis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Widing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pettis's guard.
Widing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettis can do to turn this around?
Widing slips a nice elbow through Pettis's hands, connecting with Pettis's forehead.
Daniel Widing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Widing keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Widing working the head and body with strikes.
Pettis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Widing controlling the action here.
Widing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widing.
Widing 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.
Widing working Pettis over with strikes. #T2#
Widing slips a nice elbow through Pettis's hands, connecting with Pettis's forehead.#ROC#
Pettis is rocked!#SUB#
Pettis is defending against the submission attempts here by Widing.
Widing has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Widing winds up and cracks Pettis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pettis is still in real trouble! Can Widing finish him?
We've been hearing that Widing has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Widing drops an elbow to the side of Pettis's head.
Pettis seems to have recovered his senses.
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. Widing connects with a nice short shot to Pettis's temple.
Widing content to control rather than advance.
Widing seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Widing is taking a breather. Pettis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Widing is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pettis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Widing seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pettis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pettis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Widing dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Widing lands a head kick!
Pettis jabs Widing to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widing.
Pettis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Widing throws a solid leg kick but Pettis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Widing.
Pettis misses with a straight right.
Widing misses with a looping right.
Good work by Pettis as he checks the leg kick.
Widing tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pettis jabs Widing right on the nose. Widing blinks but takes it well.
Crunch! Widing slams his shin into Pettis's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Widing pushes Pettis up against the cage in a clinch.
Pettis lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pettis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Widing's brow.
Good body shot from Widing.
Widing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis gets underhooks to prevent Widing's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Pettis is looking to control Widing's arms but Widing gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pettis has his back to the cage.
Pettis misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pettis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Widing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettis avoiding damage as Widing throws knees to the body.
Widing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pettis.
Widing taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Widing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pettis avoids it.
Widing stalls.
Pettis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Widing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Widing fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pettis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Widing's brow.
Sergio Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pettis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Widing.
Widing stalling in the clinch.
Widing leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Widing has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pettis is trying to keep an underhook but Widing manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Widing drops an elbow to the side of Pettis's head.
Widing working Pettis over with strikes.
Pettis wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Widing is nestled in close to Pettis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pettis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Widing scores with a couple of nice shots.
Widing drops an elbow to the side of Pettis's head. #T3#
Widing perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Widing is nestled in close to Pettis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pettis trying to hold on to Widing's head to control him but Widing postures up.
Pettis tries to kick Widing off in order to stand up. Widing Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Widing scores with punches from side control.
Widing is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Pettis's face as Widing controls the position.
Pettis tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Widing happy to just control the position for now.
Widing looks up at the clock and then as Pettis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Widing smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Widing scoring with punches and elbows.
Widing working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Widing controls the position.
Pettis prevents Widing from moving into mount.
Widing taking a breather here.
Widing working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Widing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Widing has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Widing!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Jenkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbados checks it well.
It looked like Barbados was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenkins.
Barbados rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins dips to his left and cracks Barbados with an uppercut!
Barbados on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Barbados's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins takes one to the chin there.
Barbados misses with a body shot.
Barbados lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jenkins lands a slapping body shot.
Jenkins lands the left hand.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
It looked like Barbados was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barbados misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbados bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Barbados blocks a leg kick.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Barbados throws a big counter combo but Jenkins just gets out of the way.
Jenkins takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Barbados lands a big head kick that sends Jenkins tumbling to the mat! Barbados takes a step backwards and waves Jenkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Jenkins is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bubba Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins glances at the clock... BAM! Barbados nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jenkins crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jenkins is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aldo Barbados!
Aldo Barbados decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eller.
Fitzgerald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eller lands a head shot.
Fitzgerald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Fitzgerald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald takes one to the chin there.
Eller sizes up Fitzgerald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eller lands a slapping body shot.
Eller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eller throws a leg kick but Fitzgerald moved away.
Fitzgerald takes one to the chin there.
Eller lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Fitzgerald goes down and covers up as Eller starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Eller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Downs lands a jab to Cleveland's midsection.
Downs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Downs, as that shot connected.
Downs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Dallas Cleveland has been cut.
