Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 632 Correira vs Tower
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
A head kick from Lizotte lands but Pesonen takes it in his stride.
Lizotte lands with a cross.
Pesonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lizotte.
Pesonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lizotte walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pesonen.
Pesonen jabs Lizotte right on the nose. Lizotte blinks but takes it well.
Pesonen tries to clinch there but Lizotte circles away.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lizotte throws out the jab.
Pesonen tries to clinch up but Lizotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Pesonen misses with a hook.
Lizotte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lizotte lands the left hand.
Pesonen throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot.
Pesonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lizotte. #CL2#
Pesonen moves into the clinch.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Pesonen controls the action.
Lizotte has a couple of punches blocked by Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesonen can't find room to land a body shot as Lizotte controls the action. #T1#
Lizotte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pesonens head.
Pesonen can't get the takedown.
Pesonen can't find room to land a body shot as Lizotte controls the action.
Pesonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lizotte's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte lands with a short shot to the head.
Lizotte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pesonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lizotte's elbow.
Pesonen pushes Lizotte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pesonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pesonen.
We've been informed that Pesonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lizotte tries to work over Pesonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lizotte misses with a body punch.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pesonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pesonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lizotte misses with a looping right.#T2#
Lizotte staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lizotte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Pesonen scores with a takedown into Lizotte's guard.
Pesonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lizotte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pesonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pesonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lizotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pesonen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lizotte wants to sweep here but Pesonen controlling him for the moment.
Lizotte has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pesonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pesonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Pesonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pesonen throwing strikes but missing.
Pesonen throwing strikes from guard but Lizotte blocks nicely.
Pesonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lizotte looking to control.
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pesonen postures up.
Pesonen works over Lizotte with some ground and pound from guard.
Pesonen trying to control but Lizotte is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lizotte looking for a sweep. Not yet Lizotte, not yet.
Pesonen is working Lizotte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pesonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pesonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pesonen postures up.
Pesonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lizotte keeping moving, preventing Pesonen from controlling successfully.
Pesonen is working Lizotte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pesonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lizotte is pulling down on Pesonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Pesonen, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jallu Pesonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Lizotte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pesonen misses with the head strike.
Pesonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte taking a breather.
Lizotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lizotte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Pesonen controls the action.
A short right from Pesonen.
Pesonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lizotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Pesonen.
Pesonen takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pesonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesonen has a couple of punches blocked by Lizotte.
Pesonen misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pesonen. #T1#
Pesonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Pesonen avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
Pesonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lizotte prevents it.
Pesonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesonen is leaning against Lizotte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lizotte working aggressively here.
Pesonen blocking some punches.
Lizotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pesonen backwards.
Pesonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lizotte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pesonen lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesonen.
Lizotte throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lizotte fails to land. #T2#
Lizotte blocks an uppercut.
Pesonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pesonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesonen throws a head punch that misses.
Pesonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesonen misses with the head strike.
Pesonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lizotte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pesonen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte scores with a hook to the body.
Lizotte blocking some punches.
Lizotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lizotte misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesonen.
Lizotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pesonen.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Pesonen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lizotte clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pesonen not allowing Lizotte to control his hands.
Pesonen has the hooks in. Lizotte is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lizotte rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ground and pound from Pesonen.
Lizotte controlling the position for now.
Pesonen drops an elbow to the side of Lizotte's head. #T4#
Lizotte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pesonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lizotte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pesonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pesonen with a nice head shot there.
Pesonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lizotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lizotte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pesonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jallu Pesonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pesonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lizotte throws a counter high kick but Pesonen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pesonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesonen.
Pesonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pesonen shoots in and drives through. Lizotte sprawls well.
Pesonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pesonen.
Pesonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lizotte is out of range.
Lizotte jabs Pesonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizotte punishes Pesonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Pesonen tests Lizotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stephan Lizotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Pesonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Lizotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pesonen fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lizotte slips a straight right by Pesonen.
Lizotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesonen moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lizotte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Lizotte swinging wildly here.
Lizotte scores with a hook.
Lizotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lizotte. That's going to slow Pesonen down.
Lizotte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lizotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pesonen misses with a low kick.
Lizotte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pesonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Lizotte's head.
Lizotte throws a leg kick that misses.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Lizotte checks it.
Pesonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pesonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Lizotte as he checks the leg kick.
Lizotte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pesonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Pesonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Pesonen.
Stephan Lizotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizotte moves out of range of the body kick from Pesonen.
Pesonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pesonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pesonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lizotte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pesonen.
Lizotte connects with a looping right hand.
Lizotte wants to clinch.
Pesonen lands with a nice body kick.
Lizotte connects with a solid leg kick.
Lizotte moves out of range as Pesonen strikes.
Pesonen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Lizotte throws a right hand that Pesonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pesonen also avoids with ease.
Stephan Lizotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lizotte checks a leg kick.
Pesonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pesonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lizotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lizotte.
A big right from Pesonen misses.
A jab lands there for Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Pesonen avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Lizotte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Pesonen. #TD2#
Pesonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pesonen controlling from the top position. #T4#
Pesonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lizotte is keeping the position for now.
Lizotte keeping moving, preventing Pesonen from controlling successfully.
Pesonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pesonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pesonen landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lizotte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lizotte tries to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jallu Pesonen.
I've got Pesonen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jallu Pesonen!
Jallu Pesonen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Trash Fights 14(155 structure)
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Lizotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lizottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lizotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Lizotte pushes Cider up against the cage in a clinch.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Cider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lizotte.
Cider working aggressively here.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Lizotte.
Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte blocking some punches.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Lizotte lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Cider 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cider slips under a jab.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.
Cider throws a leg kick but Lizotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lizotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider lands a lovely overhand right.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider thuds his right hand into Lizotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cider misses with a low kick as Lizotte jumps back.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lizotte.
Cider feints and then cracks Lizotte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lizotte down.
Lizotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lizotte misses with a kick to the body.
Lizotte avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Lizotte instigates a clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Lizotte as the two fighters clinch.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cider - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lizotte blocking some punches.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Cider controls his hands.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lizotte's elbow.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider lands a right hand. #T3#
Lizotte lands a left hand.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lizotte.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lizotte tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lizotte.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Cider .
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizotte blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Cider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lizotte slips a straight right by Cider .
Cider slips a jab and a cross from Lizotte.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lizotte.
Lizotte shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lizotte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cider thumps Lizotte with a low kick.
Cider lands a jab.
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at Lizotte's knee but Lizotte avoids it well.
Lizotte misses with a double jab.
Cider checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cider wants to land a leg kick but Lizotte is out of range. #CL2#
Lizotte closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Cider .
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Lizotte.
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 Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lizotte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but Lizotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cider throws a hook but Lizotte blocks it.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lizotte has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a chopping leg kick but Cider manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Cider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lizotte tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Lizotte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lizotte is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cider rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider throws the left hand but Lizotte avoids the punch easily.
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizotte. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Cider misses with a looping right.
Lizotte lands with an overhand left.
Lizotte misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
Lizotte walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider is looking to land body kicks.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Lizotte's head back.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lizotte.
Lizotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lizotte ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Lizotte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lizotte drops his hands momentarily and Cider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Cider misses with an uppercut. Lizotte saw that one coming.
Lizotte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lizotte.
Cider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Lizotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Lizotte there.
Lizotte scores with a three punch combo!
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lizotte.
Lizotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot.
Lizotte cracks Cider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lizotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider throws a nice looking combination but Lizotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lizotte lunges at Cider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cider 's hand.
Lizotte sizes up Cider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Lizotte's head but Lizotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider scores with the left hand. Lizotte knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Cider throws a leg kick that misses.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range.
Lizotte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider throws a low kick, looking for Lizotte's leg but Lizotte calmly moves out of range.
Lizotte shapes to counter with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Lizotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Lizotte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick from Cider misses.
Cider slips under a jab from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Cider was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Cider lunges at Lizotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lizotte's hand.
Lizotte works Cider 's body with a nice hook.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lizotte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lizotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Lizotte off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Lizotte moves away and avoids it.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lizotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lizotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
enabling Lizotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider moves forwards but Lizotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lizotte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cider .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lizotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lizotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider wants to slow Lizotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
Lizotte checks a leg kick.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Cider .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Lizotte scores with a head kick.
Lizotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Cider throws a lazy body kick
and Lizotte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephan Lizotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Cider takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lizotte lands a really nice looking cross but Cider seems unphased.
Cider misses with a body kick.
A jab from Cider misses.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Lizotte lands a leg kick that knocks Cider off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Cider checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lizotte.
Lizotte slips under a jab from Cider .
Cider is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Lizotte.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lizotte replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cider blocks it well.#T1#
Cider looks to land a right hand but Lizotte moved out of range.
Lizotte with a nice cross.
Lizotte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lizotte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lizotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Lizotte defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Lizotte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lizotte misses the shot to the body.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Lizotte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cider tries a low kick but Lizotte avoids it.
Lizotte swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Lizotte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lizotte throws out the jab.
Cider tests Lizotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lizotte throws a nice head kick! #T2#
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!
Cider throws a head kick but Lizotte moves out of range.
Lizotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cider checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Cider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Cider .
Lizotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Lizotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lizotte doesn't seem phased though.
Lizotte slips a straight right by Cider .
Cider throws the left hand but Lizotte avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Lizotte tenderised Cider 's leg. Cider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Lizotte.
Cider takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Lizotte moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Lizotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Lizotte as he checks the leg kick.
Lizotte is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lizotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lizotte thuds his shin into the meat of Cider 's side.
Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lizotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lizotte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lizotte walks into a stiff left hand from Cider .
Cider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lizotte swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider throwing a counter right hand but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Lizotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Lizotte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lizotte throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
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!
Cider lands with a right hand. #T4#
Lizotte throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider blocks a leg kick.
Lizotte scores with a nice strike.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lizotte tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lizotte lands a slapping body shot.
Cider blocks a head kick by Lizotte.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick
and Lizotte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cider thinking.
Lizotte blocks a leg kick.
Lizotte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lizotte throws a leg kick which misses Cider 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cider tries to avoid it.
Cider will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cider steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lizotte. That one must have hurt.
Cider looks to land a body kick but Lizotte moved away.
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.
Lizotte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lizotte misses with a few strikes there.
Lizotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Cider blocks the leg kick.
Lizotte slips a jab from Cider .

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Lizotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lizotte 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stephan Lizotte!
Our winner, Stephan Lizotte, 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.

