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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WFC 8: Rogers vs Peterson
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab from Lardy.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lardy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lardy throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Lardy throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Lardy as he connects with a hook.
Lardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lardy throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lardy.
Lardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Lardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lardy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Lardy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
#T1#
Edwards tries to clinch up but Lardy circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Lardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lardy looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Lardy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Lardy does it's job there.
Lardy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lardy misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards closes the distance but Lardy moves to the side
and Lardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Victor Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edwards doesn't seem bothered though.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Lardy pushes him off.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Lardy circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Lardy keeps it at a distance.
Edwards takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lardy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Lardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
Lardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Lardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lardy with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Lardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.#CL#
Lardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
Lardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Lardy won't allow it.
Jeff Lardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Edwards.
Lardy working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Lardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lardy clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been informed that Edwards has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lardy tries to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling the position. #TD#
Lardy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Edwards uses from the top position. #T4#
Lardy 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.#SUB2#
Edwards drops back looking for a leg! Lardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lardy manages to kick Edwards off! Edwards jumps back into Lardy's guard.
Lardy is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Edwards 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.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Lardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lardy wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lardy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lardy with a jab.
Jeff Lardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lardy swinging wildly here.
Lardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Lardy keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Lardy misses its intended target.
Lardy sets himself, and Edwards steps forward looking for the clinch! Lardy avoids it this time.
Edwards takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Lardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lardy looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Lardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lardy cracks Edwards with a good jab.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Lardy pushes him off.
Lardy feints a jab promting Edwards to slip. Lardy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Edwards slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Jeff Lardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Lardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Lardy keeps it at a distance.
Lardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Lardy.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
#CL#
Lardy moves into the clinch.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
Lardy is trying to push Edwards away but Edwards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edwards prevents Lardy from breaking the clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lardy just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Edwards jumps guard but Lardy stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jeff Lardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Edwards.
Lardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lardy smiles and moves away.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lardy missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Lardy. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Lardy misses.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Lardy circles away.
Lardy throws a series of strikes that have Edwards backpedaling.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Lardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Lardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Lardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Lardy circles away.
Lardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Lardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lardy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Lardy keeps it at a distance.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Lardy clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Lardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwards won't allow it.
#T4#
Lardy is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position.
Lardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards has Lardy pressed against the cage, preventing Lardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lardy is trying to break free.#BC#
Lardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Lardy pushes him off.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lardy.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lardy throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lardy dominated that second round.
That's time! Lardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Lardy is looking for a counter combo.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lardy throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Lardy misses.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards moves to clinch but Lardy breaks away
and Lardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lardy keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Edwards tries to clinch there but Lardy circles away.
Lardy throwing a counter right hand but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Lardy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Lardy. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
A big left from Lardy misses.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy is having none of it.
Lardy misses with a two punch combination.
Lardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Lardy circles away.
#T1#
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy is having none of it.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Lardy pushes him off.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lardy.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Lardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
Lardy tried to counter with a leg kick but Edwards avoided it.
Lardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Lardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Edwards is trying to control Lardy's posture but Lardy avoids it. #SU#
Lardy decides to stand back up. Lardy steps back and let's Edwards get back to his feet.
Victor Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Lardy.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Lardy pushes him off.
Lardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Lardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Lardy scores with a punch to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Lardy.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy is having none of it.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy is having none of it.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy is having none of it.
Lardy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy moves out of range. #T3#
Edwards tries to clinch up but Lardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Lardy throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lardy.
Lardy swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy moves out of range.
Lardy throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lardy.
Lardy looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards tries to clinch but Lardy moves away
and Lardy counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards moves to clinch but Lardy breaks away
and Lardy counters with a straight right hand.
Lardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
Lardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lardy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Edwards is looking to clinch but Lardy is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lardy works the jab nicely.#CL#
Lardy takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Edwards keeps control of Lardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Lardy breaks the clinch.
