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Event:
Empire: 6
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Light counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.
Light passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Light goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wilson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Light but great work by Wilson.
Wilson happy to just control the position for now.
Wilson tries to advance to mount but Light denies him.
I've been told that Wilson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Light tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Light. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Wilson working away.
Light manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SU2#
Wilson stands up from half guard.
Light steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Wilson rushes Light and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Light is looking to control Wilson's arms but Wilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Light has his back to the cage.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Light is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson swings for the body but Light moves out of range.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Wilson takes a swing at Light's ribcage but misses.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Light has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Light swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Light misses.
Wilson misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Light counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Light is looking for a kimura here.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Light has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wilson defend it? Light steps over the head and cranks it - Wilson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Light!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corsair Light!
Corsair Light retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Corsair Light made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Empire: 4
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Sampson checks a low kick from Wilson.
Wilson cracks the inside of Sampson's front leg.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Sampson has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sampson. #CL#
Wilson clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Sampson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Sampson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Sampson tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well. #SUB2#
Sampson is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson controls the position for a moment.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Sampson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Wilson tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Sampson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Sampson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Sampson keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Sampson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sampson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sampson wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson pushes Sampson off looking to stand but Sampson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wilson trying to control but Sampson postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sampson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sampson is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson looks winded!
Wilson is trying to stand.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 Rico Wilson will probably get the nod.
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#
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sampson. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Wilson clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sampson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
Wilson takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Sampson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wilson has Sampson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sampson avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Sampson's takedown attempt.
Sampson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Wilson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Sampson moves out of range easily.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Sampson checks it #TD2#
and Sampson counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Wilson throws Sampson to one side and escapes!
Rico Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sampson shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sampson checks it well.
Sampson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Wilson has managed to clinch.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Sampson's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Wilson to work.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson tries to score with a low kick but Sampson moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Sampson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sampson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sampson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Wilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson. #CL#
Wilson drives through and clinches with Sampson against the cage.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head.
Sampson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
Sampson gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson stalling in the clinch.
Wilson stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sampson is defended easily by Wilson.#CL#
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Sampson in a clinch.
#T2#
Sampson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sampson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wilson stalling the fight.
Wilson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wilson stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wilson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Wilson just leaning against Sampson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rico Wilson.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Sampson avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Rico Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Wilson tries to counter by clinching up but Sampson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Sampson's legs.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Wilson clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Wilson is trying to stall.
Sampson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilson is defending well.
Sampson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
Rico Wilson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sampson shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sampson. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Wilson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sampson can turn it around.#BC#
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Sampson shoots in.
Sampson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wilson instigates a clinch.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sampson avoids it.
Sampson has Wilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Sampson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson taking a breather.#T2#
Sampson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Wilson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sampson counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sampson's guard. #REVR#
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson stays in close to Sampson's body and controls the position.
Wilson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Sampson is defending well.
Wilson trying to control from Sampson's half guard. Sampson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sampson looking for a sweep. Not yet Sampson, not yet.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson not doing much here.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sampson is looking to improve his position.
Ryan Sampson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sampson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wilson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Wilson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sampson is surviving well by controlling Wilson's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson 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.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Sampson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Wilson had his way with Ryan Sampson in that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Wilson darts in and clinches Sampson up against the cage.
Sampson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sampson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Sampson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sampson looking for a takedown.
Sampson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC#
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilson throws out a leg kick but Sampson moves out of range and Wilson only half commits.
Sampson feints the counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sampson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sampson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sampson with the counter takedown but Wilson avoids it easily.#CL#
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sampson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Wilson scores with a head kick.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sampson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
Sampson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Rico Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sampson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Wilson darts in and clinches Sampson up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilson.
#T4#
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but Sampson blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rico Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryan Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampson avoids the body shot from Wilson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:43
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:43
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Wilson!
A very excited looking Rico Wilson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Empire: 2
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Wilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Sucks responds with a good body kick, but Wilson manages to step out the way in time.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Sucks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sucks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Sucks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD#
Wilson feints and as Sucks raises his hands in defense, Wilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson 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.
Sucks looks winded!
Wilson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sucks for as long as he can get away with.
Sucks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Wilson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Wilson moves into full mount!
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
Wilson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Wilson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2##SUB#
Wilson has his arm under Sucks's chin here. Game over son! Wilson squeezes tightly and Sucks is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rico Wilson!
Rico Wilson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Empire:1
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beyako tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Rico Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilson enables Beyako to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beyako throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beyako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beyako has passed into side control.
Beyako controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Beyako 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Beyako keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson wants to control but Beyako postures up.#T1##SU2#
Beyako stands up and beckons Wilson to his feet.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beyako's calf.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Wilson pushes Beyako up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beyako is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Wilson instigates a clinch.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beyako jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beyako tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Beyako.
Beyako jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beyako is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Wilson tenderised Beyako's leg. Beyako is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Beyako closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beyako lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Beyako manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Wilson tries to roll over but Beyako keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Beyako lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beyako lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson won't allow Beyako to pass to mount.
Wilson is looking to escape.
Beyako looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Beyako is controlling him well.
Beyako moves nicely into side control.
Beyako takes a little break here. Wilson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Wilson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Beyako is controlling him well.