Event: Trash Fights 10(155 structure)
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Creepy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lizotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creepy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizotte.
Lizotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Creepy walks into a jab.
Creepy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lizotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lizotte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Creepy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lizotte under the eye.
Lizotte looks to land a combination. Creepy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Creepy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range.
Creepy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lizotte can pounce on him.
That kick from Lizotte tenderised Creepy's leg. Creepy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Creepy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lizotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Creepy throws a poor cross that misses
and Lizotte counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Creepy has Lizotte up against the cage in a clinch.
Creepy lands with a right to the head.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Creepy avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage. #T1#
Lizotte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creepy is trying to break free.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creepy slows down the pace here.
Lizotte working aggressively here.
Creepy lands with a right to the head.
Creepy misses with a punch on the inside.
Creepy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Creepy avoiding damage.
Lizotte misses with the head strike. #T2#
Creepy effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Creepy fails to land.
Creepy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lizotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creepy is trying to push Lizotte away but Lizotte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Creepy controls the action.
Creepy throws a head punch that misses.
Creepy misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Lizotte.
Creepy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lizotte blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lizotte. #T3#
Lizotte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creepy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lizotte.
Creepy has Lizotte pressed against the cage.
Creepy blocking some punches.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Creepy is leaning against Lizotte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lizotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Creepy.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creepy misses with the head strike.
Creepy working hard to break the clinch.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Creepy avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
A short left from Lizotte.
Creepy blocks an uppercut. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Creepy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lizotte tries to work over Creepy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lizotte misses with a body punch.
Lizotte lands a hook that snaps the head of Creepy backwards.
Creepy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creepy is pushing Lizotte up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Creepy is pushing Lizotte up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lizotte lands a hook that snaps the head of Creepy backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Lizotte.
Lizotte has a couple of punches blocked by Creepy.
Creepy gets through Lizotte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Lizotte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lizotte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lizotte lands a head kick. Creepy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Creepy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lizotte, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lizotte.
Creepy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creepy blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Creepy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Creepy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte being controlled against the cage.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Creepy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte blocks an uppercut.
Creepy is trying to maintain a safe position but Lizotte gets an underhook and turns Creepy into the cage.
Lizotte blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Creepy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lizotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lizotte tries to work over Creepy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Creepy breaks from the clinch.
Lizotte connects with a body shot that sends Creepy's belly button to the back.
Lizotte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Creepy is out of range and Lizotte settles back down.
Creepy throws out a leg kick but Lizotte moves out of range and Creepy only half commits.
Creepy misses with a two punch combination.
Creepy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lizotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creepy.
Lizotte lands with a nice body punch.
Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Creepy.
Creepy doesn't manage to clinch there - Lizotte circles away.
Lizotte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Creepy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creepy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lizotte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lizotte throws a head kick but Creepy moves out of range. #T2#
Lizotte throws a looping overhand right but Creepy ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Creepy rushes Lizotte and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Creepy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lizotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Creepy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lizotte.
Lizotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creepy's elbow.
Creepy tries to work over Lizotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lizotte.
Creepy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte has a couple of punches blocked by Creepy.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Creepy controls the action.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Creepy avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
Creepy prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Creepy tries a body shot but Lizotte blocks it. #T3#
Lizotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Creepy.
Creepy stalling in the clinch but Lizotte improves position.
Creepy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lizotte.
Creepy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte effectively controlling the action here.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lizotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creepy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Lizotte.
Lizotte has a couple of punches blocked by Creepy.
Creepy gets through Lizotte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creepy misses with a body punch. #T4#
Creepy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lizotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creepy prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creepy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Lizotte.
Creepy misses with the head strike.
Lizotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Creepy is trying to break free.
Lizotte tries to work over Creepy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creepy can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Creepy fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creepy has a couple of punches blocked by Lizotte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephan Lizotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Creepy takes one to the side of the head.
Lizotte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some wild striking there from Lizotte.
Creepy tries to clinch there but Lizotte circles away.
Lizotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lizotte throws a leg kick which misses Creepy's front leg but catches the back leg as Creepy tries to avoid it.
Lizotte lands with a good body shot.
Lizotte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creepy rather than just go for the knockout.
Creepy throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot.
Lizotte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lizotte has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lizotte!
Creepy blocks the body kick.
Creepy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lizotte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lizotte throws a head kick that half lands.
Lizotte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Creepy. That did some damage!
Lizotte connects with a leg kick. Creepy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Creepy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lizotte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Creepy misses the target.#T1#
Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick and Creepy moves out of range easily.
Lizotte lands with a kick to the temple. Creepy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Creepy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Creepy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lizotte walks into a jab.
Lizotte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Creepy moves in looking to clinch but Lizotte pushes him off.
A shot to the body from Creepy misses
and Lizotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lizotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creepy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Lizotte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Creepy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lizotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creepy is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Lizotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lizotte lands a nice looking body kick.
Lizotte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Creepy.
Uncle Creepy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lizotte slips under a jab from Creepy.
Lizotte connects with a leg kick. Creepy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Lizotte. That snapped Creepy's head back. #ROC2#
Creepy is rocked!
Lizotte cracks the inside of Creepy's front leg.
Lizotte throws a leg kick but Creepy moved away.
Creepy scores with a jab.
Lizotte throws a head kick but Creepy moves out of range.
Lizotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Creepy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lizotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lizotte drops Creepy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lizotte follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Lizotte!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephan Lizotte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Trash Fights 6 (155 Structure)
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Lizotte with a jab.#CL#
Fellows drives through and clinches with Lizotte against the cage.
Fellows is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lizotte is keeping busy.
Fellows leaning against his opponent.
Fellows misses with a body punch. #BC#
Fellows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fellows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lizotte at a distance.
Lizotte stalks Fellows and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fellows's face. Fellows staggers backwards, shaken.
Lizotte lands a right hook to the body.
Lizotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Fellows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Lizotte moves out of range easily.
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Fellows missing with a left hand there. Lizotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fellows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lizotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lizotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fellows throws a good cross that connects.
Lizotte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fellows.#T1#
Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick
and Fellows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fellows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lizotte blocks a head kick by Fellows.
Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellows was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Lizotte throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Fellows takes the fight into the clinch.
Fellows is trying to break the clinch but Lizotte is controlling him.
Lizotte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fellows tries to work over Lizotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lizotte lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fellows.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Fellows manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Fellows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lizotte has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fellows throws a body shot but no joy.
Lizotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fellows with a body shot.
Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lizotte sizes up Fellows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fellows punishes Lizotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Lizotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fellows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fellows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fellows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fellows just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big left from Lizotte misses.
Fellows throws out a loose jab but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fellows ducks under a wild hook from Lizotte.#T3#
Lizotte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fellows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lizotte circles away quickly and effectively.
Lizotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lizotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fellows's head.
Lizotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fellows throws a head kick but Lizotte moves out of range.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lizotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Fellows avoids it with no problem.
Lizotte scoring well with a low kick there.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lizotte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lizotte catches Fellows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lizotte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick and Fellows moves out of range easily.
Fellows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellows connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fellows misses with a left hand
and Lizotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fellows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Fellows.#T4#
Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Fellows throwing a counter right hand but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Lizotte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lizotte lands a head kick. Fellows smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fellows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lizotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lizotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses.
Fellows misses with an uppercut. Lizotte saw that one coming.
Lizotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fellows wants to clinch.
Fellows is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lizotte tries to clinch there but Fellows circles away.
Lizotte misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Fellows misses the target.
Lizotte misses the shot to the body.
Lizotte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Lizotte dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Fellows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lizotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fellows counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fellows throws a lazy head kick
and Lizotte counters with a two punch combo.
Lizotte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fellows wants to clinch.
Fellows lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lizotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fellowss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fellows doesn't manage to clinch there - Lizotte circles away.
Fellows lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lizotte works Fellows's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fellows tries a head kick but it misses.
Fellows avoids a kick to the body.
Lizotte tries to move into range but Fellows moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Fellows misses its target.
Fellows avoids the head kick by Lizotte. #CL#
Fellows clinches up with Lizotte and pushes him back against the cage.
Fellows is trying to break the clinch but Lizotte is controlling him.
Fellows blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Fellows has had enough of the clinch but Lizotte keeps him there for the moment.
Fellows is looking to control Lizotte's arms but Lizotte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fellows has his back to the cage.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte gets through Fellows's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lizotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Fellows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lizotte works Fellows's body with a nice hook.
Fellows tries to clinch there but Lizotte circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Lizotte.
Fellows misses with a leg kick
and Lizotte counters with a three punch combo that has Fellows backing up. Fellows nods at Lizotte to acknowledge the strikes.
Lizotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Fellows is just out of range.#T2#
Lizotte scores with a hook to the body. Fellows takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fellows misses with a leg kick
and Lizotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fellows loads up on a big right hand but Lizotte slips the punch.
Fellows lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fellows tries to clinch but Lizotte is having none of it.
No joy there for Fellows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lizotte punishes Fellows's body with a nice straight punch.
Fellows throws a nice looking combination but Lizotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lizotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lizotte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lizotte jabs Fellows right on the nose. Fellows blinks but takes it well.
Fellows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lizotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lizotte fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Fellows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lizotte, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Fellows breaks the clinch.
Lizotte lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Fellows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lizotte.
Lizotte stuns Fellows with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lizotte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Lizotte moves out of range easily.
Fellows throws a looping overhand right but Lizotte ducks down to avoid it.
Fellows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fellows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lizotte throws a head kick but Fellows moves out of range.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses.
Fellows keeps the fight on the outside.
Lizotte blocks a head kick by Fellows.
Lizotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lizotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fellows.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lizotte throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Fellows misses with a body shot.
Fellows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fellows swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lizotte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fellows wants to clinch.
Fellows goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fellows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Fellows checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fellows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lizotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lizotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fellows throws a hook to the side of Lizotte's head but Lizotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephan Lizotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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#
Fellows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lizotte moves away from the strike by Fellows.
Fellows tries to clinch up.
Lizotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Fellows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lizotte lands with a nice body punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lizotte - that will leave a mark!
A head kick from Lizotte lands but Fellows takes it in his stride.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Lizotte moves out of range easily.
As Fellows backs off Lizotte throws a huge counter combo but Fellows manages to avoid it all.
Lizotte thuds a left hand into Fellows's body.
Lizotte lands a body shot.
Lizotte scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizotte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fellows takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
Lizotte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fellows throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Lizotte avoids the head kick by Fellows.
Fellows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lizotte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fellows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lizotte scores with a body shot.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizotte moves away from the strike by Fellows.
Fellows throws a jab when Lizotte was well out of range.
Jab by Fellows.
Lizotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Fellows misses its target.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses
and Lizotte counters with a left and a right that stings Fellows.
Fellows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lizotte. Lizotte obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizotte tries to bum rush Fellows with a series of wild strikes but Fellows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fellows misses with a looping right.
Fellows throws a series of punches but Lizotte moves out of range.
Lizotte lands a head kick. Fellows smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Lizotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lizotte throws a nice looking combination but Fellows bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Fellows. Those never looked like landing.
Lizotte appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lizotte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fellows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lizotte digs a good body shot into Fellows's ribs.
Fellows swings for the body but Lizotte moves out of range.
Lizotte throws a shot to the body.
Lizotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lizotte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fellows.
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Fellows takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lizotte lands with a slapping head kick.
Lizotte avoids the body shot from Fellows.
It seemed like Lizotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Fellows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Fellows takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lizotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lizotte cracks the inside of Fellows's front leg.
Fellows looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range.
Fellows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lizotte throws a body punch but Fellows moves out of range.
Fellows tries to clinch up.
Dean Fellows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Lizotte coming out on top.
Lizotte thuds a left hand into Fellows's body.
Lizotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fellows throws a poor cross that misses
and Lizotte counters with a series of strikes. Fellows will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lizotte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fellows rather than just go for the knockout.
Lizotte blocks a jab.
Fellows misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fellows. Lizotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fellows wants to clinch.#T4#
Lizotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fellows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fellows tries to clinch
and Lizotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lizotte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fellows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lizotte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lizotte cracks Fellows with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fellows moves out of range of the body kick from Lizotte.
Jab by Fellows.
Fellows tries to clinch but Lizotte is having none of it.
Lizotte digs a good body shot into Fellows's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fellows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lizotte lands with a nice combination. Fellows backs away looking to recover.
Stephan Lizotte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fellows just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte cracks the inside of Fellows's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Lizotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lizotte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Lizotte!
Stephan Lizotte thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dean Fellows spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Lizotte digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
Lizotte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Green has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Green has been cut.
Lizotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Green takes the fight into the clinch.
Lizotte gets through Green's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green leaning his opponent against the cage.
Green looking to slow down the pace here.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Lizotte avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Lizotte tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green tries to land a knee to the head but Lizotte blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lizotte as Green tries to tie him up.
Lizotte gets through Green's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Green tries a knee to the head but Lizotte blocks it.
Green tries to land a knee to the head but Lizotte blocks with his arms.
Green misses with a knee to the head.
Lizotte misses with a body punch.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Lizotte avoids the damage to the body.
Green prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
A head punch on the inside from Lizotte fails to land.
Green throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Lizotte is working Green over against the cage.
Green throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lizotte blocks it with crossed arms.
Green throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lizotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lizotte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lizotte lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards. #T3#
A short right from Lizotte.
Lizotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lizotte lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Green is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Lizotte.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lizotte lands with a short shot to the head.
Lizotte creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Green's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Green drops to his knees and Lizotte pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Lizotte!
Stephan Lizotte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 83
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Lizotte scores with a shot to the body.
Lizotte wants to slow Filch down by chopping away at his legs.
Filch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lizotte with a body shot.
Donk. Lizotte catches Filch right on the button with a cross.
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Filch misses with a hook to the body
and Lizotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lizotte lands a leg kick that knocks Filch off balance momentarily.
Filch checks a leg kick.
Filch cracks Lizotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Filch misses with a kick to the body
and Lizotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lizotte avoids the head kick by Filch.
Filch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Filch moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Lizotte tries to close the distance and clinch but Filch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lizotte fakes the leg kick and cracks Filch in the body. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lizotte, right into the meat.
Filch avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
A head kick misses from Lizotte.
Lizotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Lizotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lizotte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Lizotte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lizotte slips under a jab.
A low kick from Lizotte misses
and Lizotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Filch gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lizotte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filch scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Lizotte has hold of Filch's hands but Filch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lizotte is pressing down on Filch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lizotte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lizotte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lizotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Lizotte pulls Filch in to control the position.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Filch postures up in Lizotte's guard and throws a big left but Lizotte blocks it.
Lizotte wants to sweep here but Filch controlling him for the moment.
Filch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lizotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lizotte holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Lizotte continues to stall.
Filch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lizotte's head.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lizotte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Filch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lizotte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filch cracks Lizotte with a solid left hand.
Lizotte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filch manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Filch wants to hit a switch here but Lizotte passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Filch there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filch throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lizotte. What's that going to do exactly?
Filch regains half guard.
Lizotte is looking to take a break and control but Filch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filch is pressing down on Lizotte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zilch Filch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Filch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Filch thows a huge punch but Lizotte dodges it nicely.
Filch throwing shots but Lizotte is blocking nicely.
Filch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lizotte's head.
Lizotte keeping hold of Filch's head, controlling as best he can.
Lizotte is trying to control but can't.
Filch looks to land a strike but Lizotte avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lizotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filch is one step ahead there.
Filch throws a strike but Lizotte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Filch keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lizotte sitting in guard here, content to control.
Filch keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Lizotte stays in close to Filch's body and controls the position.
Filch lands a decent punch to the body there.
Filch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lizotte's guard. #REVB#
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lizotte working a defensive guard here.
Filch is fighting to break Lizotte's control of his arms but Lizotte is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Filch landing with the ground and pound.
Filch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Lizotte looking to control.
Lizotte has momentary wrist control but Filch slips an elbow through the middle.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Lizotte.
Zilch Filch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filch scoring with some ground and pound.
Lizotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Lizotte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lizotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Filch distracts Lizotte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lizotte is on top in guard. #REVR#
Filch keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Filch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lizotte puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lizotte preventing the sweep. #T3#
Lizotte pushes down on Filch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Filch throws a strike from the bottom but Lizotte passes into side control!
