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Event:
DFC LV SIN CITY 20
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lichfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lichfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lichfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lichfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lichfield forces his way into half guard.
Belval on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belval tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lichfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Belval is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval wants to stand back up but Lichfield manages to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Lichfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belval has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Lichfield in side control, throwing shots but Belval defends. #SUB2#
Lichfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belval, who protects the arm well.
Lichfield working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belval knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lichfield working away.
Belval is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Lichfield working the ground and pound but Belval is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Lichfield has hold of Belval's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Belval tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lichfield cranks the arm and Belval screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Belval, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Justin Lichfield!
In his post fight interview, Justin Lichfield started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 18
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Lichfield misses with a takedown
and Belval counters with a left to the body.
Belval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lichfield momentarily.
Belval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lichfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Belval misses the target.
Lichfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lichfield shoots in and drives through. Belval sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Belval misses the target.
Lichfield has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lichfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Belval misses.
Justin Lichfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lichfield instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval can't break the clinch.
Lichfield jumps guard but Belval stands there with Lichfield around his waist. Lichfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lichfield jumps guard but Belval turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Belval has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Lichfield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lichfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Lichfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belval defends it easily.#SUB#
Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Belval pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.
Lichfield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lichfield tries to get out of the position.
Belval tries to stand but Lichfield is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Lichfield working for a triangle but Belval defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lichfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belval is looking to stand up but Lichfield won't let him. #SU2#
Belval stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belval connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Belval displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belval works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belval digs a good body shot into Lichfield's ribs.
Lichfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Belval circles away.
#T3#
Belval thuds a left hand into Lichfield's body.
Belval lands a jab.
Lichfield shoots and misses
enabling Belval to counter with a crisp jab.
Lichfield is breathing heavily.
Belval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lichfield shoots in for a takedown but Belval shows good takedown defense.
Belval throws out a counter right but Lichfield avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Belval lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lichfield doesn't seem phased though.
Belval connects with the punch.
Lichfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lichfield throws a right hand that misses
and Belval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belval lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belval scores with a nice right hand.
Belval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lichfield had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Belval lands with a shot to the body.
Lichfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Belval finds it's target.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belval, as that shot connected.
Belval bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lichfield walks into a jab.
Belval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lichfield fails with the takedown
and Belval counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Lichfield is rocked!
Belval has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lichfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Lichfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lichfield dodges the punch combination from Belval.
Lichfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Lichfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Belval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lichfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belval scores with a punch to the head.
Belval with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vayle Belval dominated that round.
That's time! Lichfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lichfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lichfield has his takedown stuffed
and Belval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belval lands with a hook. Lichfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lichfield on the side of the head.
Belval is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lichfield misses with a takedown
and Belval counters with a stiff right hand.
Belval lands with a big left! Lichfield is wobbled badly! Belval comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lichfield to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vayle Belval!
Vayle Belval decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 15
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Lichfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sultan misses with an uppercut. Lichfield saw that one coming.
Lichfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sultan is fending him off so far but Lichfield persists. Nope, Sultan circles away and we're back to standing.
Sultan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Lichfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lichfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sultan working for a triangle but Lichfield defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sultan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Sultan looking for a guillotine here but Lichfield defends easily.
Lichfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Lichfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sultan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lichfield has managed to get both his arms back between Sultan's legs - danger averted.
Lichfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lichfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Sultan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lichfield defends well.#T1#
Lichfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sultan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lichfield is in close to Sultan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Sultan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lichfield stacks Sultan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lichfield!
Sultan tries to bench press Lichfield off him but Lichfield keeps the position.
Sultan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sultan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Lichfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sultan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lichfield tries for a kimura but Sultan is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Lichfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sultan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sultan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lichfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Sultan is defending well.
Sultan tries to bench press Lichfield off him but Lichfield keeps the position.
Lichfield working the ground and pound.
Sultan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lichfield is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sultan can't escape the position.
Sultan wants to control but Lichfield is having none of it.
