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Event:
CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Badmus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.#CL2#
Badmus has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Dewire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Badmus pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Badmus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Badmus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Badmus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dewire is aware though and is defending well.
Badmus working a defensive guard here.
Badmus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Dewire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Badmus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Badmus wants to sweep but no luck.
Dewire being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Badmus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Badmus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dewire controls the pace.
Dewire throws a big elbow that misses.
Dewire throwing strikes from guard but Badmus blocks nicely. #T2#
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.
Dewire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dewire is pushing down on Badmus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badmus is fighting to maintain full guard but Dewire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Badmus is controlling Dewire's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Badmus is looking to improve his position.
Badmus is looking to control Dewire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badmus avoid being mounted?
Dewire prevents Badmus from improving his position.
Dewire is thwarting Badmus's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dewire controlling the action here.
Dewire trying to control from Badmus's half guard. Badmus has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Badmus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Badmus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dewire keeping moving, preventing Badmus from controlling successfully.
Dewire being controlled here, momentarily.
Dewire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Badmus preventing the sweep.
Dewire looking to control.
Badmus won't allow Dewire to sweep him here.
Badmus throwing strikes but missing.
Badmus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badmus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dewire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Badmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ola Badmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badmus throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Dewire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Badmus!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Badmus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Dewire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Badmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michael Dewire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badmus throws a series of punches but Dewire avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Badmus lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Badmus pulls guard.
Dewire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badmus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Badmus looking for a guillotine here but Dewire defends easily.
Badmus is trying to control the position but Dewire postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus keeping moving, preventing Dewire from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Badmus working for a triangle but Dewire defends it easily.
#T1#
Dewire distracts Badmus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badmus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ola Badmus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Badmus trying to control the position.
Badmus looking for a sweep. Not yet Badmus, not yet. #SUB2#
Badmus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dewire defends well.
Badmus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dewire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dewire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Badmus trying to keep a closed guard but Dewire is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Badmus has his hands on Dewire's head, controlling the position.
Dewire distracts Badmus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dewire 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.
Dewire is looking to work some ground and pound but Badmus has wrist control.
Dewire won't allow Badmus to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Sparks mma inform us that Badmus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dewire throws a strike but Badmus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dewire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Badmus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Dewire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badmus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewire works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Badmus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dewire looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Badmus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Badmus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dewire is refusing to be controlled, as Badmus sits in half guard.
Dewire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badmus.
Dewire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badmus. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Badmus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dewire to regain full guard.
Badmus throwing strikes from guard but Dewire blocks nicely.
Dewire is trying to keep Badmus in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dewire is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Badmus striking off his back but it's not causing Dewire any problems.
Dewire throwing strikes from guard but Badmus blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badmus has his hands on Dewire's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Badmus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Badmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Dewire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dewire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badmus.
Badmus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Badmus moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Badmus pulls Dewire into guard.
Dewire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Badmus's head.
Badmus controls Dewire momentarily but Dewire frees himself.
Dewire lands a couple of elbows.
Badmus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire throws a big elbow that misses.
Dewire preventing the sweep.
Badmus has his hands on Dewire's head, controlling the position.
Dewire scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Badmus wants to sweep but no luck.
Dewire landing some decent shots from guard.
Dewire pushes down on Badmus's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dewire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Badmus trying to hold on to Dewire's head to control him but Dewire postures up.
Dewire is pressing down on Badmus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Badmus is holding on for now.
Dewire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dewire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Badmus trying to hold on to Dewire's head to control him but Dewire postures up.
Ola Badmus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Badmus controlling the position for now.
Badmus wants to control but Dewire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Dewire.
Dewire working over Badmus with some ground and pound. Badmus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Badmus is trying is best to control the position here.
Dewire is thwarting Badmus's attempts to control the position.
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. Dewire connects with a nice short shot to Badmus's temple.
Badmus is trying is best to control the position here.
Badmus is trying to get back to full guard.
Dewire lands with a punch from half guard.
