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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FCL - 3
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Aguirre is looking to clinch.
Aguirre lands a high kick!
Aguirre thuds his shin into the meat of Guerrera's side.
Aguirre scores with a head kick. Guerrera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aguirre lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aguirre scores with a hook to the body. Guerrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aguirre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guerrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yair Aguirre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguirre doesn't manage to clinch there - Guerrera circles away.
Guerrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Guerrera clinches up against the cage.
Guerrera throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrera lands a nice knee to the body.
Aguirre looks winded!
Aguirre wants to stall.
Aguirre blocks the elbow strike.
Guerrera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aguirre is defending well for now.
Guerrera lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Guerrera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Yair Aguirre has been cut.
Guerrera trying to land knees to the body.
Aguirre blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Guerrera.
Guerrera lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Guerrera.
Guerrera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guerrera scores a nice knee to the body.
Guerrera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguirre avoids it.
Guerrera landing knees to the body.
Guerrera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aguirre is defending well for now.
Guerrera lands a damaging elbow.
Guerrera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guerrera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aguirre blocks an elbow strike from Guerrera.
#T2##KD#
Guerrera drops Aguirre with a big knee straight up the middle! Aguirre is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Guerrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguirre was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerrera.
Aguirre tries to clinch but Guerrera is having none of it.
Guerrera tries to counter by clinching up but Aguirre breaks away and moves out of range.
Guerrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Aguirre has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Guerrera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Guerrera throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Aguirre. #CL#
Guerrera closes the distance and pushes Aguirre back into the cage.
Guerrera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guerrera lands a nice knee to the body.
Guerrera lands a nice elbow.
Guerrera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guerrera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guerrera. #ROC#Aguirre is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Yair Aguirre's cut even more.
Guerrera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aguirre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aguirre is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerrera finish him?#T3#
Guerrera lands a knee to the body.
Aguirre seems to have recovered his senses.
Guerrera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guerrera lands a nice knee to the body.
Guerrera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Guerrera trying to land knees to the body.
Aguirre avoids the elbow strike from Guerrera, against the cage.
Aguirre managing to block the knees to the body from Guerrera.
Aguirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guerrera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Guerrera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aguirre blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrera with a knee to the head.
Guerrera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aguirre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrera lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Guerrera.
Guerrera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #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!
Clinched against the cage, Guerrera lands a big elbow that drops Aguirre! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Aguirre is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santos Guerrera! |
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Event:
FCL - 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Aguirre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aguirre tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Mora counters with a single leg into guard. Aguirre didn't expect that.
Aguirre wants to get back to his feet but Mora passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Aguirre trying to control here.
Aguirre taking some punishment here, with Mora in his half guard.
Aguirre wants to get back to his feet.
Aguirre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aguirre wants to get back to his feet but Mora is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aguirre throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguirre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mora is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aguirre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Mora is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aguirre is trying to keep Mora in close.
Aguirre wants to stand and escape but Mora is having none of it.
Mora not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aguirre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mora on the ground.
Mora working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aguirre's head.
Mora prevents Aguirre from getting back to his feet.
Aguirre trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguirre wants to get back to his feet but Mora passes into half guard.
Aguirre trying to hold on to Mora's head to control him but Mora postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mora maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aguirre could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mora has cracked it and Aguirre is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome Mora! |
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Event:
VF 12: Peto Vs. Nox
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Riddle dives in and grabs LaJoie's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaJoie pushes down on Riddle's head and hops out.
LaJoie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
LaJoie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Riddle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Riddle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks LaJoie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riddle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Riddle is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. LaJoie is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. LaJoie flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Riddle anticipates the leg and manages to get behind LaJoie and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Riddle slips an arm under LaJoie chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Riddle has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Riddle is squeezing on LaJoie like an anaconda would it's prey. LaJoie fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryker Riddle! |
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Event:
HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Sikoa with a nice calf kick.
Nice jab there from Sikoa.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Sikoa sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sikoa slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joel Sikoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Sikoa scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sikoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sikoa shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Sikoa.#TD2#
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Sikoa is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Sikoa's guard.
Murphy won't allow Sikoa to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
Murphy works over Sikoa with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Sikoa is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Murphy pushing down on Sikoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Sikoa's hands, connecting with Sikoa's forehead.
