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Event:
Pulse 64 - Yuesheng vs Marx
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Lupus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazada .
Lupus looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lazada looks for a takedown but Lupus sprawls well.#TD#
Lazada shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lazada was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lupus wants to get back to his feet but Lazada is dominant here and he's now got Lupus's back!#SUB#
Lupus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Lupus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lazada controlling from the back.#T1#
Lazada is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Lupus showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazada misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Lazada is working for a rear naked choke. Lupus is not defending it well and Lazada has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lupus refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lupus's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Lazada !
Gabriel Lazada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Pulse 57 - Chonan vs Lee
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Lazada clinches. #BC#
Lazada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lazada moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Lazada .
Sclounce fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Sclounce pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Sclounce looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lazada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazada 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.
Lazada trying to control but Sclounce is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lazada sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sclounce doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Lazada paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sclounce - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tree Sclounce !
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Event:
Pulse 56 - Rram vs Ja II
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Hanma tries to keep at a distance but Lazada has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Lazada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanma shoots in for a double leg but Lazada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanma should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lazada shoots in for a takedown but Hanma shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Hanma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Hanma clinches with his opponent.
Lazada scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lazada is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Lazada takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Lazada .
Hanma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lazada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hanma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Lazada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gabriel Lazada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Lazada lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Lazada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hanma up against the cage.
Lazada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Lazada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Hanma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hanma showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lazada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Lazada is trying to stand back up but Hanma is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hanma won't allow Lazada to get back to his feet.
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanma throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
Lazada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3##CL#
Lazada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Lazada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Lazada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lazada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Lazada breaks from the clinch.
Lazada misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Lazada as Hanma shoots in.#T4##TD2#
Hanma shoots in and gets a takedown into Lazada 's guard.
Hanma throws an elbow that misses. Lazada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanma's guard. Nice move by Lazada !#REVR#
Lazada stands and throws Hanma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
Lazada moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lazada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hanma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gabriel Lazada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Lazada counters with a shoot takedown. Hanma fights it but they end up in guard.
Lazada is pushing down on Hanma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hanma is fighting to maintain full guard but Lazada has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lazada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazada 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##ES2#
Hanma kicks off Lazada and gets to his feet. #CL#
Lazada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanma has Lazada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lazada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lazada lands with a right to the head.
Lazada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lazada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Hanma managing to block the knees to the body from Lazada .
Lazada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hanma prevents it.
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lazada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gabriel Lazada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.#T2##BC#
Lazada manages to break the clinch.
Lazada dives in for a single leg takedown but Hanma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Hanma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazada pulls Hanma in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Lazada manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Lazada drives through and clinches with Hanma against the cage.
Lazada looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Lazada 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazada throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Lazada blocks a jab.
Lazada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lazada wants to clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lazada is looking for a takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lazada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Lazada manages to break the clinch.
Lazada tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lazada drives through and clinches with Hanma against the cage.
#TD2#
Hanma manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Lazada decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lazada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Hanma tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazada pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hanma fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lazada dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hanma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gabriel Lazada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Lazada as Hanma shoots in.
Lazada is looking for a counter combo.
Lazada feints and then cracks Hanma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanma down.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lazada dives in for a single leg takedown but Hanma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lazada throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a right and a left that Lazada avoids nicely.
Hanma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Lazada throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanma.#TD2#
Hanma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lazada 's guard.#ES#
Lazada has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hanma has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lazada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lazada smiles and moves away.
Gabriel Lazada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.#TD#
Lazada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lazada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanma, who protects the arm well.
Hanma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lazada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gabriel Lazada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I wouldn't like to be where Hanma is right now. #SUB#
Lazada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lazada is staying tight to Hanma's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gabriel Lazada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lazada tries to advance to mount but Hanma denies him.
Hanma is trying to buck Lazada off.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lazada throws a quick inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanma.
Lazada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baki Hanma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lazada .
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Lazada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lazada 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Lazada !
Gabriel Lazada thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Pulse 29
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Lazada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Thorton clinches up with Lazada and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Lazada tightens his grip and picks Thorton up, before dumping him to the ground. Thorton manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Thorton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lazada should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Thorton has tightened it up now! Lazada should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luther Thorton!
