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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WCF 36: Gracie vs Komakech
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young fails with a takedown attempt.
Vedet throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Young.
Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vedet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vedet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Vedet persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
Young shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vedet sprawls well. Vedet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Vedet misses with a body kick.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vedet is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Vedet closes the distance and clinches.
Young is working for takedown but Vedet is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Young gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Young is looking for a kimura but Vedet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Young to get the leverage. #SUB#
Young seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vedet is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shane Young!
Our winner, Shane Young, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 16: Decimal vs Makino
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Fulcher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Irwin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fulcher on the ground.
Irwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fulcher's best efforts.
Irwin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fulcher is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Irwin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Iron mikes mma that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Irwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irwin tries to get out of the position.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fulcher is one step ahead there.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fulcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fulcher preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin managing to control the position. #T1#
Irwin 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.
Irwin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fulcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Irwin pulls Fulcher in close to prevent any damage.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fulcher is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fulcher thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Irwin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Fulcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.
Fulcher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Irwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Irwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Irwin wants to free his trapped foot but Fulcher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Irwin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fulcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Irwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fulcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin moves into full mount! Fulcher won't be happy about that!
Fulcher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Irwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Irwin staying calm.
Fulcher tries to bench press Irwin off him but Irwin keeps the position.
Irwin slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fulcher can do to turn this around?
Fulcher being controlled for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irwin.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fulcher for as long as he can get away with.
Fulcher is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fulcher will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fulcher is looking to reverse the position.
Irwin takes a little break here. Fulcher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Irwin.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irwin is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SU#
Irwin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Fulcher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Irwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Fulcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fulcher is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irwin works his way into full mount!
Fulcher is trying desperately to improve position.
Irwin controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin moves to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fulcher tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Irwin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Irwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Irwin lands in his opponent's guard.
Fulcher being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Irwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fulcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irwin has managed to get both his arms back between Fulcher's legs - danger averted.
Irwin advances position into side control!
Irwin slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulcher tries to bench press Irwin off him but Irwin keeps the position.
Irwin just content to control the position. #T1#
Irwin continues to stall.#T2#
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.
Fulcher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Fulcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fulcher moves into full guard.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Fulcher is retaining full guard.
Irwin 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.
Irwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking for a guillotine here but Irwin defends easily.
Fulcher has a closed guard, preventing Irwin from standing up.
Irwin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Irwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fulcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Irwin has managed to get both his arms back between Fulcher's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Fulcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fulcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christopher Irwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Irwin 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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Irwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking for a guillotine here but Irwin defends easily.
Fulcher can't keep his opponent in guard - Irwin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Irwin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Duffy Fulcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Irwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irwin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
Christopher Irwin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BFC 18 : Carver Vs. Roger
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson cracks Vergys with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vergys was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Vergys is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Anderson rolls with it to try and escape but Vergys cranks on the arm and Anderson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackie Vergys!
Jackie Vergys really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 46
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
De Jong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vergys did well to prevent De Jong getting side control.
De Jong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vergys slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Jong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vergys is keeping the position for now.
Vergys striking off his back but it's not causing De Jong any problems.
De Jong trying to move into half guard but instead Vergys has managed to sweep!#REVB#
De Jong wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vergys being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergys landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
De Jong is pulling down on Vergys's head to control his posture.
De Jong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Jong has Vergys pulled in close to control his posture.
Vergys wants to stand but De Jong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Jong seems keen to control Vergys's posture.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Jong 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Jong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Jong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Jong.
Vergys throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
De Jong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
De Jong has an Americana. Vergys didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! De Jong is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if De Jong hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stefan De Jong!
During a confident post fight interview, Stefan De Jong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 11: Rocca vs Turturro
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fulcher.
Fulcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Santiago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Santiago.
Da Santiago cracks Fulcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Santiago keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Santiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fulcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fulcher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Santiago.
Fulcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Santiago but Da Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Santiago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Da Santiago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Santiago throws a lazy right hand but Fulcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Santiago misses with a few strikes there.
Fulcher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Santiago defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Santiago. Fulcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Da Santiago misses #TD2#
and Fulcher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fulcher. #SUB#
Fulcher looking to improve position, pressing down on Da Santiago's thigh with his hand. Da Santiago seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Fulcher paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Fulcher's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Da Santiago picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 40
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vergys moves in looking to clinch but Dinklage pushes him off.