Filch is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lizotte is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lizotte controlling from mount.
Filch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Filch is still trying to improve position.
Filch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Filch is trying to get back to full guard.
Filch manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Filch 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.
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing Lizotte any problems.
Filch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lizotte manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lizotte controls Filch momentarily but Filch frees himself.
Lizotte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Filch tries to get to full guard but Lizotte has control of the leg.
Lizotte trying to pass the guard but Filch defending well.
Filch moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lizotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Filch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lizotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lizotte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Filch's head.
Stephan Lizotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Filch scores with a jab to the body.
Lizotte tries to clinch up.
Lizotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lizotte looks to throw the jab but Filch is out of range.
Lizotte is looking to slow Filch down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte throws a solid leg kick but Filch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lizotte.
Filch lands with a right hand.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Lizotte misses with a low kick.
Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizotte.
Lizotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Filch avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a low kick.
Filch misses with a body punch
and Lizotte counters with a one-two to the body.
Filch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Lizotte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lizotte scores with the left hand. Filch knows he should have avoided that one.
Lizotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filch can pounce on him.
Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick and Filch moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Filch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lizotte throws a head kick that Filch semi-blocks. #T2#
Filch looks for the body kick but Lizotte saw that one coming.
Stephan Lizotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lizotte defending well as Filch loads up on a big left hand.
Stephan Lizotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch throws a body punch but Lizotte moves out of range.
Filch throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch misses with an uppercut
and Lizotte counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
Lizotte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filch. That did some damage!#CL2#
Filch drives through and clinches with Lizotte against the cage.
Filch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filch.
Filch prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte blocking some punches. #T3#
A short right from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a head punch that misses.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Lizotte.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Filch.
Filch blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lizotte tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
Filch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Filch.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lizotte.
A short right from Lizotte on the inside.
Lizotte lands a left hand.
Filch digs a right hand into Lizotte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lizotte's gas tank. #T4#
Lizotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stephan Lizotte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Lizotte controls his hands.
Filch working Lizotte over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Filch is looking for a takedown.
Lizotte lands a body punch.
Lizotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filch prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Filch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Filch lands a left hand.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lizotte lands a body shot.
Filch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filch tries for a takedown but Lizotte manages to get underhooks.
Filch blocks a body shot from Lizotte.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Lizotte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filch 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zilch Filch!
After winning the bout, Zilch Filch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE 74
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Lizotte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pacheco throws a hook but Lizotte blocks it.
It seemed like Lizotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacheco slips a straight right by Lizotte.
Lizotte swinging wildly here.
Pacheco scores with the left hand. Lizotte knows he should have avoided that one.
Pacheco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizotte.
Pacheco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pacheco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacheco was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizotte.
Pacheco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pacheco jabs Lizotte right on the nose. Lizotte blinks but takes it well.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lizotte slips under a jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco swinging wildly here. #T1#
Lizotte thows a leg kick but Pacheco checks it
and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand.
Lizotte slips a jab and a cross from Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a lazy right hand but Lizotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lizotte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacheco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lizotte thows a leg kick but Pacheco checks it
and Pacheco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pacheco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pacheco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses
and Pacheco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacheco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pacheco checks a leg kick.
Pacheco tests Lizotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lizotte.
Lizotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pacheco counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacheco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pacheco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lizotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lizotte throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Pacheco misses the target.
Lizotte throws a hook but Pacheco blocks it.
We've been informed that Lizotte has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacheco misses the target.
Lizotte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lizotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacheco drops his hands momentarily and Lizotte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pacheco slips a jab and a cross from Lizotte.
Pacheco lands a jab-cross combination.
Pacheco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range.
Pacheco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lizotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lizotte misses the jab.
Lizotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lizotte walks into a straight right hand from Pacheco.
Lizotte wants to slow Pacheco down by chopping away at his legs.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lizotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Lizotte throws out a leg kick but Pacheco moves out of range and Lizotte only half commits.
Lizotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lizotte gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pacheco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lizotte misses with a leg kick
and Pacheco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lizotte throws a right and a left that Pacheco avoids nicely.
Pacheco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lizotte.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacheco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacheco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
No luck for Pacheco with that takedown attempt.
Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick
and Pacheco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacheco throws out a loose jab but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lizotte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pacheco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lizotte tries to bum rush Pacheco with a series of wild strikes but Pacheco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacheco misses the target.
Pacheco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lizotte can pounce on him.
Lizotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lizotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lizotte throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it.
Lizotte takes one to the chin there.
Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick and Pacheco moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco throws a jab but it's blocked by Lizotte.
Pacheco takes a swing at Lizotte's ribcage but misses.
Pacheco checks a leg kick.
Lizotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a big counter combination but Lizotte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerardo Pacheco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lizotte throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Pacheco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte looks for the body kick but Pacheco saw that one coming.
It looked like Pacheco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lizotte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lizotte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pacheco throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lizotte counter with a right hand.
Gerardo Pacheco is winning the standup battle so far.
Lizotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacheco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lizotte's hands.
That kick from Lizotte tenderised Pacheco's leg. Pacheco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lizotte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pacheco missing with a left hand there. Lizotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lizotte misses with an uppercut. Pacheco saw that one coming.
Pacheco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacheco looks to land a left hand but Lizotte moved out of range nicely.
Lizotte throws a head kick but Pacheco moves out of range.
Lizotte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lizotte duly obliges.
Lizotte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pacheco.
Pacheco takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Pacheco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacheco checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Pacheco is looking to counter punch.
Lizotte throws the left hand but Pacheco avoids the punch easily.
Lizotte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pacheco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacheco misses with a looping right.
Lizotte scoring well with a low kick there.
Pacheco cracks a nice hook into Lizotte's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pacheco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Pacheco backs off Lizotte throws a huge counter combo but Pacheco manages to avoid it all.
Lizotte throws a combination that misses
and Pacheco counters with a left to the body.
Pacheco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lizotte might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pacheco has got the better of the exchanges.
Pacheco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lizotte throws a wild body kick that Pacheco sees coming a mile off.
Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lizotte defending well as Pacheco loads up on a big left hand.
Pacheco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacheco.
Lizotte connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco checks a leg kick.
Lizotte wants to land a leg kick but Pacheco is out of range.
Pacheco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lizotte's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Lizotte.
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Lizotte misses with a looping left.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacheco jabs Lizotte right on the nose. Lizotte blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Lizotte. Beautiful body shot.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Lizotte throws a hook to the side of Pacheco's head but Pacheco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lizotte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lizotte avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Pacheco has a takedown stuffed.
Lizotte throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Pacheco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pacheco lands a lovely overhand right.
Pacheco throws a jab when Lizotte was well out of range.
Lizotte throws a leg kick which misses Pacheco's front leg but catches the back leg as Pacheco tries to avoid it.
Pacheco with a nice cross.
Lizotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lizotte throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it.
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lizotte moves away.
Lizotte appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lizotte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lizotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Pacheco counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacheco scores with a punch to the head.
Lizotte connects with a right hand. Pacheco shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Pacheco throws a jab but it's blocked by Lizotte.
The fighters circling - Pacheco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lizotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Pacheco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lizotte at a distance.
Pacheco takes one to the chin there.
Pacheco punishes Lizotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacheco misses with a hook. Lizotte ducked under it nicely.
Pacheco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lizotte can do to turn this around?
Pacheco stalks Lizotte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lizotte's face. Lizotte staggers backwards, shaken.
Lizotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacheco.
Pacheco thuds his right hand into Lizotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pacheco cracks Lizotte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pacheco throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot.
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Pacheco cracks Lizotte with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Pacheco blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Lizotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pacheco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lizotte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerardo Pacheco 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#
Lizotte throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pacheco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacheco misses with a wild body shot.
Lizotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pacheco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pacheco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pacheco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lizotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lizotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacheco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pacheco throws a series of punches but Lizotte moves out of range.
Pacheco throws a head kick that misses.
Pacheco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lizotte.
Lizotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pacheco. Pacheco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Pacheco.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco misses the jab.
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy.
Lizotte blocks a jab.
Pacheco checks a leg kick.#T1#
Lizotte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lizotte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pacheco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lizotte blocks a jab.
Pacheco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lizotte counters with an inside leg kick.
Lizotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Lizotte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lizotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Pacheco throws a hook to the side of Lizotte's head but Lizotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lizotte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Pacheco.
Lizotte misses with a low kick.
Pacheco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pacheco works Lizotte's body with a nice hook.
Lizotte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pacheco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Pacheco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizotte slips a jab and a cross from Pacheco.
Stephan Lizotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacheco cracks Lizotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lizotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pacheco swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lizotte counter with a right hand.
Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lizotte moves out of range as Pacheco strikes.
Lizotte walks into a stiff left hand from Pacheco.
Lizotte takes one on the button.
Lizotte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range.
Pacheco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lizotte throws a leg kick but Pacheco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lizotte throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it.
Gerardo Pacheco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacheco digs a good hook to Lizotte's body. #T3#
Pacheco walks into a jab.
Pacheco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lizotte momentarily.
Pacheco cracks Lizotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Pacheco.
Pacheco scores with a nice head shot.
Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Lizotte tries to land a leg kick but Pacheco saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Lizotte.
Pacheco blocks the body kick.
Lizotte misses with a left hand
letting Pacheco counter with a right hand.
A cross from Pacheco lands.
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco cracks Lizotte with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacheco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pacheco digs a good hook to Lizotte's body. #T4#
Pacheco works Lizotte's body with a nice hook.
Lizotte looks to land a left hand but Pacheco moved out of range nicely.
Pacheco throwing a counter right hand but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Pacheco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lizotte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pacheco checks it well.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Lizotte is predictable there
and Pacheco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lizotte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacheco scores with a sloppy right hand. Lizotte should have avoided that one.
Pacheco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lizotte misses with an uppercut
and Lizotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lizotte feints and then cracks Pacheco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pacheco down.
A low kick from Lizotte misses
letting Pacheco counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Pacheco avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Pacheco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pacheco duly obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerardo Pacheco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pacheco 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerardo Pacheco!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerardo Pacheco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 66
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Lizotte
and Judah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Judah. That's going to slow Lizotte down.
Judah connects with an inside leg kick.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Judah scores with a shot to the body.
Judah connects with a right hand. Lizotte shakes it off.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judah throws a front kick aimed at Lizotte's knee but Lizotte avoids it well.
Judah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Lizotte misses #CL#
and Judah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Judah lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah misses with some punches.
Lizotte works on Judah's body with a couple of short punches.
Lizotte is leaning against Judah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lizotte misses with a body punch.
Lizotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Judah blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte prevents a body shot from Judah.
Lizotte pushes Judah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lizotte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Judah lands a left hand.
Lizotte lands a body shot.
Lizotte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Judah blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Judah breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Lizotte misses.
Judah tests Lizotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lizotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lizotte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lizotte swinging wildly here.
Judah scores with a body shot.
Judah is looking to wear down Lizotte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lizotte can pounce on him.
Judah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Lizotte misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Judah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah throws a chopping leg kick but Lizotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lizotte appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lizotte misses with a double jab
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Judah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lizotte. That did some damage!
Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Judah.
Judah throws a leg kick
and Lizotte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Judah's knee momentarily.
Lizotte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lizotte thumps Judah with a low kick.
Lizotte throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
Judah throws a jab but it's blocked by Lizotte.
Lizotte feints a counter leg kick.
Lizotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Lizotte scores with a push kick.
Lizotte scores with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Judah blocks the low kick.
Judah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a chopping leg kick but Judah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lizotte tries to work over Judah's front leg with a kick but Judah checks it.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Lizotte.
Lizotte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Judah to score with a decent uppercut.
Judah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lizotte is able to avoid easily.
Judah slips a jab from Lizotte.
Lizotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Judah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lizotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lizotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judah.
Some wild striking there from Judah. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Judah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lizotte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizotte. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lizotte takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Lizotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Judah connects with a body shot that sends Lizotte's belly button to the back.
Lizotte lands a nice hook to Judah's body. Judah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Judah throws a lazy right hand but Lizotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Lizotte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lizotte throws a counter combo.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah throws a low kick but Lizotte moves out of range easily.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses
and Judah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lizotte looks to land a body kick but Judah moved away.
Lizotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 Elijah Judah 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##CL#
Judah clinches with his opponent.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lizotte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lizotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lizotte tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lizotte takes a shot to the head.
Lizotte tries a body shot but Judah blocks it.
Judah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lizotte backwards.
Lizotte lands a hook that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lizotte tries a body shot but Judah blocks it. #BC#
Judah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Lizotte tenderised Judah's leg. Judah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lizotte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Judah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Judah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizotte misses with a low kick.
Stephan Lizotte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Judah misses with a hook
and Lizotte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Judah thinking. #T1#
Judah is looking to chop away at Lizotte's legs.
Lizotte swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
Lizotte staying out of range there.#CL#
Judah takes the fight into the clinch.
Lizotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Lizotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah. #BC#
Judah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range.
Lizotte takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Lizotte feints and then cracks Judah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judah down.
Good standup being displayed there by Judah as he connects with a hook.
Judah misses the body punch
and Lizotte counters with a nice leg kick.
Lizotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lizotte defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Lizotte tries a quick counter leg kick but Judah is wise to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Judah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lizotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lizotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Lizotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Judah throwing a counter right hand but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Lizotte ducks down to avoid it.
Judah tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Lizotte misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Lizotte walks into a left hand.
Judah tests Lizotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lizotte lands a jab-cross combination.
Lizotte throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Judah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lizotte misses with an uppercut
and Judah counters with a right hand to the body.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lizotte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Judah.
Judah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lizotte misses with a low kick as Judah jumps back.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Lizotte connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judah, right into the meat.
Judah moves away from the strike by Lizotte.
Good leg kick by Judah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lizotte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lizotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lizotte lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Lizotte. Those never looked like landing.
Judah throws a low kick but Lizotte moves out of range easily.
Judah throws the left hand but Lizotte avoids the punch easily.
Lizotte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Lizotte. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizotte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Judah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Judah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lizotte is out of range.
Judah swings for the body but Lizotte moves out of range.
Judah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lizotte.
Lizotte checks the leg kick.
Lizotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Judah can pounce on him.
Judah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lizotte is able to avoid easily.
Judah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lizotte. Lizotte obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Lizotte misses.
Judah is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lizotte.
Lizotte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judah.
Judah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah throws the left hand but Lizotte avoids the punch easily.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Lizotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Lizotte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Judah swings for the body but Lizotte moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephan Lizotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lizotte thumps Judah with a low kick.
Judah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lizotte's head.
Elijah Judah is winning the standup battle so far.
Lizotte moves forwards but Judah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lizotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte checks a low kick from Judah.
Lizotte throws a wild body kick that Judah sees coming a mile off.
Judah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lizotte blocks a leg kick.
Judah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lizotte checks a low kick from Judah.
Judah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lizotte. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Lizotte swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
A jab from Judah finds it's way through Lizotte's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Judah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lizotte misses the jab.#T1#
Judah tries to clinch up.
A combination from Lizotte does no damage.
Judah moves out of range of the strikes.
Judah tried to counter with a leg kick but Lizotte avoided it.
Lizotte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Judah.
Judah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lizotte jabs at Judah's body.
Lizotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Lizotte slips under a jab from Judah.
Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lizotte throws out a powerful jab.
Lizotte throws a push kick but Judah slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Judah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Judah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lizotte throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Judah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lizotte gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah throws a leg kick but Lizotte moved away.#T2#
Judah scores with a three punch combo!
Lizotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizotte.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick from Lizotte.
Judah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Judah misses with a low kick as Lizotte jumps back.
Judah scores with a jab to the body.
Judah throws a body punch but Lizotte moves out of range.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Lizotte throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Lizotte misses with the combination.
Good work by Lizotte as he checks the leg kick.
Lizotte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Judah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lizotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Judah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lizotte throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lizotte.
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lizotte connects with an inside leg kick.
Lizotte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizotte. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lizotte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Judah is able to avoid easily.
Lizotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lizotte - that will leave a mark!
Judah thumps Lizotte with a low kick.
Lizotte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Judah backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Lizotte scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah throws a chopping leg kick but Lizotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lizotte cracks the inside of Judah's front leg.
Lizotte avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah tries to clinch up but Lizotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Judah. That snapped Lizotte's head back. #T4#
Judah tries to clinch but Lizotte is having none of it.
Judah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Judah lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Judah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Lizotte.
Lizotte is looking to slow Judah down with leg kicks.
Judah swinging wildly here.
Judah lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lizotte.
Lizotte is looking to slow Judah down with leg kicks.

