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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 33
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welch.
Welch misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parks stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Welch gets a takedown into half guard.
Parks is refusing to be controlled, as Welch sits in half guard.
Welch stops Parks from getting back to his feet.
Welch winds up and cracks Parks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Welch throwing shots but Parks is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks is trying to maintain the position but Welch is very close to passing his half guard.
Welch throwing shots but Parks is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Welch wants to free his trapped foot but Parks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Welch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parks's head.
Welch working Parks over with strikes.
Welch prevents Parks from improving his position.
Welch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES2#
Parks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Welch tries to clinch but Parks moves out of range.
Parks throws a right hand that Welch ducks under and follows up with a left that Welch also avoids with ease.
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch misses with a looping right.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Parks as Welch shoots in.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Welch is breathing heavily.
Welch with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Parks as he connects with a hook.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parks scores with a nice strike.
Parks works Welch's body with a nice hook.
Welch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Baron Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks digs a good body shot into Welch's ribs.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Parks. #T3#
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Welch with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Welch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Welch's belly button to the back.
Parks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Welch's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parks.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Welch under the eye.
Parks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Welch in his tracks.
Welch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Welch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Welch moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Welch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Parks gets a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Parks breaks from the clinch.
Welch misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Welch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Welch scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Parks rushes Welch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Parks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parks lands with an overhand left.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Welch's ribs.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Welch with a poor takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Welch ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parks lands a jab to Welch's midsection.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Welch fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks lands a jab.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Welch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parks thuds a left hand into Welch's body.
Welch has his takedown stuffed
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Welch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parks connects with a single shot there.
Welch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Welch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welch with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Parks shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Welch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Welch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parks scores with a nice right hand.
Welch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parks finds it's way round the side to connect with Welch's head.
Welch tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Welch throws an off balance right hand
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks punishes Welch's body with a nice straight punch.
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
Parks cracks Welch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parks scores with a one two! Welch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab from Parks.
Parks throws a combination. Welch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Welch is rocked!#T2#
Parks connects with the punch.
Oh Welch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parks lands a jab to Welch's midsection.
Parks lands a jab to the head.
Parks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Welch tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Parks finds it's target.
Parks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Welch misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Parks stuns Welch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Welch's ribs.
Welch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Welch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Welch eats them both and turns towards Parks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parks scores with a one two! Welch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Parks lands with a right hand.
Parks lands the left hand.
Parks lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Welch falls backwards - clearly groggy! Parks dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks!
Brody Parks is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 22
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kim as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kim.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Welch. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Kim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kim lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Welch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Welch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Kim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Welch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Welch has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Welch cracks Kim with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Welch defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Welch trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Welch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kim's head.#SUB2#
Kim looking for a guillotine here but Welch defends easily.
Welch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kim's head.
Welch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kim looks winded!
Welch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Kim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Welch with a nice head shot there.
Welch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Welch with a nice head shot there.
Welch is working Kim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kim is looking for a triangle but Welch pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Welch connects with a couple of short punches.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Welch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Welch passes Kim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Welch works his way into full mount!
Welch lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Welch with good strikes from the mount here!
Welch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Welch controlling the position easily from mount.
Kim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Welch landing strikes from the mount and Kim is in trouble!
Welch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Welch working Kim over with strikes here.
Welch working Kim over with strikes here.
Kim is looking to get to half guard.
Kim is in a horrible position here. Welch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Welch dominating with strikes here.
Kim is bucking up trying to escape but Welch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Welch 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#
Welch dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Welch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Welch is looking for a takedown.
Kim looking to stall.
Welch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Welch goes for a takedown attempt but Kim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim looks for a takedown but Welch sprawls well.#TD#
Welch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kim sprawls well initially but Welch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice strikes from Welch there.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Welch has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim is breathing heavily.#T1#
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Kim taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kim!
Welch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Welch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Welch with the ground and pound from mount.
Welch looking to finish Kim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kim!
Welch lands a big shot there that rocks Kim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kim is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch is landing with some decent strikes but Kim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Welch with a couple of short strikes.
Kim is still in real trouble! Can Welch finish him?
Welch landing punches.
Kim is looking to get to half guard.
Welch punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Welch is landing with some decent strikes but Kim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Welch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kim looks a forlorn figure.
Baron Welch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Welch has hold of Kim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Welch lands a big shot there that rocks Kim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Welch lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Welch looking to secure an arm triangle but Kim defends it well.