It looked like Dinklage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinklage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vergys. Vergys obviously looking to wear him down.
Vergys tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vergys throws a head kick but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dinklage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vergys. Vergys circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dinklage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Dinklage rushes Vergys and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Dinklage is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Vergys's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Vergys! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Peter Dinklage! |
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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Vergys gets tackled into the cage by Stenburg. Stenburg maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Stenburg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stenburg has Vergys up against the cage in a clinch.
Vergys is trying to pull guard but Stenburg has him pressed against the cage.
Vergys is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stenburg lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Stenburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stenburg forces Vergys back against the cage and clinches.
Stenburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vergys has Stenburg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stenburg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Vergys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenburg avoiding damage.
Vergys goes for a takedown attempt but Stenburg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hale Stenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stenburg moves into the clinch.
Stenburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stenburg lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##BC2#
Stenburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stenburg closes the distance and pushes Vergys back into the cage.
Stenburg digs a right hand into Vergys's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vergys's gas tank.
Vergys has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stenburg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenburg.
#BC2#
Stenburg breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vergys tries to score a body lock takedown but Stenburg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vergys looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Stenburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Stenburg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vergys creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stenburg lands an uppercut.
Stenburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vergys wants to take the fight to the mat but Stenburg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stenburg as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Vergys is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stenburg can't fight it off and eventually Vergys manages to take the fight to the floor. Stenburg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vergys is breathing heavily.#T2#
Stenburg wants to stand up but Vergys is controlling him.
Vergys loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Vergys has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stenburg wants to stand up but Vergys is controlling him.
Vergys throws an elbow that misses. Stenburg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vergys's guard. Nice move by Stenburg!#REVB##SU2#
Stenburg gets to his feet - Vergys follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Stenburg instigates a clinch.
Stenburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenburg.#T3#
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stenburg is pressed up against the cage. Vergys has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stenburg down to the mat. Stenburg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Stenburg has Vergys up against the cage in a clinch.
Vergys changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stenburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Stenburg moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stenburg breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stenburg has closed the distance and engaged Vergys in a clinch.
Stenburg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stenburg is leaning against Vergys and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Stenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stenburg moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenburg.
#T4##BC2#
Stenburg manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Stenburg has managed to clinch.
Stenburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Vergys backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenburg digs a right hand underneath Vergys's ribcage. Vergys let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vergys backwards.
A hook to the body from Stenburg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stenburg.
Stenburg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vergys is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stenburg to keep the fight standing.
Vergys drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stenburg lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stenburg manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Stenburg closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Stenburg.
A short body shot lands from Stenburg as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Stenburg 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##CL2#
Stenburg moves into the clinch.
Stenburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Stenburg.
#BC2#
Stenburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stenburg instigates a clinch.
Vergys has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stenburg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vergys is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vergys is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Vergys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Stenburg as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Stenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stenburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vergys tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vergys backwards.
Stenburg lands with a light punch inside.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vergys tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenburg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Vergys can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Stenburg manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Stenburg rushes Vergys and presses him up against the cage.
Stenburg effectively controlling the action here.
Stenburg lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Stenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stenburg has managed to clinch.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vergys is looking for a takedown.
Vergys tries to stall but Stenburg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stenburg lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Stenburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Stenburg moves into the clinch.
Vergys changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stenburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stenburg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Stenburg has Vergys up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Stenburg lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vergys changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stenburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Stenburg closes the distance and pushes Vergys back into the cage.#BC2#
Stenburg breaks from the clinch.
Stenburg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Stenburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stenburg presses Vergys against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stenburg scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Good body shot from Stenburg.
Stenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vergys backwards.
Stenburg lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Vergys is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Stenburg.
Oh Vergys is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stenburg is working Vergys over against the cage.
Hale Stenburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stenburg lands a body punch in the clinch. #KD2#
Stenburg drops Vergys onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vergys is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Stenburg to work.
Vergys drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stenburg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Stenburg gets control of Vergys's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stenburg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vergys trying to control but Stenburg is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Stenburg is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vergys seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Stenburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stenburg gets underhooks to prevent Vergys's takedown attempt.
Stenburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenburg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vergys up against the cage.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stenburg.
Stenburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenburg scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Stenburg jumps guard.
Stenburg is looking to stand up but Vergys isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Stenburg manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hale Stenburg 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.#R3##CL2#
Vergys tries to keep at a distance but Stenburg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenburg lands a right hand.
Stenburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vergys wants to take the fight to the mat but Stenburg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vergys tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vergys looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Vergys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vergys's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stenburg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vergys.
Stenburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Stenburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Stenburg has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Stenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vergys backwards.
Vergys has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stenburg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stenburg cracks Vergys with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Stenburg.
Stenburg pushes Vergys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stenburg.
Vergys is working for takedown but Stenburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stenburg gets through Vergys's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vergys tries for a takedown but Stenburg manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Stenburg.
Stenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vergyss head.
Stenburg dips a shoulder and cracks Vergys with a mighty uppercut! Vergys falls back against the cage and Stenburg unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vergys is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Stenburg screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hale Stenburg!
Hale Stenburg is the new bantamweight champion!
Hale Stenburg gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 37
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Jabouin closes the distance and clinches.
Jabouin keeps control of Vergys as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Jabouin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jabouin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Jabouin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vergys is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vergys has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin is looking to sweep but instead, Vergys has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jabouin landing a few short strikes.
Jabouin controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Jabouin actively working from the bottom here.
Jabouin is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
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.
Vergys is trying to control. Jabouin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jabouin tries to kick Vergys off but Vergys keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jabouin is looking to improve his position.
Jabouin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jabouin controlling the position for now.
Vergys stops Jabouin from getting back to his feet.
Jabouin controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Jabouin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jabouin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vergys walks away with a smile on his face. Jabouin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Vergys.
Vergys looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vergys scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Laurent Jabouin has been cut.#KD#
A big head kick from Vergys and Jabouin is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabouin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Jabouin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vergys is aware though and is defending well.
Vergys wants to control from the top but Jabouin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jabouin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vergys doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vergys manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Jabouin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vergys's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergys wants to sweep but no luck.
Jabouin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vergys is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jabouin is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgens Vergys dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laurent Jabouin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Jabouin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vergys's guard.
Vergys is trying to control the position but Jabouin postures up.
Jabouin won't allow Vergys to get back to his feet.
Jabouin wants to pass the guard but Vergys is keeping the position.
Jabouin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jabouin 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.
Jabouin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vergys's guard.
Jabouin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SU2#
Jabouin decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Jabouin moves into the clinch.
Jabouin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jabouin has Vergys pressed against the cage, preventing Vergys from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jabouin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jabouin misses with some punches.
Jabouin tries to pull guard but Vergys won't allow it.
#T2##BC2#
Jabouin manages to break the clinch.
Jabouin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Vergys fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jabouin, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jabouin.
Jabouin tries to pull guard but Vergys won't allow it.
Vergys wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Vergys breaks the clinch.
Vergys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vergys tries to clinch up but Jabouin circles away and keeps his distance.
Vergys avoids the body shot from Jabouin.
#CL2#
Jabouin closes the distance and pushes Vergys back into the cage.#BC2#
Jabouin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Vergys tries to clinch but Jabouin moves out of range.
Vergys delivers a nice body kick.
Vergys tries to clinch but Jabouin is having none of it.
Jabouin avoids the head kick by Vergys.
#CL#
Vergys gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jabouin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorgens Vergys is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vergys plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vergys lands a head kick. Jabouin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vergys.
A solid body kick from Vergys.
Jabouin throws a head kick but Vergys moves out of range.
It looked like Vergys was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vergys tries to clinch up but Jabouin circles away and keeps his distance.
Jabouin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Vergys tries to keep at a distance but Jabouin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
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!
Jabouin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jabouin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vergys walks away with a smile on his face. Jabouin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jorgens Vergys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Jabouin.
Vergys wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabouin closes the distance and clinches up with Vergys, looking for a takedown. Jabouin pushes Vergys against the cage but Vergys circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Jabouin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jabouin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Laurent Jabouin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Laurent Jabouin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Vergys is looking to slow Jabouin down with leg kicks.
Jabouin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vergys chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been informed that Jabouin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jorgens Vergys is winning the standup battle so far.
Jabouin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vergys.