Sikoa pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sikoa is looking to escape.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Sikoa wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy working over Sikoa with some ground and pound. Sikoa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murphy working Sikoa over with strikes.
Sikoa taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Sikoa is rocked!
Murphy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sikoa! More strikes land and this one is all over! Murphy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Murphy!
A very excited looking Liam Murphy 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:
WFC 46: Dias v De Rossi
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Corbin scores with a nice head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sikoa.
Sikoa fails with a takedown attempt.
Sikoa with a poor takedown #CL#
and Corbin moves into the clinch.
Ulysses Corbin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Sikoa.
A short body shot lands from Corbin as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Corbin.
Sikoa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Corbin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Corbin digs a right hand underneath Sikoa's ribcage. Sikoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corbin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Joel Sikoa has been cut.#BC#
Corbin breaks the clinch.
Sikoa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Corbin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corbin wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sikoa darts in looking for a takedown but Corbin gets double underhooks and turns Sikoa into the cage.
Sikoa looks winded!
Sikoa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Corbin avoids it really well and circles away.
Corbin lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Corbin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corbin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sikoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Corbin moves into the clinch.
Corbin pushes Sikoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sikoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Sikoa is rocked!
Sikoa is trying to drag Corbin to the mat but Corbin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sikoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Corbin finish him?
Corbin lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corbin.
Corbin works on Sikoa's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corbin.
A short body shot lands from Corbin as the two fighters clinch.
Sikoa seems to have recovered his senses.
Corbin works on Sikoa's body with a couple of short punches.
Corbin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sikoa or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corbin scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corbin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sikoa or not.
Corbin cracks Sikoa with a nice body shot.#T2#
Corbin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corbin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sikoa to his knees! Corbin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Corbin!
Our winner, Ulysses Corbin, 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:
WFC 42: Coles v Blake
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Matthaus closes the distance and clinches.
Matthaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matthaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthaus lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Joel Sikoa has been cut.
Matthaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sikoa goes for a takedown attempt but Matthaus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matthaus misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Sikoa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matthaus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthaus sprawls well. Matthaus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sikoa gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthaus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown but Matthaus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Sikoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sikoa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthaus is trying to defend but Sikoa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matthaus controlling the position well. #T1#
Sikoa wants to pass to mount but Matthaus is defending the position.
Matthaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matthaus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sikoa is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sikoa is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthaus desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Sikoa seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sikoa is trying to work for a kimura but Matthaus is defending well.
#SUB#
Sikoa seems to be working for a kimura but Matthaus defends the submission attempt.
Matthaus manages to get to full guard.
Matthaus controls Sikoa momentarily but Sikoa frees himself.
Matthaus keeping full guard, as Sikoa tries to pass. #T3#
Sikoa slips nicely into half guard.
Matthaus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sikoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matthaus is just riding it out for now. Sikoa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sikoa is working for a kimura but Matthaus is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sikoa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthaus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthaus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sikoa is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matthaus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sikoa has Matthaus in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sikoa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Matthaus has passed into half guard!
Matthaus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matthaus is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lothar Matthaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Sikoa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Matthaus instigates a clinch.
Sikoa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthaus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sikoa fails to land the takedown.
Matthaus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matthaus scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Matthaus takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthaus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matthaus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sikoa's defenses. #CUT2#Joel Sikoa's cut is getting worse.
Matthaus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sikoa's defenses. #CUT2#Joel Sikoa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Matthaus. #CUT2#Jeez, Joel Sikoa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joel Sikoa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lothar Matthaus! |
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Event:
WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Blake is looking to clinch but Sikoa is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Sikoa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sikoa is in Blake's guard.
Sikoa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Blake working for a triangle but Sikoa defends it easily.
Blake seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sikoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sikoa trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Sikoa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Blake working for a triangle but Sikoa defends it easily.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sikoa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sikoa 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. #SUB#
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sikoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Sikoa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sikoa being controlled here momentarily.
Blake trying to control the position.
Sikoa stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Blake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Sikoa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sikoa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sikoa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blake trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Sikoa stays in close to Blake's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Sikoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sikoa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blake has his hands on Sikoa's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a triangle but Sikoa pushes his legs off easily.