Dewire is looking to take a break and control but Badmus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Badmus is positioning himself well to prevent Dewire advancing to mount.
Badmus is not content to let Dewire control the position.
Dewire trying to pass the guard but Badmus defending well.
Dewire is trying to control. Badmus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dewire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Badmus wants to control but Dewire is keeping busy.
Badmus wants to improve his position but Dewire is controlling well.
Dewire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dewire works his way into side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dewire trying to control the position but Badmus is working away.
Badmus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dewire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dewire misses with the ground and pound.
Badmus is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dewire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Badmus has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dewire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Michael Dewire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dewire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewire lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Badmus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dewire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Badmus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ola Badmus!
Ola Badmus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volyas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dewire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dewire.
Volyas misses with a series of wild punches.
Dewire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Volyas throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dewire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volyas's guard.
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Dewire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire postures up and lands a big shot to Volyas's brow.
Dewire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dewire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volyas's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Volyas wants to stand but Dewire is controlling the position.
Dewire is working Volyas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dewire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dewire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Volyas wants to stand but Dewire is controlling the position.
Dewire trying to control but Volyas is working from the bottom.
Dewire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Volyas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dewire pushes down on Volyas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dewire trying to control the pace.
Volyas wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Volyas is staying active underneath Dewire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volyas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dewire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volyas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dewire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dewire thows a huge punch but Volyas dodges it nicely.
Volyas is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Dewire there.
Volyas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dewire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volyas tries to kick Dewire off but Dewire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dewire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Volyas is not content to let Dewire control the position.#SUB2#
Volyas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dewire.
#T3##SUB2#
Dewire is working for a kimura but Volyas is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Dewire.
Dewire 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.
Dewire working the head and body with strikes.
Volyas tries to kick Dewire off but Dewire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dewire is looking for a kimura but Volyas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dewire to get the leverage.
Dewire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dewire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dewire is keen to just control but Volyas is a slippery customer.
Volyas wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Volyas has one foot on Dewire's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Volyas falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Dewire counters with a shoot takedown. Volyas fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Dewire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dewire wants to control from the top but Volyas keeps moving.
Dewire is pushing down on Volyas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volyas is fighting to maintain full guard but Dewire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewire is nestled in close to Volyas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Volyas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dewire 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. #SUB2#
Dewire is trying for a kimura here. Volyas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dewire wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Dewire!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Dewire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Dewire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Justis stays in close to Dewire's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Justis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Justis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dewire controls Justis momentarily but Justis frees himself.
Dewire seems keen to control Justis's posture.
Justis postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1##TD2#
Justis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Justis showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Justis is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Justis wants to work for an arm triangle but Dewire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dewire tries to roll over but Justis keeps him under control.#T2#
Dewire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Justis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Justis tries to free his leg and advance position but Dewire is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Justis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Justis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Justis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dewire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dewire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dewire is looking to sweep but instead, Justis has passed into half guard.
Justis prevents Dewire from improving his position.
Dewire is positioning himself well to prevent Justis advancing to mount.
Dewire is refusing to be controlled, as Justis sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Justis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dewire to the ground. Justis is now in Dewire's guard.
Dewire has control of Justis's left arm, preventing Justis from doing any damage. #SUB#
Justis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Justis stopping the sweep attempt from Dewire.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewire looking to control.
Dewire keeping moving, preventing Justis from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Justis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Justis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dewire to the mat! Dewire manages to get full guard.
Justis tries to free his leg and advance position but Dewire is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justis advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Justis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dewire, who protects the arm well.
Justis working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dewire!#T1#
Justis looking to control but Dewire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Justis content just to control the position here.
Justis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dewire tries to hold on but Justis pushes him away. #SUB2#
Justis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dewire is on top in guard.
Dewire trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
Justis is trying to keep Dewire in close.
Dewire lands a couple of elbows.#T2##SUB2#
Justis working for a triangle but Dewire defends it easily.
Dewire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dewire trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
Dewire postures up.