Vergys tries to clinch there but Jabouin circles away.
#CL2#
Jabouin rushes Vergys and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jabouin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vergys smiles and moves away.
Vergys tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabouin dives in for a single leg takedown but Vergys sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vergys throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vergys fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vergys lands with a kick to the temple. Jabouin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vergys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Vergys moves in looking to clinch but Jabouin pushes him off.
Vergys tries to clinch but Jabouin moves out of range.
Vergys tries to clinch #TD2#
and Jabouin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vergys wants to get back to his feet.
Laurent Jabouin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jabouin wants to work for an arm triangle but Vergys is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vergys is trying to stand back up but Jabouin is controlling him
Jabouin content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Jabouin seems to be working for a kimura but Vergys defends the submission attempt.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vergys blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jabouin. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vergys goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vergys tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jabouin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jabouin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jorgens Vergys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Jabouin.
Vergys tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jabouin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Jabouin has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Jabouin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vergys misses with a head kick.
Jabouin moves out of range as Vergys throws a body kick.
Vergys scores with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jabouin.
Jabouin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vergys moves in looking to clinch but Jabouin pushes him off.
Jabouin swats away the attempt to clinch by Vergys.
Vergys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vergys tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jabouin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Vergys.
A head kick misses from Vergys. #T4##TD2#
Jabouin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jabouin throwing strikes from guard but Vergys blocks nicely.
Vergys wants to get back to his feet but Jabouin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jabouin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jabouin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Jabouin gets to his feet - Vergys follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorgens Vergys.
I think Vergys 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorgens Vergys!
Jorgens Vergys made sure to mention his sponsor, The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GDL 43: Muhapuro vs River
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD2#
Kinghtfall steps into range and cracks MacPain with a monster punch that buckles his knees! MacPain flops backwards and Kinghtfall dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT2#It looks like Gil MacPain has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinghtfall controlling from the top position.
Kinghtfall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#MacPain is rocked!#SUB2#
Kinghtfall drops back looking for a leg! MacPain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacPain manages to kick Kinghtfall off! Kinghtfall jumps back into MacPain's guard.
Oh MacPain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kinghtfall stands up over MacPain, holding on to his feet. Kinghtfall throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! MacPain is out cold! Kinghtfall lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Utred Kinghtfall!
A very excited looking Utred Kinghtfall 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:
WCF WNF 8: Senior vs Toshiyuki
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fulcher with a poor takedown #TD#
and Haapala counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haapala works over Fulcher with some ground and pound from guard.
Haapala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Haapala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fulcher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fulcher striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Fulcher prevents Haapala from improving position.
Fulcher is trying to improve his position.
Haapala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fulcher regains half guard.#SUB2#
Fulcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haapala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fulcher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haapala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Haapala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Fulcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haapala prevents Fulcher from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haapala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Haapala seems to be looking for submissions.
Fulcher is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fulcher actively working from the bottom here.
Fulcher looks winded!#SUB#
Haapala wants to work for an arm triangle but Fulcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haapala lands strikes from half guard.
Haapala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Haapala. #ROC#Fulcher is rocked!
Haapala looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fulcher is still in real trouble! Can Haapala finish him?#T2##SUB2#
Fulcher actively working from the bottom here.
Haapala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Haapala is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fulcher is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miko Haapala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Miko Haapala waved his t-shirt featuring Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 1
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Weeks does it's job there.
Weeks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weeks misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Vergys counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Vergys tries for a kimura but Weeks is defending well.
Weeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vergys on the ground.#SUB2#
Vergys thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weeks is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Vergys is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Weeks is trying to escape and Vergys transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Weeks is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vergys! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackie Vergys!
Jackie Vergys managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview.
Willie Weeks was interviewed post fight and said 'Aye...back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 34
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vergys throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Jorgens Vergys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vergys looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Vergys persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Vergys steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vergys.#TD2#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vergys knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vergys missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Gracie 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.
Vergys wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vergys wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Vergys is working away.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Vergys is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Vergys makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vergys.#T3##SUB2#
Vergys throws a few punches from the bottom. Gracie seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Bryan Gracie! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 7: Scott vs Olsson
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Khumpai rushes Fulcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khumpai lands a nice shot to the body.
Fulcher tries to pull guard but Khumpai holds him up against the cage and eventually Fulcher drops back down to his feet.