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 Elijah Judah.
Well Judah 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Judah!
During a confident post fight interview, Elijah Judah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 58
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Babakov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khabib Babakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Babakov rushes Lizotte and presses him up against the cage.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Babakov controls the action.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Babakov controls the action.
Babakov cracks Lizotte with a nice body shot.
Lizotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lizotte tries to work over Babakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lizotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babakov tries to work over Lizotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lizotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babakov backwards.
Babakov prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte blocks an uppercut.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Babakov.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike.
Lizotte misses with a punch to the body.
Babakov digs a right hand underneath Lizotte's ribcage. Lizotte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizotte misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lizotte blocking some punches. #T1#
Babakov tries a body shot but Lizotte blocks it.
Lizotte lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babakov.
Babakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lizotte's coach down at Outer Heaven Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lizotte's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babakov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov working aggressively here.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Babakov avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
Lizotte tries to work over Babakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babakov prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte tries to work over Babakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Babakov.
A short body shot lands from Babakov as the two fighters clinch.
Babakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Babakov.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babakov blocking some punches.
Lizotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Babakov.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with the head strike.
Lizotte tries to work over Babakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lizotte misses with a punch to the body.
Babakov can't find room to land a body shot as Lizotte controls the action.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babakov blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lizotte tries a body shot but Babakov blocks it.
A short right from Lizotte.
Lizotte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lizotte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Babakov controls his hands.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babakov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Babakov controls the action.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Babakov controls the action.
Lizotte misses with a punch to the body.
Babakov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lizotte backwards.
Babakov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lizotte fails to land.
Lizotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lizotte tries to work over Babakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lizotte lands a shot to the body.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Babakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lizotte controls his hands.
Babakov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Lizotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Babakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lizotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babakov's elbow.
A hook to the body from Lizotte.
Babakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Babakov presses Lizotte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov lands with a right to the head.
Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Babakov controls his hands. #T4#
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Babakov avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
Lizotte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babakov can't find room to land a body shot as Lizotte controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lizotte.
Babakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Lizotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lizotte scores with a shot to the side of Babakov's head.
Lizotte has a couple of punches blocked by Babakov.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte misses with the head strike.
Babakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lizotte tries to work over Babakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Lizotte.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Babakov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stephan Lizotte 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#
Babakov scores with a nice right hand.
Babakov scores with a body shot. #CL#
Babakov moves into the clinch.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babakov gets through Lizotte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lizotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lizotte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Babakov controls the action.
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lizotte.
Lizotte digs a right hand underneath Babakov's ribcage. Babakov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lizotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lizotte lands a body punch. #T1#
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Babakov controls the action.
Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Babakov controls his hands.
Babakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lizotte scores with a shot to the side of Babakov's head.
Lizotte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lizotte gets through Babakov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lizotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babakov backwards. #ROC2#
Babakov is rocked!
Lizotte takes a shot to the head.
Oh Babakov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lizotte prevents a body shot from Babakov.
A right hook to the body lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Babakov to his knees! Lizotte keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Lizotte!