Justis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dewire manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Dewire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Justis trying to control but Dewire is working from the bottom. #T3#
Justis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Justis postures up.
Justis pushing down on Dewire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Dewire is defending against the submission attempts here by Justis.
#SUB#
Dewire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justis trying to control the action but Dewire is working from the bottom.
Justis trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Justis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Justis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dewire tries to sprawl but Justis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Justis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Justis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dewire is trying to maintain the position but Justis is very close to passing his half guard.
Dewire tries to roll over but Justis keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Justis seems to be working for a kimura but Dewire defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire tries to get to full guard but Justis has control of the leg. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dewire wants to control but Justis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Justis controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dewire trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Justis gets a takedown into half guard.
Justis is trying to control. Dewire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Dewire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dewire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Justis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Justis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dewire trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justis holds on and takes a little breather.
Justis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Justis wants to control from the top but Dewire keeps moving. #T3#
Justis stays in close to Dewire's body and controls the position.
Logan Justis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dewire is pulling down on Justis's head. It's preventing any offense from Justis, at least for the moment.
Dewire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dewire pulls Justis in close to his closed guard and prevents Justis from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dewire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Justis preventing the sweep.
Michael Dewire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dewire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justis defends well.#SUB#
Dewire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justis defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewire tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Justis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Justis 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Justis!
Logan Justis gave a mention to FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 4
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Falcao clinches up with Dewire and pushes him back against the cage.
Falcao avoiding damage.
Dewire tries to score a body lock takedown but Falcao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falcao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
Falcao stalling the fight.
Falcao lands a nice elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Dewire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Falcao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Michael Dewire's cut is getting worse.
Falcao lands an elbow just above Dewire 's eye.
Falcao misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Falcao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Falcao. #CUT2#Michael Dewire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Falcao lands a damaging elbow. #T1##BC2#
Falcao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falcao lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Michael Dewire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Falcao lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Dewire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Falcao! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 64
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McCoy cracks Dewire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
McCoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCoy scores with a jab to the body.
McCoy works the jab nicely.
Dewire moves away from the strike by McCoy.
Dewire takes one to the side of the head.
Dewire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Dewire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
McCoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dewire looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Dewire stops McCoy from passing to mount.
McCoy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dewire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dewire has hold of McCoy's hands but McCoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCoy is nestled in close to Dewire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dewire tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.
McCoy wants to take a breather but Dewire is having none of it.
McCoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dewire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dewire wants to sweep but McCoy has passed to side control!
Dewire is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCoy off and has taken his back!#T2#
McCoy looking to control the position.
Dewire throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dewire is punishing McCoy with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dewire somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
McCoy has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Dewire.
McCoy is trying to break free.
Dewire is not going to allow McCoy to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy McCoy right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dewire working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McCoy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dewire off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McCoy is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
The referee is taking a good look at McCoy as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dewire!
Dewire has good solid back control here.
Dewire gets his hands free as McCoy looks to control.
Dewire missing with strikes.
McCoy tries to roll but Dewire sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Dewire working for a choke but McCoy is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy tries to roll but Dewire sticks to his back.
#T4#
Dewire struggling to land strikes to the head as McCoy covers up.
McCoy breaks Dewire's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McCoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Dewire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCoy stands up over Dewire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCoy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCoy stands and throws Dewire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dewire is working to avoid the ground and pound but McCoy connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Dewire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCoy misses with a body shot.
Dewire attempts a counter takedown but McCoy avoids it well and moves away.
McCoy throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Dewire counters with a shoot takedown. McCoy fights it but they end up in guard.
Dewire trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCoy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dewire trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dewire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
Dewire looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
McCoy is trying to keep Dewire in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dewire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Dewire has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McCoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dewire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dewire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dewire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dewire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCoy lands a nice shot that snaps Dewire's head back.
McCoy loads up on a big right hand but Dewire slips the punch.
Michael Dewire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#Michael Dewire's cut is getting worse.