Welch breaks from Kim's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Welch cracks Kim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Welch lands a big shot there that rocks Kim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Welch trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Welch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kim can't escape the position.
Welch looking to control but Kim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kim is trying to escape the mount.
Welch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kim tries to reverse the position but Welch maintains control.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Welch lands with some strikes.
Kim is working to get back to half guard.
Welch with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Kim is desperately trying to improve his position but Welch has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welch looking to finish Kim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kim!
Welch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Welch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kim hang on?
Welch unloading with bombs!
Welch unloading with bombs!
Welch dominating with strikes here.
Welch working the ground and pound effectively.
Welch trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Welch lands a couple of good shots and Kim has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welch lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Welch is looking to control Kim but Kim is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kim tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Welch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Welch looking to score a takedown here. Kim is defending well but Welch drives through and ends up in Kim's guard.#SUB2#
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
Welch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Welch connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Kim has an active guard here but Welch has managed to pass into half guard.
Welch is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch working Kim over with strikes.
Welch trying to control the pace.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Welch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Welch there. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is not content to let Welch control the position.
Welch working Kim over with strikes.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Welch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Welch in particular looking to stall.
Welch trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Welch working over Kim with some ground and pound. Kim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Welch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Welch lands a couple of good shots and Kim has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kim covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Welch looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Welch.
Welch has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welch loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kim hold on?
#T4#
Welch softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Welch lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Kim as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Welch!
Welch has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Kim do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Welch is punishing Kim with some ground and pound.
Good control from Welch.
Kim is keeping busy.
Welch has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kim.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kim is taking damage to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Welch clearly takes that round.
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.#R4#
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Welch or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad.
Kim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Welch defends it well.#TD#
Welch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Welch.
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Kim is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice strikes from Welch there. #T1#
Nice strikes from Welch there.
Welch content to control rather than advance.
Welch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kim!
Welch lands with some strikes.
Welch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kim hang on?
Kim takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Welch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Welch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Welch working Kim over with strikes here. #SUB#
Welch looking to secure an arm triangle but Kim defends it well.
Kim slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Welch is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Welch working over Kim with some ground and pound. Kim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kim taking some punishment here, with Welch in his half guard.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Kim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Welch is nestled in close to Kim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Welch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Welch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kim actively working from the bottom here.
Welch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Welch lands with a punch from half guard.
Welch trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it.
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Welch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well. #SUB2#
Kim looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Welch pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kim working to try and regain half guard.
Kim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Welch raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim taking shots to the head.
Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Welch is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Welch lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Welch had his way with Micah Kim in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Welch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Welch there. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welch pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Welch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kim is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Welch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kim is refusing to be controlled, as Welch sits in half guard.
Welch moves nicely into side control.
Welch scoring with punches from side control.
Kim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Welch is just riding it out for now. Kim eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kim is working for a kimura but Welch is defending it quite comfortably.
Welch is controlling Kim's trapped leg to prevent Kim from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB2#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Welch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Welch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Welch defends well.
Welch working some strikes from top position.
Welch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kim working for a triangle but Welch defends it easily.
#T3#
Welch working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welch content to stall in guard here.
Welch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Welch postures up and lands a big shot to Kim's brow. #SUB2#
Welch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Welch has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
Welch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Welch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Welch passes into half guard.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Welch has control of the leg. #T4#
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Welch connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Welch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Welch working Kim over with strikes. #SUB2#
Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baron Welch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Welch seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Welch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kim has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baron Welch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Welch, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:42
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baron Welch!
Baron Welch is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Welch with a poor takedown
and Ward counters with a nice low kick that buckles Welch's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Ward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Welch's guard.#SUB#
Welch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Welch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch seems keen to control Ward's posture.#SUB#
Welch is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Welch is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Welch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into side control.
Ward trying to control the position but Welch is working away.
Welch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Welch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Welch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Welch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ward trying to control but Welch is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Welch looking for a triangle here. Ward is fighting it but it looks tight! Welch pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ward is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baron Welch!
Baron Welch took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1184 Round 3
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Welch or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Welch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Welch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Welch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
#TD2#
Welch shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welch wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Welch wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #ES#
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Welch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Welch tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Welch prevents it.
#TD2#
Welch has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Welch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Welch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Welch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Welch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Welch seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is in trouble now - Welch has advanced to mount!