Event: DARE 50
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Lizotte misses with a left hand
and Atsushii counters with an inside leg kick.
Lizotte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atsushii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lizotte scrambles back to his feet.
Lizotte throws a leg kick
and Atsushii counters with a leg kick.
Lizotte throws a solid leg kick but Atsushii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lizotte.
Lizotte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lizotte blocks a jab.
Atsushii tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Atsushii checks a leg kick nicely.
Atsushii lands a head kick. Lizotte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Atsushii lands a big head kick that sends Lizotte tumbling to the mat! Atsushii takes a step backwards and waves Lizotte back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Lizotte is rocked!
Atsushii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lizotte is still on wobbly legs! Can Atsushii finish him?
Atsushii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lizotte's sensitive parts.
Lizotte seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Atsushii throws a low kick but Lizotte avoids it.
Atsushii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lizotte ducks under a wild hook from Atsushii.
Lizotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushii.
Lizotte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Atsushii scores with a jab to the head.
Atsushii avoids the body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii connects with a leg kick. Lizotte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good exchange - Lizotte coming out on top.
Atsushii scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Atsushii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lizotte circles away quickly and effectively.
Lizotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizotte misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lizotte feints and then cracks Atsushii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atsushii down.
Lizotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lizotte scores with a jab. Atsushii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lizotte misses with a looping left.
Lizotte throws a leg kick
and Atsushii counters with a good low kick that Lizotte was not able to check.
Lizotte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lizotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atsushii.
Atsushii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atsushii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lizotte is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Atsushii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lizotte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lizotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Lizotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atsushii thuds his right hand into Lizotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lizotte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atsushii's sensitive parts.
Lizotte slips under a jab.
Atsushii loads up on a big right hand but Lizotte slips the punch.
Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lizotte.
Atsushii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lizotte. Atsushii shrugs it off though.
Lizotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atsushii circles away quickly and effectively.
Atsushii takes a swing at Lizotte's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lizotte! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Atsushii misses the target.
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Atsushii avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Lizotte throws an off balance right hand
and Atsushii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lizotte lands a nice hook to Atsushii's body. Atsushii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lizotte lands a nice looking body shot.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizotte is looking to chop away at Atsushii's legs.
Lizotte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Atsushii counters with a stiff right hand.
Lizotte thuds a left hand into Atsushii's body.
Atsushii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Atsushii counters with a nice leg kick.
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atsushii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lizotte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lizotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushii is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Atsushii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Kuroda Atsushii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lizotte cracks Atsushii with an open hand slap.
Lizotte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atsushii just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atsushii is out of range and Lizotte settles back down.
Lizotte moves out of range of the body kick from Atsushii.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Atsushii misses the target.
Lizotte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atsushii rather than just go for the knockout.
Lizotte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Atsushii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lizotte.
Lizotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atsushii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte misses the shot to the body.
Atsushii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Atsushii throws a lazy right hand but Lizotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atsushii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lizotte is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Atsushii misses its intended target. #T1#
Lizotte is looking to slow Atsushii down with leg kicks.
Lizotte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsushii looks to land a right hand but Lizotte moved out of range.
Lizotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lizotte lands with a nice body kick.
Lizotte missing with a left hand there. Atsushii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lizotte misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Atsushii blocks the low kick.
Atsushii scores with a one two! Lizotte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lizotte connects with a body shot.
Atsushii misses with a hook.
Atsushii moves out of range of the body kick from Lizotte. #T2#
Lizotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lizotte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lizotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Atsushii.
Lizotte gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Atsushii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushii scores with a decent looking hook.
Atsushii throws a lazy right hand but Lizotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lizotte misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Atsushii misses its target.
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Lizotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lizotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lizotte misses with a jab to the body
and Atsushii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lizotte misses with a straight left.
Lizotte moves out of range as Atsushii strikes.
Lizotte tries a low kick but Atsushii avoids it.#T3#
Atsushii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lizotte checks it well.
Atsushii throws a leg kick but Lizotte moved away.
Atsushii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lizotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lizotte misses with a leg kick
and Atsushii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atsushii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lizotte throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Atsushii.
An inside leg kick lands from Atsushii.
Atsushii misses with a jab to the body
and Lizotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Lizotte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lizotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Lizotte sizes up Atsushii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lizotte throws a body punch but Atsushii moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Lizotte misses
and Atsushii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lizotte checks a low kick from Atsushii.
Lizotte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Atsushii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lizotte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atsushii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lizotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lizotte throws a low kick, looking for Atsushii's leg but Atsushii calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Lizotte misses
and Atsushii counters with a nice leg kick.
Atsushii throws a hook but Lizotte blocks it.
Atsushii slips under a jab from Lizotte.
Atsushii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kuroda Atsushii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lizotte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atsushii is able to avoid easily.
Atsushii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Atsushii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atsushii.
Lizotte shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Atsushii eats them both and turns towards Lizotte to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lizotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atsushii moves away.
Atsushii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Atsushii is looking to score with low kicks.
Atsushii checks a leg kick.
Atsushii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lizotte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lizotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Atsushii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atsushii takes a swing at Lizotte's ribcage but misses.
Atsushii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Lizotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Atsushii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atsushii misses with a hook. Lizotte ducked under it nicely.
Lizotte tries a quick counter leg kick but Atsushii is wise to it.
Atsushii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atsushii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atsushii has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sloppy strikes from Atsushii. Those never looked like landing.
Lizotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lizotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atsushii.
Atsushii tests Lizotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atsushii connects with a body shot that sends Lizotte's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Lizotte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Lizotte misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Lizotte.
It looked like Atsushii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stephan Lizotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lizotte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atsushii.
Atsushii misses with a left hand
and Lizotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Lizotte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Atsushii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atsushii throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot.
Lizotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushii is just out of range.
Atsushii moves out of range as Lizotte strikes.
Lizotte tries to score with a low kick but Atsushii moves his leg out of the way.
Atsushii misses with a body shot. #T3#
A big right from Atsushii misses.
Lizotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atsushii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lizotte. Lizotte obviously looking to wear him down.
Lizotte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsushii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Atsushii jabs at Lizotte's body.
Lizotte looks to land a combination but Atsushii avoids it well.
Lizotte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuroda Atsushii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lizotte blocks a head kick by Atsushii.
Lizotte is looking to chop away at Atsushii's legs.
Lizotte gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Atsushii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lizotte misses the body punch
and Atsushii counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuroda Atsushii is winning the standup battle so far.
Lizotte misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Atsushii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lizotte throws an overhand right that lands on Atsushii's shoulder, as Atsushii tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Atsushii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizotte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Atsushii cracks Lizotte with a good jab.
Atsushii scores with a leg kick.
Lizotte misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Atsushii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Lizotte is predictable there
letting Atsushii counter with a right hand.
Atsushii lands a right hook to the body.
Atsushii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lizotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lizotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Atsushii counters with an outside leg kick.
Atsushii with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atsushii 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kuroda Atsushii!
Kuroda Atsushii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 43
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Galtieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lizotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizotte scores with a leg kick.
Paulie Galtieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galtieri misses with a low kick.
Galtieri blocks a jab.
Lizotte connects with a body shot.
Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galtieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lizotte misses with a body punch
letting Galtieri counter with a right hand.
Lizotte connects with a leg kick. Galtieri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Galtieri moves away from the strike by Lizotte.
Galtieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lizotte.
Galtieri tries to clinch there but Lizotte circles away. #CL#
Galtieri gets a clinch.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galtieri throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Lizotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galtieri.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Lizotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galtieri looking to stall.
Galtieri has a couple of punches blocked by Lizotte.
Galtieri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lizotte.
Galtieri takes a shot to the head.
Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Galtieri controls his hands.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lizotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lizotte cracks Galtieri with a nice body shot.
Lizotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lizotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
Galtieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Lizotte.
Galtieri prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
A head punch on the inside from Lizotte fails to land.
A short right from Lizotte. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galtieri stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lizotte.
A nice left hand lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte cracks Galtieri with a nice body shot.
Lizotte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galtieri throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galtieri tries for a takedown but Lizotte manages to get underhooks.
Lizotte lands an uppercut.
Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lizotte misses with a body punch.
Galtieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galtieri throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lizotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Galtieri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lizotte uses from the top position.
Lizotte advances position into side control!
Galtieri being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Galtieri regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lizotte's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Galtieri tries to roll over but Lizotte keeps him under control.
Lizotte performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lizotte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galtieri keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lizotte is taking a breather. Galtieri 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.
Galtieri tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lizotte has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lizotte wants to control the pace but Galtieri is squirming around nicely.
Lizotte prevents Galtieri from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Lizotte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte connects with a high kick.
Galtieri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lizotte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Galtieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lizotte doesn't seem phased though.
Galtieri scores with a jab.
Galtieri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Galtieri misses with a low kick as Lizotte jumps back.
Lizotte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galtieri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lizotte.
Galtieri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lizotte swivels and escapes.
Galtieri takes a swing at Lizotte's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizotte avoids the body shot from Galtieri.
Lizotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Lizotte.
Lizotte connects with a body shot that sends Galtieri's belly button to the back.#T1#
A punch combination from Galtieri misses.
Lizotte lands with a shot to the body.
Stephan Lizotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galtieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lizotte.
Lizotte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lizotte cracks Galtieri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
A jab lands there for Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galtieri. Lizotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lizotte is looking to score with low kicks.
Lizotte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Galtieri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galtieri misses with a lunging right hand
and Lizotte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galtieri misses with a takedown attempt
and Lizotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Galtieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galtieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Galtieri throws a series of punches but Lizotte avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Galtieri wants to clinch
and Lizotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lizotte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Galtieri throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot.
Lizotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Lizotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galtieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lizottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lizotte works Galtieri's body with a nice hook.
Galtieri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Galtieri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Lizotte does it's job there.
Lizotte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lizotte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Galtieri takes a swing at Lizotte's ribcage but misses.
Lizotte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Lizotte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Galtieri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lizotte connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Galtieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Galtieri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lizotte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galtieri. That did some damage!
Lizotte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Galtieri misses with a double jab
and Lizotte counters with a thumping low kick.
Lizotte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Galtieri misses with a double jab
and Lizotte counters with a body kick.
Lizotte lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Paulie Galtieri has been cut.
Lizotte scoring well with a low kick there.
Galtieri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lizotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Galtieri misses with a right hand
and Lizotte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Galtieri connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galtieri throws a right and a left that Lizotte avoids nicely.
Galtieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizotte. #T4#
Lizotte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lizotte lands a head shot.
Lizotte works over Galtieri's head and body with a nice combination.
Lizotte tries to score with a low kick but Galtieri moves his leg out of the way.
Lizotte lands a nice looking body kick.
Galtieri throws an off balance right hand
and Lizotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lizotte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Galtieri will feel that in the morning.
Galtieri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lizotte.
Lizotte loads up on a big right hand but Galtieri slips the punch.
Lizotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Lizotte scores with a jab to the head.
Galtieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galtieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizotte.
Galtieri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lizotte's waist but Lizotte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galtieri off to one side.
Lizotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galtieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Lizotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulie Galtieri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Galtieri moves forwards but Lizotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Galtieri misses the target.
Galtieri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lizotte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Galtieri misses with a takedown
and Lizotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Lizotte tenderised Galtieri's leg. Galtieri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Galtieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lizotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lizotte throws a solid leg kick but Galtieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lizotte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte connects with a crisp jab.
Lizotte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galtieri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lizotte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Lizotte. #T1#
The fighters circling - Galtieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galtieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Galtieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Lizotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lizotte wants to land a leg kick but Galtieri is out of range. #CL#
Galtieri drives through and clinches with Lizotte against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lizotte.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lizotte.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Galtieri avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Galtieri avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
Lizotte avoids a wild elbow strike from Galtieri.
A short body shot lands from Lizotte as the two fighters clinch.
Lizotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galtieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Galtieri throws a head punch that misses.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Galtieri.
A shot in the inside from Lizotte. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte avoids a wild elbow strike from Galtieri.
Galtieri lands an uppercut.
Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lizotte lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galtieri.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lizotte can't find room to land a body shot as Galtieri controls the action.
A short right from Lizotte on the inside.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Galtieri.
Galtieri blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galtieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lizotte lands a body shot. #T3#
Lizotte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galtieri.
Lizotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lizotte lands a body punch.
Lizotte prevents a body shot from Galtieri.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lizotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Galtieri is rocked!
Galtieri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lizotte or not.
Lizotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Galtieri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lizotte tries to work over Galtieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulie Galtieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lizotte pushes Galtieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lizotte lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galtieri blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Galtieri throws an elbow but misses.
Lizotte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
Lizotte scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Galtieri prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Galtieri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lizotte lands an uppercut.#T4#
Lizotte unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Galtieri! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lizotte is unloading with more strikes now! Galtieri drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Lizotte!
Paulie Galtieri was interviewed post fight and said 'Ah well, Im still young and its early in my career. Well done to David. Ill learn from this and move on.'.