McCoy misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
McCoy looking to score a takedown here. Dewire is defending well but McCoy drives through and ends up in Dewire's guard.#T3#
McCoy 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.
McCoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dewire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dewire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Michael Dewire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dewire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dewire 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCoy content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from McCoy misses.
Dewire avoids the body shot from McCoy.
Dewire tries to counter with a takedown but McCoy is quick to defend against it.
Dewire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCoy.
Dewire feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewire slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
Dewire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Dewire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McCoy misses the shot to the body.
McCoy throws an overhand right that lands on Dewire's shoulder, as Dewire tries to avoid the shot.
Dewire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dewire slips under a jab from McCoy.
Dewire slips under a jab from McCoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy throws a lazy right hand but Dewire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dewire tries to counter with a takedown but McCoy is quick to defend against it.
McCoy connects with a jab.#T1#
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dewire moves away.
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dewire moves away.
Dewire gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McCoy gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dewire is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy McCoy!
Willy McCoy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 52
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Graham misses its intended target.
Dewire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graham scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
Dewire takes one to the side of the head.
Dewire walks into a left hand.
Dewire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dewire! Graham dives in looking to finish! Dewire 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 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Graham !
Billy Graham managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BKC Nutrition and Laundry [30%], into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 42
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Fixit tries to close the distance and clinch but Dewire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dewire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Fixit has closed the distance and engaged Dewire in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dewire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fixit missing with knees to the body.
Fixit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dewire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fixit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Fixit.
Fixit throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Fixit lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Dewire is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fixit has his hands clasped together but Dewire extends and breaks Fixit's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dewire.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Dewire!
A very excited looking Michael Dewire 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:
MMAHKI 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Dewire shoots in and drives through. Python sprawls well.
Dewire fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Dewire changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Python looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Python wants to get back to his feet.
Python is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dewire scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dewire wants to control but Python is keeping him busy.
Python really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dewire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Python is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire taking a breather here.
Dewire cracks Python with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Python wants to get back to his feet but Dewire drags him back down.
Python parries the strikes from Dewire easily there. Dewire is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Python to escape.
Python is pushing Dewire's head away, looking to escape. Dewire manages to hold on to the position though.
Python takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dewire wants to control but Python is keeping him busy.
Python takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dewire trying to control the position but Python is working away.
Dewire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Python to see if he's OK.
Python is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dewire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Python takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Dewire has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Python!#SUB#
Dewire is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Python is surviving well by controlling Dewire's body position as best he can.
The referee warns Python that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dewire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Python?
Dewire controlling the pace for now.
Python is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dewire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.
Python is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dewire lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Python that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Dewire looking to secure an arm triangle but Python defends it well.
Dewire raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Python wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB#
Dewire looking for a guillotine from mount but Python is having none of it.
BOOM! Dewire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Python squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB#
Python defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dewire.
Dewire 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.
Python is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dewire controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Python that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Python is trying to stand.#T4##SUB#
Dewire is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Python can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Python takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Python is bucking up trying to escape but Dewire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Dewire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dewire landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Dewire landing strikes from the mount and Python is in trouble!
Dewire landing shots from mount.
Dewire lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Python hang on?
Python is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dewire scoring with strikes but Python is staying in there.
Dewire looking to control but Python is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Python squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dewire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dewire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dewire off to one side.
Python stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Python wants it to stay on the feet.
Python turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dewire dives in and grabs Python's left leg, looking for a takedown. Python pushes down on Dewire's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dewire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dewire backs up against the cage.
Python lands a head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dewire.
Dewire walks into a stiff left hand from Python.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dewire tries for a takedown but Python circles away easily
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Dewire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Python tries to avoid it but Dewire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Python to the ground. Python escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dewire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Python sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Python both land. Nice combination.
Dewire has his takedown stuffed
and Dewire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael Dewire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dewire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Dewire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henry Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dewire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Python counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Python lands.#T2##TD#
Dewire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dewire stops Python from getting back to his feet.