Sultan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Sultan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sultan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sultan working to try and regain half guard.
Lichfield landing punches. #SUB#
Lichfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lichfield working the ground and pound effectively.
Sultan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lichfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Lichfield raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Lichfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Lichfield has hold of Sultan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sultan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sultan tries to lock up and control but Lichfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Lichfield with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sultan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sultan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lichfield trying to mount his opponent but Sultan defends it. #SUB#
Lichfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lichfield is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sultan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sultan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lichfield seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sultan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lichfield pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lichfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sultan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sultan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sultan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Justin Lichfield has been cut.
Lichfield tries to bum rush Sultan with a series of wild strikes but Sultan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Lichfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sultan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Justin Lichfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sultan looks to move to half guard but instead Lichfield has passed into mount! Damn!
Sultan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sultan tries to hold on but Lichfield pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lichfield lands a big shot there that rocks Sultan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lichfield cracks Sultan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lichfield manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sultan to take his back!
Sultan tries to roll but Lichfield sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Sultan fending off the submission attempt from Lichfield.
Lichfield keeps control of the position as Sultan tries to break free.
#T1#
Sultan keeps trying to improve his position.
Lichfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sultan can do to turn this around?
Sultan wants to control his opponent's hands but Lichfield gets his hands free. #SUB#
Lichfield has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sultan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sultan tries to break free.
#SUB#
Lichfield looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Lichfield working for a choke but Sultan is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sultan is in bad spot here.
Sultan is still trying to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Lichfield is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lichfield keeps control of the position as Sultan tries to break free.
Sultan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Lichfield is looking for the choke from the back position but Sultan is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lichfield is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sultan is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Lichfield is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sultan is defending well though. Lichfield let's go of the attempt for now.
Sultan is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB#
Lichfield is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sultan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sultan tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Sultan has hold of Lichfield's leg, trying to break free but it's let Lichfield lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Sultan is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Lichfield throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Lichfield!
Justin Lichfield decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Sin City 10 Lahey v Shreve
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Jacobi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lichfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Lichfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lichfield keeping moving, preventing Jacobi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lichfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobi is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobi advances to half guard.
Lichfield tries to get to full guard but Jacobi has control of the leg.
Jacobi is trying to control the action in half guard but Lichfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichfield is refusing to be controlled, as Jacobi sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lichfield can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobi pulls his head out easily.
Lichfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Jacobi wants to control but Lichfield is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lichfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobi pulls his head out easily.
Lichfield is staying active underneath Jacobi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lichfield tries to roll over but Jacobi keeps him under control.
Lichfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lichfield.
Jacobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lichfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobi 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.
Lichfield keeping moving, preventing Jacobi from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lichfield looking for subs off his back but Jacobi has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lichfield is looking to get back to full guard here but Jacobi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jacobi trying to control the position but Lichfield is working away. #SUB#
Jacobi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacobi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lichfield is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jacobi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lichfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Jacobi is looking to take a break and control but Lichfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jacobi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lichfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jacobi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lichfield's legs.
Jacobi wants to control but Lichfield is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lichfield is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jacobi's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jacobi! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Lichfield has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Jacobi!
A victorious Johnny Jacobi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TUF round 4
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Lichfield walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gardner.#TD#
Lichfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gardner did well to prevent Lichfield getting side control.#SUB#
Lichfield is looking for a kimura here.
Gardner punching from the bottom.
Gardner is looking for a sweep. Lichfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lichfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Lichfield working Gardner over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Lichfield there. #T1##SUB#
Lichfield looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Lichfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gardner is just riding it out for now. Lichfield eventually gives up the hold.
Lichfield lands strikes from half guard.
Lichfield trying to pass the guard but Gardner defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lichfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gardner is looking to escape.
Lichfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lichfield lands a heavy elbow.
Lichfield scoring with strikes but Gardner is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner 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.#SUB2#
Gardner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lichfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gardner is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Lichfield is trying to work for a kimura but Gardner is defending well.
Gardner moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lichfield chips away with some ground and pound.