Cleveland shoots in but Downs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Downs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Downs stuns Cleveland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cleveland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD2#
Downs sends Cleveland crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Downs is motioning to the referee to let Cleveland up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Cleveland is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downs throws a low kick but Cleveland avoids it.
Oh Cleveland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Downs fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cleveland to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cleveland looks to clinch but Downs throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cleveland taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brandon Downs!
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Event:
DFC 6: Adams vs. Senna
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Alves shoots in and drives through. Tyler sprawls well.
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alves avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Igor Alves has been cut.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyler cracks Alves with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tyler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tyler regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Tyler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves's guard. #REVB#
Tyler won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Tyler advances position into side control!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Tyler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler advances to full mount. #T2#
Tyler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alves throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tyler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alves tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Let's hope that Tyler 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.
Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Tyler has a good base and remains in mount.
Tyler controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Tyler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alves is surviving well by controlling Tyler's body position as best he can.
Tyler looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Alves tries to improve his position but Tyler has taken his back! Tyler has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Alves tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tyler pushes Alves away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 35
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Andrei fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Andrei persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrei backing away here, and Ward unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Andrei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward lands with a good body shot.
Andrei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward stuns Andrei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ward scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrei in his tracks.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrei is breathing heavily.
Ward catches Andrei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ward lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Andrei shoots in.
Ward with a nice cross.
Andrei with a poor takedown
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Ward scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ward thuds his right hand into Andrei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Andrei is rocked!
Ward moves in close and cracks Andrei with a massive right hand! Andrei, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Ward!
Chris Ward decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
USFC 114
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Debil.
Debil dives in and grabs Cloud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cloud pushes down on Debil's head and hops out.
Cloud misses with a wild combination.
Cloud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Cloud both land. Nice combination.
Cloud throws a right hand that Debil ducks under and follows up with a left that Debil also avoids with ease.
Cloud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borg Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Der Debil.#T1#
No luck for Debil with that takedown attempt.
Cloud scores with a three punch combo!
Debil darts in looking for a takedown but Cloud gets double underhooks and turns Debil into the cage.
Cloud seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Debil with a poor takedown
and Cloud counters with a left and a right that stings Debil.
Cloud misses with a few strikes there.
Cloud misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Cloud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cloud checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cloud misses the target.
Debil fails with the takedown.
Cloud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Debil tries a quick counter leg kick but Cloud is wise to it.
Cloud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Cloud looks to land a combination. Debil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Der Debil has been cut.
Debil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cloud. Cloud obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Cloud.
Nice sprawl there from Cloud as Debil shoots in.
Cloud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cloud pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Debil back to the cage. Cloud follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Debil slips a jab and a cross from Cloud.
Debil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cloud, right into the meat.
Debil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cloud tries to avoid it but Debil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cloud to the ground. Cloud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Debil with a poor takedown
and Cloud counters with a two punch combo.
Cloud cracks the inside of Debil's front leg. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Cloud scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cloud not doing much here.
#SUB#
Cloud is working for a kimura but Debil is defending it quite comfortably.
Cloud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cloud controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Cloud there.
Debil tries to roll over but Cloud keeps him under control.
Cloud has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Debil actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Cloud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Der Debil's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Cloud closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cloud lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Debil isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cloud stacks Debil on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cloud!
Debil is looking to reverse the position.
Cloud working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud advances nicely into full mount.
Cloud putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cloud punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Der Debil's cut even more.#SUB#
Cloud jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Debil manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cloud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Debil can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Debil is being controlled here.
Borg Cloud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Debil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cloud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cloud is putting a hurting on Debil here, landing some big shots from side control.
Debil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cloud lands an elbow.
Cloud passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Debil!
Debil is squirming around, avoiding Cloud's attempts to control the action.
Debil is looking to get to half guard.
Debil is trying to escape the mount but Cloud keeps good control and instead manages to take Debil's back.
Debil is in bad spot here.
Debil trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Debil is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cloud off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Debil is breathing heavily.
Cloud lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #CUT#
The cut above Der Debil's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Will Cloud go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2#
Cloud softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#CUT#
Der Debil's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Der Debil's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Borg Cloud!