After winning the bout, Luther Thorton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Pulse FC 25
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Delacroix clobbers Lazada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lazada misses with the combination.
Delacroix throwing a counter right hand but Lazada manages to avoid it.
Lazada misses with a two punch combination.
Lazada closes the distance and clinches up with Delacroix, looking for a takedown. Lazada pushes Delacroix against the ropes but Delacroix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Delacroix. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Delacroix pushes Lazada up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lazada trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Delacroix.
Delacroix lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delacroix.
Delacroix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delacroix pushes Lazada back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delacroix.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delacroix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lazada looks winded!
Delacroix slows down the pace here.
Lazada jumps guard but Delacroix turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delacroix.
Delacroix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lazada backwards.
Delacroix digs a right hand underneath Lazada 's ribcage. Lazada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Delacroix.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delacroix.
Delacroix digs a right hand underneath Lazada 's ribcage. Lazada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Delacroix.
Delacroix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lazada backwards.
Delacroix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delacroix presses Lazada against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Delacroix scores with a shot to the side of Lazada 's head.
Delacroix lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Delacroix.
Delacroix lands a shoulder strike.
Delacroix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lazada .
Delacroix is leaning against Lazada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delacroix.
Delacroix pushes Lazada back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delacroix pushes Lazada back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A short uppercut from Delacroix.
Delacroix slowing the pace effectively.
Delacroix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Delacroix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazada should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Delacroix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lazada takes a shot to the head.
Delacroix is working Lazada over against the ropes.
Delacroix pushes Lazada back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delacroix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delacroix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delacroix lands a body shot.
Delacroix lands with a right to the head.
Delacroix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delacroix scores with a shot to the side of Lazada 's head.
Delacroix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Delacroix cracks Lazada with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Delacroix.
Delacroix taking a breather.
A short right from Delacroix. #T3#
Delacroix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lazada or not.
Delacroix effectively controlling the action here.
Delacroix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delacroix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Delacroix pushes Lazada back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delacroix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delacroix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Delacroix lands a body punch.
Delacroix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delacroix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Delacroix works on Lazada 's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Delacroix on the inside.
A hook to the body from Delacroix.
Delacroix lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delacroix lands a right hand.
Delacroix scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Delacroix lands a left hand.
A short right from Delacroix.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delacroix.#ROC#
Lazada is rocked!
A short right from Delacroix on the inside.
Lazada is still on wobbly legs! Can Delacroix finish him?
Delacroix creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lazada 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lazada drops to his knees and Delacroix pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flavien Delacroix!
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Event:
Pulse 21
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Sears misses with the combination.
Lazada slips a jab and a cross from Sears.
Sears smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Sears finds it's way through Lazada 's defenses.
Good standup being displayed there by Sears as he connects with a hook.
Lazada slips a jab and a cross from Sears.
Lazada looks to score with a jab to the body but Sears is just out of range.
Sears fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lazada manages to avoid it.
Sears throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazada counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sears takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Lazada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sears is trying to defend but Lazada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Sears wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SU2#
Lazada stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sears to get to his feet.
Lazada defending well as Sears loads up on a big left hand.
Lazada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sears connects with a single shot there.
Harry Sears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sears is looking to land body kicks.
Lazada looks for a takedown but Sears sprawls well.
Sears really is a fat lump.
Sears misses with a series of wild punches.
Sears works Lazada 's body with a nice hook.
Sears has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lazada .
Lazada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sears moves away.
Sears throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Sears looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lazada is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lazada 's coach down at Mega Gym (10 Elite - $1000) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lazada 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A leg kick checked by Lazada .#TD2#
Sears gets caught napping as Lazada dives in and scores a takedown. Sears manages to retain guard.#ES#
Sears scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lazada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sears avoids it really well and circles away.
Lazada walks into a straight right hand from Sears.
Sears lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lazada throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sears connects with a body shot that sends Lazada 's belly button to the back.
Sears scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lazada looks winded!#T3#
Sears looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sears lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sears lands a nice hook to Lazada 's body. Lazada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sears scores with a body shot.
Sears stuns Lazada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sears misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Lazada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lazada . #BC#
Sears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sears misses with a series of wild punches.