Python felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Python keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dewire prevents Python from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dewire. #T3#
Dewire shoots for a double leg takedown but Python sprawls well. He's pushed Dewire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dewire with a poor takedown
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dewire ducks right into an uppercut from Python.
Dewire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Python counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dewire shoots for a takedown but Python saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Python.
Dewire blocks a head kick by Python.
#TD#
Dewire shoots in and gets a takedown into Python's guard.
Dewire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dewire stops Python from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dewire wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
Dewire stops Python from standing up.
We've been hearing that Dewire has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dewire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dewire stops Python from standing up.
Dewire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Michael Dewire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewire prevents Python from escaping the position.
Python is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Python pushes Dewire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dewire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dewire lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Python showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dewire misses with a takedown attempt - Python sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dewire darts in looking for a takedown but Python gets double underhooks and turns Dewire into the cage. #BC2#
Python manages to break the clinch.
Python chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Python lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Python.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Python sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dewire somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dewire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Dewire fails with the takedown
and Python counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dewire thinking.
Python defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dewire.
Henry Python seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Python throws a good cross that connects.
Dewire shoots for a takedown but Python saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Python is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dewire with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Python stuffs the takedown attempt from Dewire. Dewire gets slowly back to his feet.
Python cracks Dewire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dewire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Python keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dewire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Python sprawls well. Python wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dewire gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Python rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dewire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dewire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Python sprawls and moves away.
Python throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dewire's head.
Dewire shoots in but Python avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dewire off to one side.
Dewire shoots and misses
and Python counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Python!
Dewire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Python.
Python looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dewire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Python.
#T3#
Dewire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dewire has a takedown stuffed.
Python throws out a counter right but Dewire avoids it with no problem.
Python scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dewire ducks under a wild hook from Python.
Python chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dewire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dewire off to one side.
Python throws a counter combo.
Python chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dewire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Python defends it nicely.#T4#
Dewire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Python defends it nicely.
Dewire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Python scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Python lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dewire at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dewire darts in looking for a takedown but Python gets double underhooks and turns Dewire into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Python comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Python has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Python! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 22
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Dewire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dewire.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dewire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A combination from Jones does no damage. #TD2#
Dewire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dewire lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dewire connects with a decent elbow.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dewire on the ground.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones being controlled for a moment.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewire working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dewire working the ground and pound from side control.
Dewire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dewire cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks Dewire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dewire prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Dewire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Dewire's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones is trying to escape the position but Dewire is controlling the position.
Dewire passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones!
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Dewire controlling from mount.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dewire postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jones bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dewire and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dewire!
After winning the bout, Michael Dewire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 12
Date: Dec 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Dewire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karokaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dewire in his tracks.
Karokaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dewire has time to react.
Dewire misses with a takedown
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dewire.
Dewire misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire has his takedown stuffed
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberto Karokaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dewire.
Karokaro feints a jab promting Dewire to slip. Karokaro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dewire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.#T1#
Karokaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dewire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karokaro circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Karokaro misses the target.
Karokaro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Dewire is rocked!
Karokaro throws a leg kick which misses Dewire's front leg but catches the back leg as Dewire tries to avoid it.
Dewire walks into a straight right hand from Karokaro.
Dewire is still on wobbly legs! Can Karokaro finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Karokaro ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dewire clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Karokaro! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 7
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Python throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
We've been told by Python's head coaches at Tokyo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dewire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Python sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dewire somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Python on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Dewire looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Python!
Python managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dewire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dewire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Python has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Python is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Dewire take his back! Uh oh - Dewire has got a rear naked choke here! Python is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Dewire!
Michael Dewire 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:
Iron Fist Nippon Series 09/03
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Dewire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Dewire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.#BC2#
Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
#CL2#
Hernandez gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dewire backwards. #T1##BC2#
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damjan Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dewire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Hernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dewire has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damjan Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Dewire tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
Hernandez looks to land a combination. Dewire sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Dewire counters with a shoot takedown. Hernandez fights it but they end up in 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.