Jeff Lardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lardy.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lardy scores with a nice strike.
Lardy misses with a wild body shot.
Lardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Lardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lardy 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Lardy! |
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Event:
Highland 194
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Beast wants to clinch up but Mosey keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mosey is defended easily by Beast.#CL#
Beast rushes Mosey and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Beast pulls Mosey into guard.
Beast pulls Mosey in close to his closed guard and prevents Mosey from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Beast is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Beast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mosey is aware though and is defending well.
Beast controls Mosey momentarily but Mosey frees himself.
Mosey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mosey postures up.
Mosey trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mosey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beast is controlling Mosey's posture.#SUB#
Beast looking for subs off his back but Mosey has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beast is pressing down on Mosey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mosey trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast pulls Mosey in close to prevent any damage.
Mosey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beast's guard.
Beast is trying to control but Mosey passes into side control!
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mosey is trying to get an arm triangle but Beast is defending well.
Beast managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mosey.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Beast manages to get back to half guard.
Mosey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mosey wants to control but Beast is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Beast actively working from the bottom here.
Beast wants to control but Mosey is keeping busy.
Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mosey.
Beast is controlling Mosey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Beast wants to control but Mosey is keeping busy.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beast tries to roll over but Mosey keeps him under control.#SUB#
Beast actively working from the bottom here.
Mosey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mosey is trying to control. Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beast stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Beast pushes Mosey up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Beast jumps guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Beast working for a triangle but Mosey defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Beast 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#
Beast fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beast wants to clinch#TD2#
and Mosey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Beast trying to control the position.
Mosey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mosey trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mosey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mosey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beast trying to keep a closed guard but Mosey is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Mosey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mosey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mosey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Beast managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mosey trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mosey gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosey working away.#T2#
Beast tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mosey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beast is not content to let Mosey control the position.
Beast struggling a bit here.
Mosey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mosey is looking to take a break and control but Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mosey misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Beast holding on.
Beast is looking for a sweep.
Mosey is looking to take a break and control but Beast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beast can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mosey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mosey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Mosey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beast struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mosey dives in and grabs Beast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes down on Mosey's head and hops out.
Beast tries to clinch but Mosey is having none of it.
Don Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Beast drives through and clinches with Mosey against the cage.
#TD#
Beast successfully pulls guard.
Beast is pulling down on Mosey's head. It's preventing any offense from Mosey, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Mosey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beast tries to clinch up.#CL#
Beast closes the distance and pushes Mosey back into the cage.#TD#
Beast jumps into guard, dragging Mosey to the mat.
Beast controls Mosey momentarily but Mosey frees himself.
Beast managing to control the position.
Mosey wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Mosey is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Beast working a defensive guard here.
Mosey is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mosey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mosey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beast's guard.
Beast is not content to let Mosey control the position.
Beast is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Beast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beast.
Beast controlling Mosey's posture. #T3#
Mosey stands and throws Beast's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beast sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mosey is working for a kimura here but Beast manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mosey's guard.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mosey is keeping the position for now.
Beast pushes down on Mosey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mosey felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mosey sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Beast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mosey defends it well.
Mosey wants to control but Beast is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Beast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mosey defends it well.
Beast wants to pass to mount but Mosey is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Beast! |
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Event:
WFC 5: Oprescu vs Mokaev
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Mokaev moves into range and clinches up with Panadero.#TD#
Panadero manages to pull guard.
Mokaev throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panadero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Panadero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mokaev defends it easily.
Panadero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mokaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mokaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mokaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Panadero working for a triangle but Mokaev defends it easily.
Mokaev trying to control but Panadero is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panadero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mokaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Panadero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Panadero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mokaev defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Panadero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mokaev defends well.
Mokaev advances position into side control!