Khumpai stalling the fight.
Khumpai presses Fulcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fulcher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fulcher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khumpai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pann Khumpai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duffy Fulcher.
Khumpai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Duffy Fulcher has been cut.
Fulcher looks winded!
Fulcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khumpai defends it nicely.
Khumpai is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Khumpai clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Khumpai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fulcher or not.
Fulcher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khumpai prevents it.
#BC#
Khumpai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Khumpai moves into the clinch successfully.
Khumpai digs a right hand into Fulcher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fulcher's gas tank.
Khumpai gets through Fulcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Khumpai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Khumpai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fulcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Khumpai is leaning against Fulcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khumpai unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Khumpai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Khumpai closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Khumpai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
Khumpai moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khumpai stalls. #BC#
Khumpai manages to break the clinch.
Khumpai scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Fulcher is rocked!#CL#
Khumpai takes the fight into the clinch.
Fulcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Khumpai finish him?
Khumpai lands a shot to the body.
Fulcher seems to have recovered his senses.
Khumpai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fulchers head.
Khumpai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Khumpai moves into the clinch.#BC#
Khumpai breaks the clinch.
Fulcher tries to clinch but Khumpai moves away
and Khumpai counters with a crisp right that sends Fulcher to the canvas! Khumpai follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pann Khumpai!
Pann Khumpai took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fist MMA Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GDL 36: Bates vs Spence
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Zillionaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacPain tries to counter with a takedown but Zillionaire is quick to defend against it.
Zillionaire lands a head shot.
MacPain dives in for a single leg takedown but Zillionaire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacPain defending well as Zillionaire loads up on a big left hand.
Zillionaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zillionaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacPain slips under a jab from Zillionaire.
MacPain moves out of range of the strikes.
MacPain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zillionaire scores with a jab. MacPain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zillionaire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zillionaire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
MacPain is rocked!
Zillionaire lands a right hook to the body.
Oh MacPain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Zillionaire drops MacPain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MacPain looks back up at him and smiles so Zillionaire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T1#
Zillionaire throws out a loose jab but MacPain uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacPain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zillionaire.
MacPain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
MacPain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zillionaire was covering up waiting for the punch and MacPain finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Zillionaire pushes MacPain off and scrambles back to his feet.
MacPain seems to have got his legs back now.
Zillionaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacPain doesn't seem bothered though.
Zillionaire scores with a hook to the body. MacPain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zillionaire lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zillionaire scores with a decent looking hook.
MacPain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacPain is breathing heavily.#T2#
MacPain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacPain moves out of range as Zillionaire throws a body kick.
Zillionaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacPain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops MacPain! Zillionaire dives in looking to finish! MacPain 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 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaga Zillionaire!
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Event:
WCF 20: Scott vs Rua
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Fulcher get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Fulcher stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Jackson runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrell Jackson!
After the big win, Tyrell Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KO GEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
BFC 4: Mullin vs. Cole
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Woodoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Vergys counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Woodoo tries to kick Vergys off in order to stand up. Vergys Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Vergys scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Woodoo to see if he's OK.
Woodoo tries to escape but Vergys is in control.
Woodoo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Vergys is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woodoo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Vergys thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Woodoo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vergys. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vergys landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Vergys is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Woodoo is trying to escape and Vergys transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Woodoo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vergys! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackie Vergys!
After the big win, Jackie Vergys made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 31
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
A combination from Saravia does no damage.
Vergys changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saravia.
Vergys misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Saravia.
Vergys misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravia.
Vergys shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saravia counters with a right hand to the body.
Vergys tries a head kick but it misses.
Enrique Saravia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Saravia lands a left and a right that send Vergys crashing to the mat, dazed. Saravia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Vergys is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saravia looks to land a right hand but Vergys moved out of range.
Vergys is still on wobbly legs! Can Saravia finish him?
Vergys has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saravia finds it's way round the side to connect with Vergys's head.
No joy there for Saravia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vergys seems to have recovered his senses.
Vergys slips under a jab from Saravia.
Saravia throws a series of punches but Vergys moves out of range.
Vergys steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saravia.#T1#
Vergys misses with a takedown attempt - Saravia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Enrique Saravia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgens Vergys.
Vergys throws a nice head kick!