Event: DARE 36
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Lizotte tests Dood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lizotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dood seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lizotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lizotte is fending him off so far but Dood persists. Nope, Lizotte circles away and we're back to standing.
Dood fails with the takedown.
Lizotte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dood's sensitive parts.
Dood misses with a looping left.
Lizotte only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Dood gets the takedown into side control.
Lizotte struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dood swings around for an armbar but Lizotte sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dood's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lizotte 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. #T1##SUB#
Lizotte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dood keeping full guard, as Lizotte tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dood is looking for a triangle but Lizotte pushes his legs off easily.
Lizotte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dood keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dood working for a triangle but Lizotte defends it easily.
Dood is trying to control the position but Lizotte postures up.
Lizotte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Dood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Dood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dood trying to keep a closed guard but Lizotte is proving a slippery customer.
Lizotte advances position into side control!
Lizotte is looking to take a break and control but Dood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lizotte tries to move to mount but Dood blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dood seems a little lost for a moment, as Lizotte dominates the positioning.
Dood gets back to half guard.
Lizotte wants to pass the guard but Dood is defending well.
Dood tries to get to full guard but Lizotte has control of the leg.
Dood trying to control from the bottom.
Dood is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dood manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Dood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stephan Lizotte will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Dood checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dood swings for the body but Lizotte moves out of range.
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Dood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Dood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dood misses with a straight left.
Dood closes the distance and clinches up with Lizotte, looking for a takedown. Dood pushes Lizotte against the cage but Lizotte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lizotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dood.
Lizotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dood. Lizotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lizotte misses with a looping left.
Lizotte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Lizotte throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Lizotte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a leg kick but Dood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lizotte misses with an uppercut.
Lizotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lizotte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lizotte wants it to stay on the feet.
Lizotte cracks a nice hook into Dood's ribs.
Lizotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dood swings for the body but Lizotte moves out of range.
Lizotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dood was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizotte.
Lizotte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dood rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dood. Lizotte does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Lizotte avoids the body shot from Dood.
A low kick from Lizotte is predictable there #TD#
and Dood counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Lizotte is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dood presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Dood avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lizotte.
Dood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rad Dood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lizotte lands a left hand.
Lizotte prevents Dood from breaking the clinch.
Dood misses with a punch on the inside.
Dood prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Dood prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lizotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Dood fails to land.
A hook to the body from Lizotte. #TD#
Dood drags the fight down to the ground.
Dood working a defensive guard here.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Dood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lizotte controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rad Dood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lizotte passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lizotte content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Dood wants to control but Lizotte is keeping busy.
Lizotte is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dood wants to get back to full guard.
Lizotte wants to control but Dood is keeping him busy.
Dood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Dood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Lizotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dood shoots in for a double leg but Lizotte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dood slips a straight right by Lizotte.
Dood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Dood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dood tries to score with some ground and pound. Lizotte controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lizotte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dood is trying to ground and pound but Lizotte uses the momentary lack of control by Dood to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte landing a few short strikes.
Lizotte wants to control but Dood is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Dood is trying to work for a kimura but Lizotte is defending well. #SUB#
Dood seems to be working for a kimura but Lizotte defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lizotte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dood stopping the sweep attempt from Lizotte.
Rad Dood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lizotte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dood won't allow Lizotte to sweep him here.
Lizotte is pulling down on Dood's head. It's preventing any offense from Dood, at least for the moment.
Lizotte is trying to keep Dood in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizotte. Dood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lizotte is looking to slow Dood down with leg kicks.
No luck for Dood with that takedown attempt.
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Dood avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rad Dood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Dood throws a body punch but Lizotte moves out of range.
Dood takes one on the button.
Lizotte throws a hook but Dood blocks it.
Lizotte throws a body punch but Dood moves out of range.
A low kick from Lizotte misses #TD#
and Dood counters with a shoot takedown. Lizotte fights it but they end up in guard.
Lizotte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lizotte has momentary wrist control but Dood slips an elbow through the middle.
Lizotte is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Dood drops back looking for a leg! Lizotte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lizotte manages to kick Dood off! Dood jumps back into Lizotte's guard. #T4#
Lizotte is trying to hold Dood in close to prevent damage but Dood has managed to pass into half guard.
Dood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lizotte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lizotte.
Lizotte keeping full guard, as Dood tries to pass. #SUB#
Dood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lizotte dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lizotte is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stephan Lizotte.
I've got Lizotte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Lizotte!