Sikoa is stalling in the full guard.
Sikoa trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Sikoa is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sikoa trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Sikoa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sikoa. #CL#
Blake darts in and clinches Sikoa up against the cage.#TD#
Blake drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake is trying to keep Sikoa in close.
#SUB#
Sikoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sikoa has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sikoa 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Blade Blake will probably get the nod.
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#
Sikoa looks for a takedown but Blake sprawls well.
Blake is looking to clinch but Sikoa is avoiding it.
Sikoa throws a fast counter high kick but Blake manages to duck under it in time.
Sikoa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blake swivels and escapes.
Sikoa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blake's waist but Blake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sikoa off to one side.
Blade Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Sikoa.#CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Blake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Blake looking for a guillotine here but Sikoa defends easily.
Sikoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sikoa controls the pace.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Sikoa is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Sikoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sikoa being controlled here momentarily.
Sikoa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Blake is looking for a triangle but Sikoa pushes his legs off easily.
Blake looking to control.
Sikoa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blake controls Sikoa momentarily but Sikoa frees himself.
Sikoa wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Blake has his foot on Sikoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sikoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Sikoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sikoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sikoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sikoa wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Sikoa is stalling in the full guard.
Blake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Sikoa is sitting in close to Blake's body. Blake has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sikoa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sikoa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Blake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blade Blake!
Our winner, Blade Blake, 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:
WFC 36: Dias v Chai
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Sikoa blocks a head kick by Marks.
#TD#
Marks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sikoa is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sikoa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Marks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sikoa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joel Sikoa! |
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Event:
WFC 33: Dude v Mferi
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Enwah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sikoa to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Enwah controls Sikoa momentarily but Sikoa frees himself. #SUB#
Sikoa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Enwah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sikoa, into his guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sikoa is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Enwah can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sikoa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Enwah dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sikoa being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Sikoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Enwah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Enwah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enwah won't allow Sikoa to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Sikoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sikoa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Sikoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sikoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sikoa keeping full guard, as Enwah tries to pass.
Enwah wants to stand but Sikoa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Sikoa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Enwah is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sikoa.
Sikoa is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Enwah wants to stand but Sikoa is controlling his arm.
Enwah working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Enwah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sikoa keeps working.
Enwah wants to stand but Sikoa is controlling his arm.
Sikoa tries to buck Enwah off but Enwah is having none of it.
Enwah misses with the ground and pound.
Sikoa tries to bench press Enwah off him but Enwah keeps the position. #SUB2#
Enwah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sikoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sikoa is looking to regain half guard here but Enwah keeps moving and retains side control.
Enwah passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sikoa! #T3#
Sikoa can't escape the position.
Enwah thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Enwah lands with some strikes.
Sikoa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Enwah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sikoa is looking to escape.
Enwah controlling the position easily from mount.
Enwah prevents Sikoa from getting the reversal.
Enwah looking to ground and pound but Sikoa is blocking nicely.
Enwah wants to stand but Sikoa is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Enwah sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Enwah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Sikoa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sikoa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Sikoa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Enwah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Enwah has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sikoa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Enwah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Sikoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enwah defends well.
Enwah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Enwah throwing strikes but missing.
Enwah tries to free his leg and advance position but Sikoa is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Enwah closes the distance and pushes Sikoa back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Enwah takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Enwah has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sikoa uses from the top position.
Enwah looking for a sweep. Not yet Enwah, not yet.
Enwah keeping full guard, as Sikoa tries to pass. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Enwah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Enwah manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Enwah's guard.
Sikoa looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sikoa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Enwah dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Enwah passes into half guard.
Sikoa moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Sikoa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Enwah passes into half guard.
Enwah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enwah tries to stand and escape but Sikoa is controlling the position.
Enwah trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Sikoa actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Sikoa actively working from the bottom here.
Enwah wants to stand up but Sikoa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sikoa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Enwah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sikoa is looking for a sweep. Enwah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Enwah seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sikoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Enwah trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Sikoa is looking for a sweep. Enwah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily.
Enwah is taking a breather. Sikoa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sikoa has a takedown stuffed.
Sikoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sikoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Enwah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sikoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Enwah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sikoa did well to prevent Enwah getting side control.
Enwah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krisp Enwah has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Enwah is looking for a kimura here.