Hernandez looks winded!#T2#
Hernandez wants to stand but Dewire is controlling the position.
Dewire is standing up over Hernandez. Hernandez looks to escape but Dewire dives into side control.
#SUB#
Dewire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dewire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dewire advances to mount.
Dewire controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Dewire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernandez is looking to escape.
Dewire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hernandez is trying to stand up.
Dewire content just to control the position here.
Dewire trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Dewire has control of Hernandez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hernandez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dewire tries to control but Hernandez wriggling away.
Dewire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hernandez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Dewire looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damjan Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Dewire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Dewire avoids nicely. #CL2#
Hernandez has Dewire up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dewire fails to pull guard.
Dewire is trying to pull guard but Hernandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hernandez is pressed up against the cage. Dewire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hernandez down to the mat. Hernandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dewire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Dewire avoids nicely.
Dewire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Hernandez clinches. #BC2#
Hernandez manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hernandez clinches up with Dewire and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Dewire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hernandez!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dewire tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.
Dewire has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hernandez!#T1##SUB#
Dewire working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez is in no mood to give up.
Dewire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Dewire working for a submission but Hernandez is keeping him at bay.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dewire tries to control but Hernandez wriggling away. #SUB#
Dewire is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Dewire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Dewire!
Michael Dewire thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship 7
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Dewire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arthur is trying to defend but Dewire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arthur trying to control here.
Arthur tries to get to full guard but Dewire has control of the leg.
Dewire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arthur is pressing down on Dewire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arthur has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dewire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arthur pulls Dewire in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arthur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arthur is controlling Dewire's posture.#SUB#
Dewire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dewire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Dewire being controlled here momentarily.
Dewire wants to pass the guard but Arthur is keeping the position.
Dewire is working hard here to advance position.
Arthur is trying to control the position but Dewire postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Arthur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Arthur trying to control but Dewire is working from the bottom.
Arthur tries to free his leg and advance position but Dewire is retaining full guard.
Arthur wants to control from the top but Dewire keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Dewire is looking for a triangle but Arthur pushes his legs off easily.
Dewire keeping full guard, as Arthur tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arthur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arthur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arthur being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Dewire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Arthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arthur is looking for a sweep.
Arthur is letting Dewire control him for a moment. #SUB#
Dewire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dewire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dewire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arthur has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arthur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dewire off and has taken his back!#T4#
Arthur looking to hold on to the position here but Dewire rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Arthur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dewire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dewire keeping moving, preventing Arthur from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dewire has his foot on Arthur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arthur works his way back into a safe position though.
Arthur trying to control but Dewire is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dewire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arthur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arthur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Dewire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dewire dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R2##CL2#
Arthur clinches. #TD2#
Arthur successfully pulls guard.
Dewire wants to control from the top but Arthur keeps moving.
Dewire postures up.
Dewire looking to pass the guard.
Arthur looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewire passes Arthur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dewire wants to control but Arthur is keeping him busy.
Arthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arthur trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Arthur moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dewire wants to control from the top but Arthur keeps moving.
Arthur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dewire manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Arthur trying to control but Dewire is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Arthur has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dewire to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Arthur is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dewire pulls down on the head and he's put Arthur to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Dewire!
A relieved looking Michael Dewire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
IFC Presents: Apocalypso 25.6
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Dewire drives through with a takedown into De Ridefort's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Ridefort is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dewire dives into side control.
#REVR#
De Ridefort is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Dewire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Ridefort, who protects the arm well.
De Ridefort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewire controls the position from side control.
De Ridefort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dewire on the ground.
Let's hope that Dewire 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.#T1##SUB2#
Dewire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Ridefort, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Ridefort being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Dewire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Ridefort is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Dewire is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. De Ridefort looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dewire gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. De Ridefort is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dewire lets go of the hold and De Ridefort can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Dewire!
Michael Dewire thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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