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyson Avery (ranked 4088 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Lizotte (ranked 3040 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Avery is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

174 cm
28 yrs
157 lbs

170 cm
25 yrs
150 lbs

Avery

Lizotte

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tyson Avery! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Stephan Lizotte!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Lizotte closes the distance and clinches.
Lizotte gets underhooks to prevent Avery's takedown attempt.
Avery wants a takedown but no success here.

Lizotte gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Avery (0) vs (2) Lizotte

Avery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avery wants to improve his position but Lizotte is controlling well.
Lizotte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avery keeps working.
Lizotte trying to control the pace.
Avery's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lizotte wants to pass to mount but Avery is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery trying to hold on to Lizotte's head to control him but Lizotte postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery is staying active underneath Lizotte, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Avery is looking for a sweep. Lizotte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Avery looking for submissions off his back.

Avery looking for submissions off his back.
Lizotte controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery wants to get back to full guard.
Avery is working hard here to advance position.
Lizotte is taking a breather. Avery 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.
Lizotte is looking to take a break and control but Avery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lizotte keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Avery gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery being controlled here, momentarily.
Avery looking for a sweep. Not yet Avery, not yet.
Lizotte not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lizotte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avery looking to control but Lizotte passes into half guard.
Lizotte is keen to just control but Avery is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Lizotte seems content to control.
Avery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Avery actively working from the bottom here.

Avery is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lizotte is tapping! Great win for Avery!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyson Avery!

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stephan Lizotte (ranked 3037 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 10145 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Rad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

170 cm
25 yrs
150 lbs

165 cm
42 yrs
104 lbs

Lizotte

Rad

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Stephan Lizotte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Rad clinches up against the cage.
Lizotte fails to pull guard.
Rad tries to pull guard but Lizotte won't allow it.

Lizotte pulls guard.
Lizotte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rad tries to free his leg and advance position but Lizotte is retaining full guard.
Rad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Lizotte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lizotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad is stalling in the full guard.
Rad being controlled here momentarily.
Lizotte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lizotte is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte trying to keep a closed guard but Rad is proving a slippery customer.
Rad 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.
Lizotte working a defensive guard but Rad passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to mount his opponent but Lizotte defends it.
Lizotte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte is doing well to control the position and prevent Rad from advancing to side control.
Rad wants to pass the guard but Lizotte is defending well.
Lizotte gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte wants to sweep here but Rad controlling him for the moment.
Lizotte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rad's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (2) vs (0) Rad
Lizotte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte wants to control from the top but Rad keeps moving.
Rad looking for a sweep. Not yet Rad, not yet.
Lizotte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rad trying to keep a closed guard but Lizotte is proving a slippery customer.
Lizotte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lizotte slips nicely into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rad controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lizotte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lizotte is working away from the top position though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rad wants to improve his position but Lizotte is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rad tries to roll over but Lizotte keeps him under control.
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.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rad controlling the position for now.
Lizotte controlling the action here.
Rad is trying to get back to full guard.
Lizotte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rad is looking to control Lizotte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rad avoid being mounted?
Lizotte slows the pace down in half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lizotte (5) vs (0) Rad
Lizotte seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rad is holding on tight.
Rad holds of for dear life.
Lizotte controlling the pace for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rad prevents Lizotte from taking his back.
Lizotte controlling the pace for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lizotte sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lizotte can't control as he wanted to and Rad manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte trying to control from Rad's half guard. Rad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lizotte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rad controls Lizotte momentarily but Lizotte frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lizotte controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lizotte takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Kyle Rad was interviewed post fight and said 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stephan Lizotte (ranked 2930 p4p, 0 weight class) and Annoying Kids (ranked 6829 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

170 cm
24 yrs
150 lbs

178 cm
24 yrs
168 lbs

Lizotte

Kids

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Stephan Lizotte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Annoying Kids!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lizotte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kids fails with a takedown attempt.
Lizotte tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kids manages to circle out of the way.

Lizotte clinches with his opponent.
Kids goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lizotte prevents it.
Kids drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lizotte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stephan Lizotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annoying Kids.
Kids is trying to drag Lizotte to the mat but Lizotte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Kids has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lizotte clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lizotte (0) vs (4) Kids
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kids gets his hands free as Lizotte looks to control.
Lizotte has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Lizotte's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kids is looking for the choke from the back position but Lizotte is controlling his hands well.
Lizotte wants to control his opponent's hands but Kids gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kids is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lizotte has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kids is looking to control Lizotte but Lizotte is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Kids looking for the choke from the back.

Lizotte defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kids has the hooks in. Lizotte is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kids is looking to control Lizotte but Lizotte is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lizotte trying to control the hands but Kids breaks the grip.
Kids trying to control.
Kids keeps control of the position as Lizotte tries to break free.
Lizotte is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kids is persistently looking for the submission but Lizotte is defending it well.
Lizotte tries to break free.

Lizotte defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Kids has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lizotte! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kids gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Annoying Kids!
Annoying Kids looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks for nothing mom.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Lizotte scores with a jab.
Lizotte dips to his left and cracks Downem with an uppercut!
Downem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lizotte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizotte scores with a body shot.
Downem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Downem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lizotte avoids it really well and circles away.
Lizotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Downem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Downem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Downem dives in and grabs Lizotte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lizotte pushes down on Downem's head and hops out.
Stephan Lizotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takem Downem.
Downem throws a nice looking combination but Lizotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Lizotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lizotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lizotte cracks the inside of Downem's front leg.
Downem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lizotte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lizotte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Downem.
Lizotte scores with a shot to the body.
Lizotte throws a head kick that Downem semi-blocks.
Lizotte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lizotte lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lizotte.#ROC#
Downem is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.#CL2#
Downem has closed the distance and engaged Lizotte in a clinch.
Downem is still on wobbly legs! Can Lizotte finish him?
Lizotte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Downem backwards.
Lizotte scores with a shoulder strike.
Lizotte digs a right hand into Downem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Downem's gas tank. #T2##TD2#
Downem pulls guard successfully.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Downem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lizotte not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lizotte throws a big right hand that misses.
Downem seems to have recovered his senses.
Downem has Lizotte pulled in close to control his posture.
Lizotte trying to control but Downem is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a good cross that connects.
Downem darts in looking for a takedown but Lizotte gets double underhooks and turns Downem into the cage.
Lizotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Lizotte lands a nice hook to Downem's body. Downem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Downem on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lizotte connects with a leg kick. Downem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Downem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lizotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lizotte scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Downem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Downem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lizotte lands with a shot to the body.
Lizotte scores with a leg kick.
Lizotte works the jab nicely.
Lizotte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Downem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lizotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lizotte scores with a nice head shot.
Lizotte cracks Downem with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Downem falls to his knees and Lizotte doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Lizotte!

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 29, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stephan Lizotte (ranked 21227 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bailey (ranked 2820 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Lizotte is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

170 cm
23 yrs
150 lbs

177 cm
25 yrs
166 lbs

Lizotte

Bailey

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Stephan Lizotte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Joe Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
Lizotte fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lizotte tries for a takedown but Bailey manages to get underhooks.
Bailey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lizotte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Bailey pulls Lizotte into guard.
Lizotte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lizotte wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte wants to pass the guard but Bailey is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey seems keen to control Lizotte's posture.

Bailey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lizotte is aware though and is defending well.
Lizotte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lizotte stopping the sweep attempt from Bailey.
Lizotte wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey pulls Lizotte in close to prevent any damage.
Lizotte won't allow Bailey to sweep him here.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Lizotte trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bailey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (0) vs (2) Bailey
Lizotte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lizotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is trying to control the position but Bailey postures up.
Bailey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lizotte looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bailey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bailey prevents Lizotte from improving his position.
Bailey trying to advance position but Lizotte counters by regaining guard.

Lizotte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bailey postures up.
Bailey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lizotte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte wants to sweep here but Bailey controlling him for the moment.
Bailey is looking to pass into half guard but Lizotte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lizotte is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (2) vs (2) Bailey
Lizotte looking to sit in guard and control but Bailey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (2) vs (4) Bailey
Bailey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lizotte is trying to keep Bailey in close.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (4) vs (4) Bailey
Bailey pulls Lizotte in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lizotte wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bailey 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.
Lizotte is looking to pass into half guard but Bailey pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bailey is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (4) vs (6) Bailey
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lizotte (4) vs (9) Bailey
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lizotte is trying to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bailey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Lizotte looking for subs from the bottom but Bailey mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lizotte (4) vs (12) Bailey
Lizotte wants to hold on but Bailey pushes him away.
Lizotte is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is trying desperately to improve position.
Lizotte wants to control but Bailey is having none of it.
Lizotte is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bailey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lizotte tries to lock up and control but Bailey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bailey avoids the attempt from Lizotte to control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is trying desperately to improve position.
Lizotte regains half guard.

Lizotte looking for submissions off his back.
Lizotte wants to control the action here but instead Bailey manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lizotte (4) vs (15) Bailey

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling from the full mount.
Lizotte is desperately trying to improve his position but Bailey has a good base and remains in mount.
Bailey content just to control the position here.
Lizotte tries to hold on but Bailey postures up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.
Lizotte regains half guard.
Lizotte won't allow Bailey to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lizotte is looking to control Bailey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lizotte avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Bailey wins on points by 15 to 4.
Joe Bailey is the new welterweight champion!

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stephan Lizotte (ranked 21246 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 3307 p4p, 342 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

170 cm
23 yrs
150 lbs

182 cm
25 yrs
156 lbs

Lizotte

Cole

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stephan Lizotte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lizotte wants to clinch.
Lizotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Lizotte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lizotte prevents a takedown attempt there.