Borg Cloud spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Der Debil was interviewed post fight and said 'i did what i can, i have lost this fight but i will learn more and be a better fighter in the future!'.
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 32
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Ward. Beautiful body shot.
Linwood throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Linwood misses with a two punch combination.
Linwood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Linwood there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Ward.
Ward throws a body kick that misses.
Ward connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Linwood shoots in and gets a takedown into Ward's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Linwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Linwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Linwood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Linwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Linwood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Linwood is working Ward over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Linwood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Linwood trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Linwood throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Linwood.
Linwood postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
Linwood is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.#T2#
Linwood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Linwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linwood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linwood throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Linwood wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linwood controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Linwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Linwood is working hard here to advance position.
Linwood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Linwood throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Linwood is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Linwood is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.#T3#
Linwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Linwood connects with a couple of short punches.
Linwood is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Linwood postures up and lands a big shot to Ward's brow.
Linwood trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Linwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Linwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Linwood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Linwood trying to control from half guard but Ward is working away.
Linwood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Linwood winds up and cracks Ward with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Linwood sits in half guard.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Linwood thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Linwood prevents Ward from improving his position.
Linwood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Linwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Linwood throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.
Linwood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Linwood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ward lands a jab.
Ward throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Linwood on the side of the head.
Linwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ward.
Linwood blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linwood. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Linwood lands an overhand right.
Linwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ward throws a body punch but Linwood moves out of range.
Linwood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linwood misses with an uppercut.
Ward throws a leg kick but Linwood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Linwood closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Linwood pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Ward misses
and Linwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ward throws a leg kick #TD#
and Linwood counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Ward keeps Linwood under control for a moment.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Linwood's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Linwood taking a breather here.
Ward can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Linwood crashes against the mat.
Linwood postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ward is not content to let Linwood control the position.
Linwood tries to score with some ground and pound. Ward controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Linwood postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Linwood in side control, throwing shots but Ward defends.
Linwood trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Linwood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ward will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Linwood cracks Ward with a big right hand but Ward just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
An elbow from Linwood crashes against the mat.
Linwood in side control, throwing shots but Ward defends.
Linwood tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Felix Linwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Linwood lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Linwood's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Linwood throws an elbow but Ward slips to the side and avoids it well.
Linwood scores with punches from side control.
Linwood working the head with strikes.
Ward parries the strikes from Linwood easily there. Linwood is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ward to escape.
Linwood lands a nice forearm strike.
Linwood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ward sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Linwood landing a few strikes.
The strikes coming from Linwood are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Linwood is chipping away with strikes.
Linwood is trying to ground and pound but Ward uses the momentary lack of control by Linwood to regain half guard.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linwood.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Linwood.
Linwood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linwood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Linwood sits in half guard.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Linwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Linwood dominated that second round.
That's time! Linwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Linwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Linwood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Linwood persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Linwood lands a jab.
Linwood fails with the takedown.
Ward clobbers Linwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Linwood misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Linwood's hands.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ward on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linwood lands the left hand.
Ward pivots, looking for a leg kick but Linwood is out of range and Ward settles back down. #T1#
Linwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Linwood shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Linwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward throws a body punch but Linwood moves out of range.
A cross from Ward lands.
Linwood looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Linwood slips a straight right by Ward.
Ward misses with a double jab.
Linwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Ward walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ward tries to bum rush Linwood with a series of wild strikes but Linwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Linwood.
Linwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Ward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Linwood.
Linwood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Linwood persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ward scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Linwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Linwood with a hook.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Linwood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Check out the look on Linwood's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Linwood scores with a couple of short elbows.
Linwood working the ground and pound.
Linwood throws an elbow but Ward slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
The ground and pound from Linwood seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Linwood throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Linwood trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Linwood throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Linwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Linwood landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Linwood is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Linwood.
Linwood lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ward down.
#T4#
Check out the look on Linwood's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#
Ward is rocked!
Ward taking a bit of punishment here - Linwood scoring with strikes.
Felix Linwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward is still in real trouble! Can Linwood finish him?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Linwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Linwood, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Linwood!
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