Wilson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beyako connects with a decent elbow. #SU2#
Beyako decides to stand back up. Beyako steps back and let's Wilson get back to his feet.#CL2#
Beyako moves into the clinch successfully.
Beyako misses with a punch to the body.
Beyako missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Beyako has eaten all the pies!
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beyako is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beyako tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rico Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
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 Rico Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Beyako on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilson jabs Beyako to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Beyako shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beyako showed some decent athleticism there.
Wilson pushes Beyako off looking to stand but Beyako dives back in and keeps control.
Beyako scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU2#
Beyako stands up and beckons Wilson to join him on the feet.
No luck for Beyako with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Beyako.
Beyako tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Wilson pushes Beyako up against the cage in a clinch.
Beyako is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Beyako is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beyako jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilson walks away with a smile on his face. Beyako gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beyako swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Beyako closes the distance but Wilson moves to the side
and Wilson counters with a low kick, right behind Beyako 's knee.
Beyako fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beyako manages to circle out of the way.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Beyako.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Rico Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Beyako looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beyako eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Beyako circles away and keeps his distance.
Beyako moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beyako manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Beyako shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wilson has hold of Beyako's hands but Beyako slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson trying to control but Beyako postures up.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beyako on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson wants to stand and escape but Beyako is having none of it.
Beyako not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beyako passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beyako content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beyako lands a nice short elbow.
Beyako performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beyako is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beyako scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beyako scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beyako wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson is trying to control but Beyako passes into side control!
#T4#
Beyako advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Beyako is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wilson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Beyako with a couple of short strikes.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Beyako gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wilson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beyako wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fred Beyako will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Beyako back into the cage.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beyako's face.
#BC#
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beyako tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Wilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beyako wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beyako fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Beyako pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beyako is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson 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.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beyako's guard.#T1#
Wilson is looking to pass into half guard but Beyako pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beyako is in guard.#REVB#
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Beyako is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beyako lands a couple of elbows.
Beyako is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beyako is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Beyako slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Beyako postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fred Beyako has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson is looking to stand back up but Beyako counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wilson.
Beyako perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beyako scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beyako stops Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Beyako seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson wants to stand back up but Beyako manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Beyako is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Beyako's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3##SUB2#
Beyako working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beyako prevents Wilson from escaping the position.
Beyako gets to mount! Wilson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beyako working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wilson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Beyako off and cradles Wilson's limp body as Beyako celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fred Beyako!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Bailey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bailey counters with a nice body shot.
Bailey leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bailey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mike Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Wilson.#BC#
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bailey sprawls well. Bailey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Bailey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilson.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bailey closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Bailey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Bailey closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.
Bailey prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Bailey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson has Bailey pressed against the cage, preventing Bailey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rico Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bailey instigates a clinch.
Bailey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Bailey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilson looking to sit in guard and control but Bailey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bailey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Bailey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bailey sprawls well. Bailey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bailey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bailey wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson tries for a takedown but Bailey circles away easily
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson looks winded!
Bailey is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bailey counters with a leg kick. #T3#
A jab from Bailey finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bailey blocks the leg kick.
Bailey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#
It looks like Rico Wilson has been cut.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bailey.
Bailey stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Bailey has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bailey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bailey.
Nice takedown defense from Bailey. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Bailey. #TD#
Bailey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wilson's guard.
Bailey is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Bailey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wilson, up you get!
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bailey can pounce on him.
Bailey stuffs the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Bailey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bailey.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Wilson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch.
Wilson moves to clinch but Bailey breaks away
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Bailey sprawls well.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Bailey rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Bailey working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey can't break the clinch.
Wilson keeps control of Bailey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bailey but Bailey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Wilson.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bailey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bailey.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Bailey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Bailey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bailey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Bailey breaks from the clinch.
Bailey slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bailey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Bailey. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bailey.#CL#
Bailey clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bailey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bailey throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bailey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Wilson's body. Wilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bailey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bailey.
Bailey has a takedown stuffed.
Bailey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bailey is able to avoid easily.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bailey!
Bailey works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Bailey lands with a cross.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bailey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from Bailey.
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Bailey throws a one two combo.
Bailey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson feints the counter takedown.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range. #CL2#
Wilson closes the distance and pushes Bailey back into the cage.
Bailey tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rico Wilson's cut.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bailey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bailey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Bailey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bailey.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson misses with a takedown #CL#
and Bailey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wilson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Bailey is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Bailey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bailey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bailey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Wilson.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bailey but Bailey pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Bailey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.#T2##SU#
Bailey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bailey misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Bailey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bailey stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.
#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
An inside leg kick lands from Bailey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bailey.
#TD#
Bailey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bailey is in Wilson's guard.
Bailey is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Wilson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bailey is now in half guard. #SU#
Bailey decides to stand up.
Decent striking displayed by Bailey there.
Rico Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Wilson looks to move away, Bailey throws a big counter combo but Wilson just gets out of the way.
Bailey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##TD#
Bailey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson is trying to keep Bailey in close.
#SU#
Bailey stands up and waves to Wilson to follow him.
Bailey stalks Wilson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilson's face. Wilson staggers backwards, shaken.
Mike Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bailey. That one must have hurt.
A shot to the liver by Bailey. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bailey 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Bailey!
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