Cole pulls Lizotte into guard.
Lizotte pushes down on Cole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lizotte is pressing down on Cole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cole is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole won't allow Lizotte to pass to mount.
Lizotte is just content to waste time from the top position. Cole takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lizotte looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (0) vs (2) Cole
Cole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cole postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte wants to control the position but Cole says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lizotte wants to get back to full guard.
Lizotte is trying to control but Cole manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lizotte (0) vs (5) Cole
Cole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cole prevents Lizotte from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to take his opponent's back but Lizotte doesn't allow it.
Lizotte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lizotte is trying desperately to improve position.
Cole controlling his opponent.
Cole wants to take Lizotte's back here but Lizotte is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole controlling from the full mount.
Lizotte wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lizotte (0) vs (8) Cole

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cole not allowing Lizotte to control his hands.
Cole biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lizotte trying to control the action but Cole just sinks the hooks in.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is really stuck here.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Cole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cole controlling the positon.
Lizotte trying to control the position but Cole manages to sink in the hooks.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole has good solid back control here.
Cole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cole avoiding Lizotte 's attempts to control his hands.
Cole really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lizotte.
Lizotte tries to break free.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is working hard here to advance position.
Lizotte trying to control but not successfully.
Cole controlling from the back.
Lizotte trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cole is continuing to stall.
Lizotte trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cole keeps control of the position easily here as Lizotte tries to buck him off.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cole's guard. Nice work there by Lizotte.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (2) vs (8) Cole
Lizotte works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lizotte has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lizotte (5) vs (8) Cole
Lizotte looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lizotte controlling the pace for now.
Cole is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lizotte controlling from the full mount.
Lizotte tries to control but Cole wriggling away.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is really struggling to control Cole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cole is desperately trying to improve his position but Lizotte has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to control but Lizotte is having none of it.
Cole is desperately trying to improve his position but Lizotte has a good base and remains in mount.
Lizotte content just to control the position here.
Cole is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lizotte has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lizotte (8) vs (8) Cole

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to escape the position.
Lizotte really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cole.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Lizotte is heads and Cole is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Lizotte takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stephan Lizotte (ranked 21256 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Kravichenko (ranked 1951 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Kravichenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

170 cm
23 yrs
150 lbs

175 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs

Lizotte

Kravichenko

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stephan Lizotte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Oleg Kravichenko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Lizotte has closed the distance and engaged Kravichenko in a clinch.

Lizotte decides to pull guard.
Kravichenko stopping the sweep attempt from Lizotte.
Kravichenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lizotte is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lizotte lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (2) vs (0) Kravichenko
Lizotte preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kravichenko holds on and takes a little breather.
Kravichenko wants to sweep here but Lizotte controlling him for the moment.
Lizotte wants to control from the top but Kravichenko keeps moving.
Kravichenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lizotte wants to control from the top but Kravichenko keeps moving.
Lizotte looking to pass the guard.
Kravichenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lizotte is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lizotte sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kravichenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Lizotte forces his way into half guard.
Lizotte is looking to advance position but Kravichenko won't allow it.
Lizotte is keen to just control but Kravichenko is a slippery customer.
Lizotte prevents Kravichenko from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko is trying to maintain the position but Lizotte is very close to passing his half guard.
Kravichenko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lizotte wants to take a breather but Kravichenko is having none of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lizotte trying to mount his opponent but Kravichenko defends it.
Lizotte is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kravichenko keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Kravichenko trying to keep a closed guard but Lizotte is proving a slippery customer.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravichenko, not yet.
Kravichenko keeping full guard, as Lizotte tries to pass.
Kravichenko is pulling down on Lizotte's head. It's preventing any offense from Lizotte, at least for the moment.
Kravichenko keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Lizotte is fighting to break Kravichenko's control of his arms but Kravichenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte trying to control but Kravichenko is working from the bottom.
Lizotte 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.
Lizotte trying to control but Kravichenko is working from the bottom.
Lizotte being controlled here momentarily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lizotte is one step ahead there.
Lizotte wants to control from the top but Kravichenko keeps moving.
Kravichenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lizotte's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (2) vs (2) Kravichenko
Lizotte being controlled here, momentarily.
Kravichenko postures up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte pulls Kravichenko in close to prevent any damage.
Lizotte looking to control.

Lizotte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kravichenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kravichenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kravichenko looking to pass the guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko wants to control from the top but Lizotte keeps moving.
Lizotte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lizotte keeping moving, preventing Kravichenko from controlling successfully.
Kravichenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kravichenko content to stall in guard here.
Lizotte has control of Kravichenko's left arm, preventing Kravichenko from doing any damage.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte'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.
Kravichenko trying to control but Lizotte is working from the bottom.
Lizotte lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lizotte (4) vs (2) Kravichenko
Lizotte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lizotte (7) vs (2) Kravichenko
Lizotte has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kravichenko!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lizotte (9) vs (2) Kravichenko
Kravichenko tries to lock up and control but Lizotte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kravichenko is trying to escape the mount.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kravichenko has given up his back here. Will Lizotte look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lizotte (12) vs (2) Kravichenko
Kravichenko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kravichenko rolls, trying to escape but Lizotte keeps control of the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is riding his opponent, not letting Kravichenko buck him off.
Kravichenko wants to escape the position.
Lizotte slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kravichenko trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lizotte biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lizotte takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stephan Lizotte (ranked 21413 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Anderson (ranked 3806 p4p, 374 weight class). Anderson has chosen The Killing Moon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
23 yrs
150 lbs

172 cm
25 yrs
167 lbs

Lizotte

Anderson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stephan Lizotte! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Eric Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson wants to clinch.

Anderson darts in and clinches Lizotte up against the cage.

Anderson decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lizotte 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lizotte (3) vs (0) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Lizotte trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte wants to take a breather but Anderson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lizotte.
Lizotte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Lizotte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Lizotte is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Lizotte defends easily.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lizotte controls the pace.
Lizotte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Lizotte is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson trying to control the position here.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson is trying to keep Lizotte in close.
Lizotte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lizotte stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lizotte (6) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lizotte (8) vs (0) Anderson
Lizotte wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Anderson tries to hold on but Lizotte postures up.
Lizotte pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Lizotte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lizotte controlling the position easily from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Lizotte is having none of it.
Lizotte controlling from the full mount.
Anderson tries to hold on but Lizotte postures up.
Lizotte sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson can't escape the position.
Lizotte wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Lizotte controlling the pace for now.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Lizotte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anderson trying to control here.
Anderson is controlling Lizotte's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Lizotte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lizotte is working away from the top position though.
Lizotte wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Lizotte is keeping busy.
Lizotte is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lizotte is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Lizotte has control of the leg.
Lizotte is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson has his hands clasped together around Lizotte's back. He's all about the action.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Lizotte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lizotte is working away from the top position though.
Lizotte slows the pace down in half guard.
Lizotte'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.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Lizotte stalling.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is looking to control Lizotte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Lizotte not doing much here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Lizotte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lizotte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Lizotte wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Lizotte works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lizotte (11) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson wants to control but Lizotte is having none of it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Lizotte takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Lizotte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lizotte controlling from mount.
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lizotte looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte content just to control the position here.
Lizotte avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Lizotte prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Anderson wants to control but Lizotte is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lizotte controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lizotte takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 5135 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Lizotte (ranked 21439 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Lizotte is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

180 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs

170 cm
23 yrs
150 lbs

Donde

Lizotte

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stephan Lizotte!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Lizotte clinches up with Donde and pushes him back against the cage.

Lizotte works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (0) vs (2) Lizotte
Lizotte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Donde wants to sweep here but Lizotte controlling him for the moment.
Donde looking to control but Lizotte passes into half guard.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte wants to free his trapped foot but Donde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde is trying to maintain the position but Lizotte is very close to passing his half guard.
Donde keeping hold of Lizotte's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte controlling the action here.
Donde's coaches at Arvins Bootcamp have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lizotte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
Lizotte prevents Donde from improving his position.
Lizotte trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde is controlling Lizotte's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lizotte trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.

Lizotte seems to be working for a kimura but Donde defends the submission attempt.
Donde preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lizotte sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde is working hard here to advance position.
Donde is trying to control but Lizotte passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (5) Lizotte
Lizotte moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Donde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lizotte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Lizotte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde manages to get back to half guard.
Donde desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Lizotte has control of the leg.
Lizotte sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
Donde is in trouble now - Lizotte has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (0) vs (8) Lizotte
Donde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lizotte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donde is looking to escape.
Donde is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lizotte tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lizotte tries to push Donde's head away but Donde is holding on tight.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Donde is looking to escape.
Lizotte looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donde is desperately trying to improve his position but Lizotte has a good base and remains in mount.
Lizotte forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (0) vs (11) Lizotte
Donde trying to control the action but Lizotte just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Donde's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control the hands but Lizotte won't let him.
Lizotte has the hooks in. Donde is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Donde breaks Lizotte's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (11) Lizotte
Donde tries to free his leg and advance position but Lizotte is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lizotte 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.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donde trying to control but Lizotte is working from the bottom.
Lizotte wants to sweep but no luck.
Donde trying to control the position from guard on top but Lizotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donde wants to control from the top but Lizotte keeps moving.
Lizotte can't keep his opponent in guard - Donde advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Donde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lizotte is staying active underneath Donde, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte trying to hold on to Donde's head to control him but Donde postures up.
Donde stalling away here and it's allowed Lizotte to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lizotte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lizotte lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (13) Lizotte
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte won't allow Donde to sweep him here.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Donde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lizotte stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donde 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.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lizotte wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Donde 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.
Donde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lizotte wants to pass the guard but Donde is keeping the position.
Donde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lizotte is one step ahead there.
My spies in Outer Heaven Dojo inform me that Lizotte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donde working a defensive guard here.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Donde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde has his hands on Lizotte's head, controlling the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Lizotte passes Donde's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lizotte trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.
Donde wants to control but Lizotte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donde wants to get back to full guard.
Lizotte is trying to control. Donde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lizotte seems content to control.
Donde is refusing to be controlled, as Lizotte sits in half guard.
Donde wants to control but Lizotte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lizotte is controlling the pace.
Donde controlling the position for now.
Lizotte wants to free his trapped foot but Donde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde wants to improve his position but Lizotte is controlling well.
Lizotte trying to control the action but Donde is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lizotte wins on points by 13 to 2.

Event: QFC Tournament 628 Round 1
Date: May 31, 2016

#R1#
Lizotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Araujo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Araujo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lizotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lizotte with a jab.
Lizotte lands a nice hook to Araujo's body. Araujo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lizotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Araujo clinches with his opponent.
Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Araujo controls his hands.
Araujo working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lizotte.
Lizotte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lizotte avoiding damage as Araujo throws knees to the body.
Lizotte is leaning against Araujo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lizotte is trying to stall. #T1##BC#
Araujo manages to break the clinch.
Lizotte with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Araujo darts in and clinches Lizotte up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lizotte.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Araujo as Lizotte tries to tie him up.
Araujo tries to throw a body punch but Lizotte avoids it by throwing Araujo back against the cage.
Araujo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Araujo prevents a body shot from Lizotte. #BC#
Araujo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lizotte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Araujo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizotte connects with a single shot there.
Lizotte with a nice cross.#T2#
Araujo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lizotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lizotte lands a slapping body shot.
Lizotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Araujo.
Lizotte lands a really nice looking cross but Araujo seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lizotte, as that shot connected.
Araujo checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Araujo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Lizotte.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lizotte swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Araujo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lizotte tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Araujo is in Lizotte's guard.#SUB#
Araujo 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.
Araujo advances position into side control!#T3##SUB#
Araujo has hold of Lizotte's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lizotte tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Araujo cranks the arm and Lizotte screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lizotte, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Araujo!

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