Mokaev working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mokaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panadero, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mokaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mokaev trying to control the position but Panadero is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panadero is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mokaev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Mokaev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Panadero!#SUB2#
Mokaev has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Panadero is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Mokaev! |
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Event:
WFCG 3: Fujiwara vs Grizzly
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Josie Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jack fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Saltzman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (0) vs (2) Saltzman
Jack tries to roll over but Saltzman keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saltzman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jack defend it? Saltzman steps over the head and cranks it - Jack is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Saltzman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josie Saltzman!
Josie Saltzman 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:
WFCG 2: Babel vs Fujiwara
Date: Aug 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Josie Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Saltzman keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Saltzman scores with a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Saltzman#SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saltzman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saltzman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva is trying to hold Saltzman in close to prevent damage but Saltzman has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Saltzman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Saltzman.
Saltzman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Saltzman seems content to control.#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Saltzman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Saltzman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Saltzman
Saltzman works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (7) Saltzman
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Saltzman has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saltzman controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Saltzman swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josie Saltzman!
Josie Saltzman 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:
WFC 2: Ichirou vs Edwards
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Ichirou lands a big right hand that sends Edwards crashing to the mat! Ichirou stays standing though and waves Edwards back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Victor Edwards has been cut.#CL#
Ichirou has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
Good body shot from Ichirou.
Edwards looks winded!
A short right from Ichirou on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ichirou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ichirou lands with a left to the head.
Ichirou lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards. #ROC#Edwards is rocked!
Ichirou displaying some good clinch control by pressing Edwards up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ichirou.
Ichirou lands with a left to the head.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Ichirou forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ichirou effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Ichirou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Ichirou finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards seems to have recovered his senses.
Ichirou scores with a shoulder strike.
Edwards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards tries to pull guard but Ichirou forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ichirou pushes Edwards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ichirou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD#
Ichirou drops Edwards onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Edwards is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ichirou gets through Edwards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ichirou lands a shoulder strike.
Ichirou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD#
Ichirou drops Edwards onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Edwards is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T2#
Ichirou creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Edwards with a big uppercut! Edwards tries to clinch up but Ichirou pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Edwards to the mat! Edwards covers up and Ichirou unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sugawara Ichirou! |
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Event:
WFCG 1 : Babel vs McTavish
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Islam Mokaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Silviu Panadero!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Panadero tries to keep at a distance but Mokaev has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mokaev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Panadero trying to control but Mokaev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mokaev working for a triangle but Panadero defends it easily.
Panadero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panadero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mokaev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Mokaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mokaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panadero controls the pace.#SUB#
Mokaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panadero defends it easily.#SUB#
Mokaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panadero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Mokaev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Panadero passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mokaev (0) vs (3) Panadero#SUB2#
Panadero tries for a kimura but Mokaev is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Mokaev's face as Panadero controls the position. #T3#
Panadero is looking to take a break and control but Mokaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panadero laying and praying for a moment but Mokaev takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Mokaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Panadero is looking for a kimura but Mokaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panadero to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Panadero seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mokaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panadero not doing much here.
Panadero wants to control but Mokaev is keeping him busy. #T5#
Panadero is just content to waste time from the top position. Mokaev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Mokaev looking for a guillotine here but Panadero defends easily.
Panadero trying to control but Mokaev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Panadero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Mokaev working for a triangle but Panadero defends it easily.
Mokaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7##SUB#
Mokaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panadero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mokaev keeping moving, preventing Panadero from controlling successfully.
Panadero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Panadero passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Panadero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mokaev trying to hold on to Panadero's head to control him but Panadero postures up.
#SUB#
Mokaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panadero controlling the pace. #T9##SUB2#
Panadero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Panadero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mokaev trying to control from the bottom.
#T10##SUB#
Mokaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Panadero content to control rather than advance.
Mokaev trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Mokaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Panadero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Panadero is trying to control the action in half guard but Mokaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panadero is pressing down on Mokaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mokaev is holding on for now.
Panadero is looking to stall here but Mokaev recovers full guard.