Gardner has momentary wrist control but Lichfield slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been informed that Gardner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lichfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lichfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Lichfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Gardner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lichfield defends well.
Lichfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gardner's head.
Lichfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gardner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lichfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner can't keep his opponent in guard - Lichfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lichfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gardner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Lichfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Justin Lichfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lichfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lichfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Lichfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gardner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gardner tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichfield advances nicely into full mount.
Lichfield landing punches.
Lichfield working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner tries to hold on but Lichfield pushes him away. #T1#
Lichfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gardner's face.
Gardner can't escape the position.
The referee warns Gardner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Lichfield has hold of Gardner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gardner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lichfield punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lichfield lands with some strikes.
Lichfield is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Lichfield is working for a guillotine from mount but Gardner frees his head quite easily.
Lichfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lichfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gardner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lichfield putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Gardner is rocked!
Lichfield postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gardner badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lichfield around the waist but Lichfield pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lichfield is the winner by TKO! Lichfield jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Lichfield!
Justin Lichfield bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Sin City 6 Jaskok vs Teller
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Crespo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lichfield tries to pull guard but Crespo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Lichfield jumps into guard, dragging Crespo to the mat.
Crespo trying to control but Lichfield is working from the bottom.
Lichfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Lichfield has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lichfield can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Lichfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichfield keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lichfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Crespo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lichfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Lichfield's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lichfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Crespo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lichfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crespo cracks Lichfield with a solid left hand.
Crespo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Lichfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lichfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lichfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Lichfield's legs - danger averted.
Lichfield looks winded!
Lichfield has momentary wrist control but Crespo slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Lichfield looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lichfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crespo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lichfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crespo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crespo scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Crespo 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. #T3##SUB2#
Lichfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Crespo landing some decent shots from guard.
Crespo stands up over Lichfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crespo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Lichfield looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Lichfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crespo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lichfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Crespo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crespo trying to control but Lichfield is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lichfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crespo scoring with some ground and pound.
Crespo working some strikes from top position.
Crespo content to stall in guard here.
Crespo is looking to stand up but Lichfield won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Lichfield has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A left and a right from Crespo both land. Nice combination.
Lichfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Crespo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crespo is defended easily by Lichfield.#TD2#
Lichfield dives in and scores a takedown into Crespo's guard.
Lichfield working some strikes from top position.
Lichfield wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.
Lichfield is working Crespo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lichfield landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Lichfield preventing the sweep.
Lichfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lichfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crespo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justin Lichfield has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lichfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crespo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crespo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lichfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crespo defends it easily.
Lichfield is breathing heavily.#T2#
Lichfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crespo throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lichfield has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
Crespo distracts Lichfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crespo passes into half guard.
Crespo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crespo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Crespo is working for a submission of some sort.
Lichfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crespo is trying to control. Lichfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Lichfield is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lichfield actively working from the bottom here.
Lichfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lichfield working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crespo has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Lichfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lichfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lichfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crespo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lichfield is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crespo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Crespo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Christian Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crespo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Justin Lichfield has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Crespo misses.
Crespo throws a one two combo.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lichfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lichfield.
Crespo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Lichfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lichfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crespo's guard.
Lichfield working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lichfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crespo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lichfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crespo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lichfield lands a couple of elbows.
Crespo is trying to keep Lichfield in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo controlling Lichfield's posture. #SUB2#
Lichfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crespo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crespo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Lichfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lichfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crespo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Crespo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lichfield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crespo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lichfield.#T2#
Crespo wants to control but Lichfield is keeping him busy.
Lichfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crespo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Crespo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Crespo lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lichfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crespo's best efforts.
Crespo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crespo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Lichfield actively working from the bottom here.
Crespo wants to stand but Lichfield has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Crespo is looking to take a break and control but Lichfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crespo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lichfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crespo.
Christian Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crespo moves into full mount! Lichfield won't be happy about that!
Crespo working the ground and pound effectively.
Lichfield can't escape the position.