#TD2#
Vergys gets a double leg takedown into Saravia's guard.
Vergys prevents Saravia from getting back to his feet.
Saravia has momentary wrist control but Vergys slips an elbow through the middle.
Vergys working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vergys is fighting to break Saravia's control of his arms but Saravia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vergys trying to control the position from guard on top but Saravia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Vergys prevents Saravia from getting back to his feet.
Vergys loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Saravia has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vergys off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Saravia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vergys.
Vergys looks to land a combination but Saravia avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vergys throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice shot by Saravia.
Saravia throws a big shot that misses.
Vergys misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saravia lands a lovely overhand right.
Saravia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vergys looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vergys looks winded!
Vergys gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vergys walks into a left hand. #T3#
Saravia connects with a body shot.
Vergys blocks a jab.
Saravia misses with an uppercut. Vergys saw that one coming.
Vergys gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vergys takes one on the button.
Vergys moves out of range as Saravia strikes.
Vergys gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saravia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saravia misses with a looping left.
Saravia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vergys avoids the body shot from Saravia.
Vergys lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot lands for Saravia.
Saravia misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Saravia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vergys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saravia tests Vergys's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saravia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saravia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saravia digs a good hook to Vergys's body.
Saravia connects with a body shot that sends Vergys's belly button to the back.
Donk. Saravia catches Vergys right on the button with a cross.
Vergys slips a jab and a cross from Saravia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saravia scores with a hook to the body. Vergys takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saravia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saravia misses with an uppercut.
Vergys keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Saravia 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#
Saravia's corner calls for a 1-2. Saravia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saravia sizes up Vergys with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saravia scores with a body shot.
Vergys avoids the body shot from Saravia.
Saravia scores with a body shot.
Saravia throws a hook but Vergys blocks it.
Vergys throws a counter combo.
Saravia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saravia lands with a straight right. Vergys didn't see that one coming.
Saravia throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Vergys's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Saravia dives in looking to finish as Vergys flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Saravia's strikes! Saravia is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Vergys's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Vergys was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Saravia!
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Event:
GDL 28: Andersson vs Dentler
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##KD2#
Drax sends MacPain crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Drax is motioning to the referee to let MacPain up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
MacPain is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gil MacPain has been cut.
Drax is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Drax shuts the power down on MacPain. Lights out, game over! Drax is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Drax!
Our winner, Max Drax, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WCF 17: Hall vs Orion
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Fulcher tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Fulcher darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Fulcher into the cage. #CL#
Diaz rushes Fulcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Fulcher backwards.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fulcher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fulcher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frank Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duffy Fulcher.#CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Fulcher looks winded!
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fulcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Fulcher told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fulcher or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz cracks Fulcher with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz. #BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Fulcher is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Fulcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fulcher or not. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz lands with a right and another and another! Fulcher is in big trouble! Diaz lands again and this time it's lights out for Fulcher! A quality knockout there for Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Diaz!
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Event:
HFC 15 - Rodrigues vs Chomsli
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Vergys didn't see that one coming.
Vergys tries to move into range but Dilbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
Dilbrandt cracks Vergys with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt stuns Vergys with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Vergys's leg. Vergys is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt throws a series of strikes that have Vergys backpedaling.
Vergys shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vergys avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Vergys's defenses.
Vergys's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vergys scrambles back to his feet.
Vergys on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Vergys fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Vergys stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vergys or perhaps it was just good defense by Dilbrandt, which made it look bad.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Vergys.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Vergys off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Vergys looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Vergys is rocked!
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
Vergys is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt drops Vergys with a huge uppercut! Vergys drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dilbrandt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt very nearly forgot to thank SynCity Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Hardin just misses with a punch to the body.
Vergys on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardin misses with the combination.
Hardin scores with a nice head shot.
Hardin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vergys throws a big counter combination but Hardin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vergys darts in looking for a takedown but Hardin gets double underhooks and turns Vergys into the cage.
We've been told by Vergys's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vergys throws a head kick but Hardin moves out of range.
Vergys is looking to slow Hardin down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardin. That snapped Vergys's head back.
Vergys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Hardin lands a big head kick that sends Vergys tumbling to the mat! Hardin takes a step backwards and waves Vergys back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Vergys is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Vergys is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardin catches Vergys with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Vergys forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Hardin!
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