Mokaev keeping moving, preventing Panadero from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB#
Mokaev is looking for a triangle but Panadero pushes his legs off easily.
Panadero sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Mokaev has his foot on Panadero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panadero works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Panadero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Panadero wants to control from the top but Mokaev keeps moving.
Panadero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mokaev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Panadero passes into half guard.
Panadero trying to control from half guard but Mokaev is working away. #T14#
Panadero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Mokaev looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panadero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panadero wins on points by 3 to 0. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1117 Round 3
Date: Aug 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Gawain throws a big shot that misses.
Panadero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Gawain misses.
Gawain slips a jab and a cross from Panadero.
Gawain throws a hook but Panadero avoids it easily.
Panadero throws a right and a left that Gawain avoids nicely.
Gawain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gawain swats away the attempt to clinch by Panadero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gawain! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gawain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gawain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gawain circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Panadero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gawain.
Gawain throws out a loose jab but Panadero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gawain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panadero.
A jab from Gawain misses.
Panadero moves out of range of the strikes.
As Gawain tries to get set, Panadero tries to push him back and clinch up but Gawain manages to avoid the attempt.
Panadero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gawain avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Panadero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gawain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panadero is looking to counter the offense by Gawain and move into the clinch.
Gawain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panadero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gawain keeps the fight on the outside.
Panadero staying out of range there.
Panadero tries to clinch there but Gawain circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gawain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gawain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panadero.
Panadero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Panadero moves out of range as Gawain strikes.#T3#
Panadero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gawain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gawain blocks a jab.
Panadero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gawain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panadero tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gawain manages to circle out of the way.
Gawain swats away the attempt to clinch by Panadero.
A big left from Gawain misses.
Panadero looks to throw the jab but Gawain is out of range. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab from Panadero misses.
Panadero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gawain.
Panadero slips a straight right by Gawain.
Panadero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gawain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panadero dodges the punch combination from Gawain.
Panadero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gawain sprawls and moves away.
Gawain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panadero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gawain.
Derrick Gawain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panadero wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Gawain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Panadero slips a jab from Gawain.
Panadero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gawain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Panadero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panadero slips under a jab.
Panadero tries to counter with a takedown but Gawain is quick to defend against it.
Derrick Gawain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gawain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panadero.
Panadero misses with a hook.
Gawain throws a counter combo.
Derrick Gawain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panadero ducks under a wild hook from Gawain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panadero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gawain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panadero wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
The fighters circling - Gawain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panadero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gawain.
Nice defenses there by Panadero.
An attempted straight right counter from Panadero misses the target.
Panadero tries to clinch up.
Panadero wants to clinch.
Panadero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gawain as he jumps to the side.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Panadero might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gawain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panadero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Panadero is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gawain's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gawain throws a hook but Panadero blocks it.
Panadero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gawain.
Gawain throws a jab but it's blocked by Panadero.
Gawain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gawain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panadero is looking to counter the offense by Gawain and move into the clinch.
Gawain misses with a few strikes there.
Panadero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gawain.
Panadero slips a jab from Gawain.
Panadero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gawain misses with the combination.
#T3#
Panadero moves in looking to clinch but Gawain pushes him off.
Panadero tries to close the distance and clinch but Gawain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panadero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panadero ducks under a wild hook from Gawain.
Panadero is looking to counter the offense by Gawain and move into the clinch.
Gawain misses with an uppercut.
Panadero tries to close the distance and clinch but Gawain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gawain throws out a counter right but Panadero avoids it with no problem.
Gawain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gawain misses with a straight left.
Gawain throws a right hand that Panadero ducks under and follows up with a left that Panadero also avoids with ease.
Panadero tries to clinch there but Gawain circles away.
Panadero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gawain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gawain throws out a counter right but Panadero avoids it with no problem.
Gawain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panadero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gawain.