Lichfield keeps trying to improve his position.
Crespo looking to control but Lichfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Crespo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lichfield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crespo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lichfield hang on?
Crespo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lichfield is looking to escape.
Crespo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lichfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crespo pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Crespo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crespo 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Crespo!
An out of breath Christian Crespo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 5
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Lichfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Brunos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Lichfield scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brunos struggling a bit here.
Brunos is trying to buck Lichfield off.#SUB#
Lichfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brunos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brunos is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lichfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lichfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brunos manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Lichfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Lichfield is nestled in close to Brunos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brunos wants to control but Lichfield is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lichfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Brunos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brunos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lichfield working Brunos over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lichfield lands a nice short elbow.
Brunos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brunos wants to improve his position but Lichfield is controlling well.
Lichfield is nestled in close to Brunos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Brunos wants to improve his position but Lichfield is controlling well.
Lichfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brunos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lichfield is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lichfield lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lichfield prevents Brunos from standing back up.
#SUB#
Lichfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lichfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Brunos is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Lichfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brunos! #SUB#
Lichfield is working for a guillotine from mount but Brunos frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Lichfield is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brunos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lichfield is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brunos tries to hold on but Lichfield pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lichfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4##SUB#
Lichfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lichfield in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brunos wants to hold on but Lichfield pushes him away.
Lichfield cracks Brunos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#
Brunos is rocked!
Brunos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brunos gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lichfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lichfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brunos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lichfield landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lichfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brunos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lichfield's waist but Lichfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brunos off to one side. #TD#
Lichfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brunos on his heels. He'll look to pass Brunos's guard now, I'm sure.
Lichfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brunos is still in real trouble! Can Lichfield finish him?
Brunos keeping full guard, as Lichfield tries to pass.
Brunos seems to have recovered his senses.
Lichfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lichfield passes Brunos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lichfield is looking for a kimura here.
Brunos has hold of Lichfield's hands but Lichfield slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lichfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lichfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brunos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Brunos gets back to full guard.
Lichfield lands a couple of digs.
Lichfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunos can do to turn this around?
Brunos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lichfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brunos's head.#SUB#
Lichfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lichfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brunos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lichfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lichfield landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Lichfield is working Brunos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lichfield postures up.
Brunos has momentary wrist control but Lichfield slips an elbow through the middle.
Brunos wants to sweep but no luck.
Lichfield chips away with some ground and pound.
Lichfield is fighting to break Brunos's control of his arms but Brunos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lichfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brunos's head.
Brunos is breathing heavily.
Lichfield wants to pass the guard but Brunos is keeping the position.
Lichfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lichfield landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lichfield lands a couple of elbows.
Lichfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lichfield chips away with some ground and pound.
Lichfield lands a couple of digs.
Lichfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brunos's head.
Lichfield passes Brunos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lichfield trying to work for an americana but Brunos has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Lichfield 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.
Lichfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Lichfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brunos trying to control the position.
Lichfield prevents Brunos from getting back to his feet.
Lichfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunos is keeping the position for now.
Lichfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brunos's head.
Lichfield stopping the sweep attempt from Brunos.
Brunos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lichfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Lichfield landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lichfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brunos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lichfield is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Lichfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brunos was covering up waiting for the punch and Lichfield finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lichfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lichfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Lichfield landing with the ground and pound.
Lichfield distracts Brunos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brunos is trying to keep Lichfield in close.
Brunos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brunos is trying to keep Lichfield in close.
Lichfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Lichfield drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brunos dives on top into guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brunos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Lichfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lichfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lichfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brunos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lichfield looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brunos has picked Lichfield up and slammed him! Lichfield can't keep hold of the triangle and Brunos manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Brunos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lichfield, who protects the arm well.
Lichfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brunos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Brunos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lichfield is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lichfield tries to buck Brunos off but Brunos is having none of it.
Lichfield is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Brunos stands up and beckons Lichfield to his feet. #TD#
Lichfield darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lichfield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brunos is trying to stand.