Welch content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Welch has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Welch controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Welch is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB2#
Welch working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
Welch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Welch's attempts to control the action.
Welch won't let Jackson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Welch's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Welch working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB2#
Welch goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Welch is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Welch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Welch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
#T4##SUB2#
Welch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Welch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Welch.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Welch on the ground.
Welch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke but no joy.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Welch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Welch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Welch's side.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson pushes Welch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Welch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Duane Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Welch ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Welch didn't see that one coming.
Welch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Welch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Welch's shoulder, as Welch tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson is looking to chop away at Welch's legs.
Welch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Welch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Welch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson jabs Welch right on the nose. Welch blinks but takes it well.
Welch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Welch is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Welch checks the leg kick.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Welch ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Welch fails to land the takedown.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Welch can do to turn this around?
Welch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Duane Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Jackson.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson sizes up Welch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Welch's head back.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Welch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Welch stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Welch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Welch is looking for a takedown.
Welch tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3##BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson is looking to slow Welch down with leg kicks.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson cracks Welch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Welch shoots in.
Welch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duane Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Welch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson tries to bum rush Welch with a series of wild strikes but Welch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Welch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welch takes one to the chin there.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Welch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Welch walks into a left hand.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Welch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson pushes Welch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Welch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Welch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Welch shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Welch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Welch in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Welch moved out of range nicely.
Welch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Welch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Welch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duane Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Welch.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Welch or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Welch rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Welch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Welch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Welch. Welch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
A head kick misses from Jackson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Welch.
Welch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Welch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welch.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Welch moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Welch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Welch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Welch.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##TD2#
Welch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Welch stalling. #SUB2#
Welch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Welch eventually gives up the hold.
Welch wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Welch is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson pushes Welch off looking to stand but Welch dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##SUB2#
Welch seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Welch.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Welch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Welch with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welch fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Welch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson swings for the body but Welch moves out of range.
Welch feints the counter takedown.
Baron Welch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a body punch but Welch moves out of range.
Welch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
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!
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick lands for Jackson.
#CL2#
Welch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Welch misses with the head strike.
Welch trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Duane Jackson!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Duane Jackson!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Duane Jackson!
Duane Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
Duane Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1184 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Welch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Welch shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Welch.
Welch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ward defends well and Welch ends up having to push Ward into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeAndre Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Welch shoots in.
And Ward counters with a quick kick to the body but Welch blocks it.
Welch misses with a takedown #TD#
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Welch won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Welch is defending well.
Welch is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Welch sneaks back into half guard.
Welch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!#SUB2#
Welch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ward has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Welch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ward tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Welch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ward trying to control the hands but Welch breaks the grip.
Ward can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Welch is persistently looking for the submission but Ward is defending it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke but no joy.
Welch looks winded!#SUB2#
Welch working for the choke.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Ward staying busy and making it hard for Welch to control. #SUB2#
Ward showing good submission defense here.
Welch has the hooks in. Ward is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Welch working for the choke.
Welch gets his hands free as Ward looks to control. #SUB2#
Welch has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Welch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ward tries to escape the position.
Ward trying to control the hands but Welch won't let him. #SUB2#
Ward defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Welch's arms. #SUB2#
Ward is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Welch gets his way!
Ward rolls, trying to escape but Welch keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Ward looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Welch doesn't have the hooks in and Ward manages to turn into his guard.
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ward is not content to let Welch control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ward actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welch 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baron Welch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Welch swinging wildly here.
Ward feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward counters with a thumping low kick.
Ward motions for Welch to come forward. Ward throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Welch with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Ward was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Welch.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Welch avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Ward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeAndre Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Welch.#T1#
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Welch defends it easily.
Welch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welch stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Welch has hold of Ward's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ward tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Welch cranks the arm and Ward screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ward, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Baron Welch! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1184 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Welch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Waller can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Waller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Welch to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Waller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Waller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Welch on the ground.
Welch pushes down on Waller's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Waller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Welch is working for a submission of some sort.
Waller wants to improve his position but Welch is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch slips a nice elbow through Waller's hands, connecting with Waller's forehead.#SUB2#
Welch seems to be looking for submissions.
Welch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Welch lands a couple of good shots and Waller has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1##SUB2#
Welch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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Welch looking to break Waller's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Waller remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Welch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Welch is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Waller is defending well though. Welch let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Welch looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Welch looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Waller taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baron Welch! |
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