As Gawain tries to get set, Panadero tries to push him back and clinch up but Gawain manages to avoid the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gawain misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Gawain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Panadero tries to close the distance and clinch but Gawain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Gawain misses.
Panadero slips under a jab from Gawain.
Panadero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panadero tries to clinch up but Gawain circles away and keeps his distance.
Panadero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gawain circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gawain misses.
Panadero avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Gawain tries to get set, Panadero tries to push him back and clinch up but Gawain manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Gawain misses with a looping left.
Gawain throws a lazy right hand but Panadero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panadero tries to counter by clinching up but Gawain breaks away and moves out of range.
Gawain misses with a two punch combination.
As Gawain tries to get set, Panadero tries to push him back and clinch up but Gawain manages to avoid the attempt.
Panadero throws a hook but Gawain blocks it.
It seemed like Gawain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panadero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Gawain misses its intended target.
Panadero is looking to counter punch.
Panadero is looking to clinch but Gawain is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gawain! But no joy.
Gawain throws a right and a left that Panadero avoids nicely.
Panadero throws a big counter combination but Gawain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Panadero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gawain.
Panadero ducks under a wild hook from Gawain.
Panadero tries to clinch but Gawain is having none of it.
Gawain misses with an uppercut.
Gawain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panadero tries to clinch but Gawain is having none of it.
Gawain throws an overhand right that lands on Panadero's shoulder, as Panadero tries to avoid the shot.
Panadero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gawain.
Gawain misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Panadero is looking to clinch but Gawain is avoiding it.
It seemed like Gawain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panadero avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gawain misses the target.
Gawain throws a jab but it's blocked by Panadero.
It looked like Panadero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gawain.
Gawain slips under a jab.
Gawain misses with a double jab.
As Gawain tries to get set, Panadero tries to push him back and clinch up but Gawain manages to avoid the attempt.
Gawain slips a jab from Panadero.#T4#
Panadero defending well as Gawain loads up on a big left hand.
Panadero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Panadero slips a jab from Gawain.
Panadero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gawain misses with a hook.
Panadero ducks under a wild hook from Gawain.
Panadero is looking to counter the offense by Gawain and move into the clinch.
Gawain throws a jab but it's blocked by Panadero.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panadero moves in looking to clinch but Gawain pushes him off.
Panadero slips under a jab from Gawain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Gawain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gawain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Derrick Gawain!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Derrick Gawain!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Derrick Gawain!
Derrick Gawain wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1117 Round 2
Date: Aug 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Panadero gets caught napping as Dabanks dives in and scores a takedown. Panadero manages to retain guard.
Dabanks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dabanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panadero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabanks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Panadero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dabanks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Panadero is tightening it up a little... Dabanks has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dabanks reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dabanks taps out! Nice BJJ there by Panadero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Silviu Panadero! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1117 Round 1
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Panadero.
Inganno throws a hook but Panadero blocks it.
Panadero wants to counter the offense by Inganno and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Inganno clinches.
Panadero jumps guard but Inganno stands there with Panadero around his waist. Panadero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Inganno wants the takedown. Panadero is fighting it off but Inganno persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Panadero's guard against the cage.
Inganno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inganno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panadero's head.
Inganno scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Panadero working for a triangle but Inganno defends it easily.
Inganno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panadero's head.
Inganno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Panadero working for a triangle but Inganno defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Inganno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Inganno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Inganno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Inganno chips away with some ground and pound.
Inganno throwing strikes from guard but Panadero blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Panadero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Inganno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Inganno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inganno trying to control the position from guard on top but Panadero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.#SUB2#
Inganno is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Panadero has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Inganno is looking to defend but Panadero has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Inganno ! Panadero pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Inganno taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Silviu Panadero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawk circles away.
We've been told by Hawk's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Hawk keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Hawk drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Hawk stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Edwards has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hawk manages to get his head free but now Edwards has transitioned to an armbar! Hawk grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Edwards! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Edwards! |
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