Lichfield lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Brunos is defending against the submission attempts here by Lichfield.
#T3#
Lichfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lichfield connects with a nice short shot to Brunos's temple.
Lichfield working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lichfield connects with a nice short shot to Brunos's temple.
Lichfield is nestled in close to Brunos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brunos is looking to control Lichfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brunos avoid being mounted?
Lichfield drops an elbow to the side of Brunos's head. #SUB#
Lichfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brunos is just riding it out for now. Lichfield eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lichfield connects with a nice short shot to Brunos's temple. #SUB2#
Brunos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lichfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lichfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jimmy Brunos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lichfield drops an elbow to the side of Brunos's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Lichfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lichfield 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Lichfield!
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 1
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Lichfield moves away from the strike by Page.
Lichfield loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
Lichfield loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
Page looks for a takedown but Lichfield sprawls well.
Lichfield lands with a right hand.
Page throws a right and a left that Lichfield avoids nicely.
Lichfield is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lichfield throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lichfield.#CL2#
Page clinches up against the cage.
Lichfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Page to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichfield is trying to pull guard but Page has him pressed against the cage.
Lichfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Page smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lichfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Lichfield shows good takedown defense.
Justin Lichfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lichfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Lichfield has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lichfield after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Page breaks from the clinch.
Lichfield misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lichfield cracks Page with an open hand slap.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lichfield misses with a hook to the body
and Page counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lichfield throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lichfield.
Page staying out of range there.#CL#
Lichfield has Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Lichfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Lichfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Lichfield pulls Page into guard.
#SUB#
Lichfield isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Page stacks Lichfield on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Page!
Page in side control, throwing shots but Lichfield defends.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page is looking to take a break and control but Lichfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Page looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lichfield is avoiding damage well.
Lichfield parries the strikes from Page easily there. Page is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lichfield to escape.
Page is looking to take a break and control but Lichfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lichfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Lichfield manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lichfield regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Page avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lichfield looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Page has picked Lichfield up and slammed him! Lichfield can't keep hold of the triangle and Page manages to pass to side control!
Lichfield is breathing heavily.
Lichfield looking for a sweep but Page has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Page looking to finish with strikes here!
Page punching from mount but Lichfield doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Page misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Page looking to control but Lichfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lichfield working to try and regain half guard.
Lichfield is squirming around, avoiding Page's attempts to control the action.
Lichfield holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Page tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lichfield manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lichfield wants to get back to full guard.
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 Lichfield will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Lichfield misses its intended target.
Lichfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Page. Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Lichfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lichfield.
Lichfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lichfield misses with a wild combination.
Page will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Lichfield as he connects with a hook.
Lichfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lichfield.
Lichfield misses with a straight right.
Lichfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Page looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
The fighters circling - Lichfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lichfield misses the target.
Page shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Justin Lichfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Page.
Page avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Page shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Lichfield misses.
Page tries for a takedown but Lichfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Page is breathing heavily.
Lichfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Lichfield throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Lichfield.
Nice defenses there by Page.
Page is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Page throws a series of punches but Lichfield avoids them all with ease.
Lichfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Page feints the counter takedown.
Page shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lichfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Page fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Page takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lichfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lichfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Page looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Justin Lichfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Page avoids the body shot from Lichfield.
#CL#
Lichfield has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lichfield tries to pull guard but Page won't allow it.
Lichfield tries to pull guard but Page won't allow it.
Lichfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Lichfield jumps guard.
#SUB#
Lichfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lichfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lichfield is looking to cinch up a triangle. Page throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lichfield's body to avoid the submission. Lichfield has instead reached around Page's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lichfield arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Lichfield!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lichfield gets a clinch.
Lichfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lichfield keeps control of Odom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Lichfield gets control of Odom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lichfield will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Odom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Odom cracks Lichfield with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Lichfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Odom pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lichfield is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Odom frees his head nicely. Oh but Lichfield has switched to an armbar! Odom is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Justin Lichfield!
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