Sears throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sears throws a nice looking combination but Lazada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sears lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Lazada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sears as he avoids it easily.
Harry Sears has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Lazada .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sears lands with a nice combination. Lazada backs away looking to recover.
Sears looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lazada is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lazada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sears crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lazada - the referee stops the clock and Sears gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lazada . Sears manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lazada wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lazada moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Sears breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lazada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Sears dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sears.
Sears throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sears misses with a body shot.
Lazada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sears seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sears darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harry Sears is winning the standup battle so far.
Lazada throws a wild body kick that Sears sees coming a mile off.
Lazada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lazada .
Sears swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sears misses with a looping left.
Lazada is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sears lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sears displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Lazada has been cut.
Sears swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Lazada counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lazada .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Sears. #T1#
Lazada connects with a knee to the head.
Lazada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazada is breathing heavily.#BC#
Sears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sears looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lazada is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sears lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sears.
Lazada lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by Sears.
Sears misses with a few strikes there.
Lazada is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sears.
Sears is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazada can do to turn this around?#T2#
Sears swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Lazada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sears moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sears looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sears cracks Lazada with an open hand slap.
Sears misses with a series of wild punches.
Sears lands a head shot.
Sears misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Lazada counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lazada looking to sit in guard and control but Sears gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sears not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Sears missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazada wants to sweep here but Sears controlling him for the moment.
Lazada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sears throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazada is looking to stand up but Sears isn't so interested in that idea.
Gabriel Lazada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sears is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sears working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lazada 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.
Sears is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sears misses with the combination.
Sears cracks Lazada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sears circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Sears dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lazada 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sears takes a swing at Lazada 's ribcage but misses.
Sears throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazada .
Lazada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sears swats away the attempt to clinch by Lazada .
Sears throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazada .
Lazada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sears counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Lazada misses.
Lazada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sears throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lazada pushes Sears up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sears is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Sears blocks an elbow strike from Lazada .
#BC2#
Lazada manages to break the clinch.
Sears slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazada , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lazada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sears catches Lazada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sears swinging wildly here.
Lazada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sears.
Sears avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lazada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lazada moves forwards but Sears connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harry Sears is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Sears jabs at Lazada 's body.
Sears throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sears misses with a body kick.
Lazada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sears misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lazada fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Sears does no damage.
Lazada tries to counter with a clinch but Sears shakes him off and moves away.
Lazada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sears counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sears circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lazada doesn't manage to clinch there - Sears circles away.
#T3#
Sears throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Sears.
Harry Sears is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sears scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sears misses with a few strikes there.
Lazada darts in looking for a takedown but Sears gets double underhooks and turns Lazada into the ropes.
Harry Sears has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Lazada .
Sears swats away the attempt to clinch by Lazada .
Lazada has a takedown stuffed.
Lazada avoids the body shot from Sears.
Lazada is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sears with a hook.
Harry Sears is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sears misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lazada darts in trying to clinch
and Sears counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gabriel Lazada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sears looks to land a body kick but Lazada moved away.
Sears looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lazada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sears throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazada .
Sears throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sears will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazada darts in looking for a takedown but Sears gets double underhooks and turns Lazada into the ropes.
Danga de danga de dang - Sears scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Sears showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sears, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Sears!
After winning the bout, Harry Sears thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Pulse 17
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Lazada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marsh sprawls well. Marsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazada gets slowly back to his feet.
Lazada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marsh.
Marsh throws a series of punches but Lazada moves out of range.
Lazada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marsh misses with a double jab.
Lazada should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lazada throws a nice looking combination but Marsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marsh looks to land a combination but Lazada avoids it well.
Lazada throws a nice looking combination but Marsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazada misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Lazada has been cut.
Nice body kick from Lazada .
Lazada dodges the punch combination from Marsh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsh misses with a two punch combination.
Lazada is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Lazada closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Lazada is pushing Marsh up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lazada landing knees to the body.
Marsh is breathing heavily.#BC#
Marsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lazada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lazada feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Marsh drives through and clinches with Lazada against the ropes.
#BC#
Marsh breaks the clinch.
Marsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lazada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lazada - that will leave a mark!