Enwah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB2#
Enwah wants to work for an arm triangle but Sikoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Enwah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sikoa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Enwah.
Enwah wants to stand up but Sikoa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Enwah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sikoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sikoa is defended easily by Enwah.
Enwah stuffs the takedown attempt from Sikoa. Sikoa gets slowly back to his feet.
Enwah misses with a takedown attempt - Sikoa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sikoa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sikoa showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Enwah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enwah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Sikoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enwah is controlling the pace.
#T1#
It looks like Enwah is going to stand back up.
Enwah throwing shots but Sikoa is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Sikoa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Enwah pushes past his half guard into mount!
Enwah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sikoa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sikoa blocking the ground and pound.
Enwah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sikoa is looking to escape.
Sikoa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Sikoa tries to get to full guard but Enwah has control of the leg.
Enwah is looking to advance position but Sikoa won't allow it. #SUB#
Sikoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily.
Enwah works his foot free and advances to mount.
Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Enwah unloads with some shots from mount but Sikoa bucks and avoids them well.
Sikoa is trying to escape the mount but Enwah keeps good control and instead manages to take Sikoa's back.
#T3##SUB2#
Enwah is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sikoa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sikoa is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Sikoa fending off the submission attempt from Enwah. #SUB2#
Enwah is persistently looking for the submission but Sikoa is defending it well.
Enwah controls the action.
Sikoa is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Enwah patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sikoa is really stuck here.
#T4#
Enwah doesn't have the hooks in and Sikoa manages to turn into his guard.
Sikoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enwah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Enwah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sikoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sikoa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Enwah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Enwah has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Enwah looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sikoa working for a triangle but Enwah defends it easily.
Enwah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krisp Enwah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enwah 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krisp Enwah! |
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Event:
WFC 31: Brunson v Gomi
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Coles connects with a jab.
Sikoa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Joel Sikoa has been cut.
Coles closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sikoa shoots for a double leg takedown but Coles sprawls well. He's pushed Sikoa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sikoa fails with the takedown
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
Coles's corner calls for a 1-2. Coles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sikoa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phillip Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Sikoa.#KD#
Coles lands a big right hand that sends Sikoa crashing to the mat! Coles stays standing though and waves Sikoa back to his feet!#ROC#Sikoa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coles connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sikoa out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phillip Coles!
A relieved looking Phillip Coles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WFC 28: Dias v Kadurov
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sikoa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sikoa is in Green's guard.#SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Green's guard. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Green's guard.
Green controls Sikoa momentarily but Sikoa frees himself. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Green's guard. #SUB#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to control the position but Sikoa postures up.
Green is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sikoa wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Green's guard.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sikoa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sikoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sikoa 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sikoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Sikoa is proving a slippery customer.
Sikoa passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sikoa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sikoa is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Sikoa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green tries to roll over but Sikoa keeps him under control.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sikoa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Green's guard. #SUB#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Green pulls Sikoa in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Sikoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sikoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sikoa works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Sikoa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Green is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joel Sikoa! |
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Event:
WFC 23: Romero vs Halkias
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Blaird doesn't manage to clinch there - Sikoa circles away.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blaird shoots in and drives through. Sikoa sprawls well.
Blaird fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaird thumps Sikoa with a low kick.#TD2#
Sikoa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blaird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for a kimura but Blaird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sikoa to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sikoa seems to be working for a kimura but Blaird defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sikoa is working for a kimura but Blaird is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sikoa seems to be looking for submissions.
Blaird trying to control but Sikoa postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Sikoa is trying to work for a kimura but Blaird is defending well.
Blaird is looking to improve his position.
Blaird is looking to control Sikoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaird avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sikoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blaird sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Blaird is defending against the submission attempts here by Sikoa.
Blaird is looking for a sweep. Sikoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sikoa is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blaird defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Sikoa is working for a submission of some sort.
Blaird wants to control but Sikoa is keeping busy.
Blaird is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sikoa. #SUB#
Blaird actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sikoa. #T3##SUB2#
Sikoa wants to work for an arm triangle but Blaird is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sikoa.
Blaird regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sikoa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blaird dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Blaird postures up in Sikoa's guard and throws a big left but Sikoa blocks it. #SUB2#
Sikoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blaird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaird postures up in Sikoa's guard and throws a big left but Sikoa blocks it. #SUB2#
Sikoa working for submissions but it's allowed Blaird to get to half guard.