Lazada tries to clinch but Marsh moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lazada .
Lazada throws a head kick that misses.
Lazada fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Marsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lazada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsh swinging wildly here.
Lazada scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazada is defended easily by Marsh.
Cain Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Lazada .
Lazada lands a jab-cross combination.
Marsh stuffs the takedown.
Good leg kick by Lazada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD2#
Lazada gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Marsh has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lazada is on him like a limpet, forcing Marsh back against the ropes.#T3#
Lazada has Marsh pushed against the ropes.#BC#
Marsh breaks the clinch.
Lazada fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazada shoots in for a double leg but Marsh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marsh swinging wildly here.
Lazada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marsh backs up against the ropes.
#T4##CL2#
Lazada clinches with his opponent.
Marsh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lazada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marsh just stands there and leans against the ropes.#BC2#
Lazada breaks from the clinch.
Marsh misses with the combination.
Lazada closes the distance and clinches up with Marsh, looking for a takedown. Lazada pushes Marsh against the ropes but Marsh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lazada wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazada is looking to clinch.
Marsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lazada connects with a high kick.
Lazada moves in looking to clinch but Marsh pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cain Marsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lazada 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marsh closes the distance and clinches up with Lazada , looking for a takedown. Marsh pushes Lazada against the ropes but Lazada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lazada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazada circles away quickly and effectively.
Lazada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marsh doesn't seem bothered though.
Lazada throws a nice head kick!
Lazada scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Marsh.
Gabriel Lazada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsh fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lazada .
Lazada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marsh back to the ropes. Lazada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazada shoots in looking for a takedown. Marsh tries to sprawl out of it but Lazada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Marsh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL2#
Lazada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Lazada breaks the clinch.
Marsh looks to throw the jab but Lazada is out of range.
Lazada is looking to clinch.
Lazada wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Lazada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lazada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lazada dodges the punch combination from Marsh.
#TD2#
Lazada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marsh is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Lazada staying calm.
Marsh is not content to let Lazada control the position. #T3#
Marsh pushes Lazada away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lazada gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lazada wants to control for a moment but Marsh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Lazada is trying to work for a kimura but Marsh is defending well.
Marsh gets back to full guard.
Lazada throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lazada tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsh is retaining full guard.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lazada trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marsh dodges the punch combination from Lazada .
Marsh slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazada , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazada . Lazada gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Marsh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cain Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Lazada .
Lazada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lazada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lazada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lazada 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marsh is looking to land body kicks.
Lazada tries to clinch up but Marsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marsh tries to bum rush Lazada with a series of wild strikes but Lazada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Lazada 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marsh looks to land a combination but Lazada avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Marsh. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Lazada . Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Lazada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marsh, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Lazada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh misses with a double jab.
Lazada goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A combination from Marsh does no damage.
Lazada wants to counter with a clinch but Marsh pushes him away.
Lazada works over Marsh's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazada throws a sloppy head kick and Marsh moves out of range easily. #T1#
Lazada throws a head kick that half lands.
Lazada tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marsh swinging wildly here.
Lazada fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazada shoots in and drives through. Marsh sprawls well.
Marsh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Marsh scores with a takedown into Lazada 's guard.
Marsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lazada keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lazada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lazada looking for a sweep. Not yet Lazada , not yet.
Lazada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marsh won't allow Lazada to get back to his feet.
Lazada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Marsh drops back looking for a leg! Lazada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lazada manages to kick Marsh off! Marsh jumps back into Lazada 's guard.
Lazada wants to stand up but Marsh is controlling him. #T3#
Lazada trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lazada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cain Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Lazada .#CL2#
Lazada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marsh, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lazada takes a shot to the head.
Lazada looking to stall.
#BC#
Marsh breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Marsh moves out of range of the body kick.
Marsh shoots in looking for a takedown but Lazada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lazada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Lazada clinches with his opponent.
Lazada wants to take the fight to the mat but Marsh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lazada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marsh walks away with a smile on his face. Lazada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Marsh with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Lazada moves into the clinch successfully.
Marsh is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Lazada 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazada jabs Marsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marsh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cain Marsh.
I think Marsh 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gabriel Lazada !
Gabriel Lazada gave a mention to Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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