Sikoa moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Blaird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sikoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sikoa looks winded!
Blaird trying to control but Sikoa is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaird with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Blaird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Sikoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blaird tries to close the distance and clinch but Sikoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sikoa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaird defends well and Sikoa ends up having to push Blaird into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sikoa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaird's waist but Blaird gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sikoa off to one side.
Albert Blaird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaird wants to clinch.
Blaird moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sikoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaird manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sikoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Albert Blaird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Sikoa.
Blaird bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sikoa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sikoa tries for a takedown but Blaird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown but Blaird shows good takedown defense.
Sikoa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaird as he jumps to the side.
Sikoa is breathing heavily.
Blaird scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Blaird clinches.
Blaird stalling.
#T1#
Blaird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sikoa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blaird.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sikoa prevents the takedown attempt.
Sikoa letting Blaird take a breather here.
Blaird scores with a hook to the body.
Sikoa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blaird prevents it.
Sikoa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blaird prevents it.
#BC#
Blaird breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Blaird shoots for a double leg takedown but Sikoa sprawls well. He's pushed Blaird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sikoa keeps the fight on the outside.
Sikoa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blaird tries to clinch but Sikoa is having none of it.
Blaird darts in looking for a takedown but Sikoa gets double underhooks and turns Blaird into the cage.
Sikoa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#BC#
Blaird's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sikoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Sikoa looks to move away, Blaird throws a big counter combo but Sikoa just gets out of the way.#CL#
Blaird instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sikoa can't get the takedown.
Sikoa is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Blaird breaks from the clinch.
Joel Sikoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Blaird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sikoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sikoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaird defends it nicely.
Sikoa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaird defends well and Sikoa ends up having to push Blaird into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blaird moves in looking to clinch but Sikoa pushes him off.
Blaird stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Blaird forces Sikoa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Blaird manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Blaird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sikoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaird trying to control the position.
Sikoa prevents Blaird from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sikoa 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#
Blaird wants to get back to his feet but Sikoa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sikoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sikoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sikoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaird is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Blaird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaird manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Blaird's guard.
Sikoa looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Blaird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sikoa preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Blaird dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sikoa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blaird is trying to defend but Sikoa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Sikoa wants to work for an arm triangle but Blaird is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sikoa.
Blaird gets back to full guard.
Blaird trying to keep a closed guard but Sikoa is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaird doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sikoa stops Blaird from standing up.
Blaird trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaird keeping full guard, as Sikoa tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blaird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sikoa can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Blaird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sikoa 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. #SUB2#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blaird 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#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Blaird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaird manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Blaird's guard. #SUB2#
Sikoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sikoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sikoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaird is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sikoa 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.
Blaird throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Blaird looking for a guillotine here but Sikoa defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sikoa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaird manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sikoa has Blaird in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sikoa is looking for a triangle but Blaird pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Sikoa working for a triangle but Blaird defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sikoa working for submissions but it's allowed Blaird to get to half guard.
Blaird thows a huge punch but Sikoa dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Sikoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sikoa actively working from the bottom here.
Blaird is keen to just control but Sikoa is a slippery customer.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sikoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sikoa taking some punishment here, with Blaird in his half guard. #SUB#
Blaird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sikoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joel Sikoa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sikoa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Blaird is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sikoa actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joel Sikoa.
I think Sikoa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Sikoa!
The defeated Albert Blaird had this to say: 'lets go and enjoy ferret racing together!! i mean back to training jajaja'. |
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Event:
WFC 20: Avangyan vs Winslow
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Sikoa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sikoa lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sikoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sikoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blake has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blake is trying to keep Sikoa in close.
#SUB#
Sikoa 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.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Sikoa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sikoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sikoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Blake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sikoa is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Sikoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sikoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sikoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sikoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sikoa postures up.
#SUB#
Sikoa drops back looking for a leg! Blake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blake manages to kick Sikoa off! Sikoa jumps back into Blake's guard.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Sikoa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sikoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sikoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sikoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Blake 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! Sikoa rolls with it to try and escape but Blake cranks on the arm and Sikoa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blade Blake!
During a confident post fight interview, Blade Blake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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