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Event:
DFC Mayhem 15
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Lebowitz throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lebowitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lebowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Power gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lebowitz scores with a nice strike.
Lebowitz lands with a cross.
Lebowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowitz.
Lebowitz swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Lebowitz. That snapped Power's head back.
Daniel Lebowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Power fails with the takedown.
Lebowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lebowitz.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lebowitz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power slips under a jab.
Lebowitz scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters circling - Lebowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lebowitz misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lebowitz won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lebowitz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Lebowitz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebowitz is squirming around, avoiding Power's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Power looking for a guillotine from mount but Lebowitz is having none of it.
Power throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Power trying to control but Lebowitz is having none of it.
Power punching from mount but Lebowitz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Power throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Power thowing shots but they're missing.
Lebowitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lebowitz tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Power goes for an armbar but Lebowitz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lebowitz. #SUB2#
Power looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lebowitz is defending well. Power quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lebowitz has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Power celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Power!
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Event:
TUF round 8
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Branco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Branco misses.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Lebowitz.
Branco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lebowitz looks to land a combination. Branco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lebowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Branco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branco shoots in and drives through. Lebowitz sprawls well.
A big right from Lebowitz misses.
Nice cross by Lebowitz.
Branco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Branco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lebowitz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowitz lands with a straight right. Branco didn't see that one coming.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Branco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lebowitz misses with a looping right.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Lebowitz.
Lebowitz lands a nice hook to Branco's body. Branco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lebowitz moves away.
Lebowitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1##CL#
Branco has managed to clinch.
Branco lands with a short shot to the head.
Lebowitz tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Lebowitz back against the cage.
Branco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lebowitz.
Lebowitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branco.
Branco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lebowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco prevents a body shot from Lebowitz.
Branco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lebowitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Branco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lebowitz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branco avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Branco.
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Lebowitz lands with a left to the head.
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!
Branco blocking some punches.
Branco slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Lebowitz fails to land. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowitz.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lebowitz lands a shot to the body.
Lebowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lebowitz lands a shoulder strike.
Branco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lebowitz is defending well for now.
Lebowitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lebowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branco.
Lebowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
Lebowitz misses with the head strike.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Lebowitz.
Branco lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
Branco misses with a body punch.
A short left from Lebowitz.
Lebowitz works on Branco's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco scores with a shot to the side of Lebowitz's head.
Lebowitz takes a shot to the head.
Lebowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lebowitz lands with a left to the head.
Lebowitz tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Lebowitz back against the cage.
A short left from Branco.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Lebowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Branco lands with a right to the head.
Lebowitz takes a shot to the head.
Branco digs a right hand into Lebowitz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lebowitz's gas tank.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Branco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Lebowitz throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lebowitz.
Branco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lebowitz is defending well.#BC#
Branco manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Lebowitz misses its intended target. #CL#
Branco instigates a clinch.
Lebowitz tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Lebowitz gets through Branco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lebowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Branco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branco misses with a body punch
and Lebowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Lebowitz cracks Branco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Branco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branco lands an uppercut.
Lebowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Branco prevents a body shot from Lebowitz.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Lebowitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Branco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lebowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branco slips a jab from Lebowitz.
Branco throws an off balance right hand
and Lebowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lebowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lebowitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Lebowitz misses with a series of wild punches.
Lebowitz 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.
#CL#
Branco pushes Lebowitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lebowitz prevents a body shot from Branco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lebowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Lebowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Branco manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Branco misses with a hook to the body
letting Lebowitz counter with a right hand.
Lebowitz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Branco drops his hands momentarily and Lebowitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Branco forces Lebowitz back against the cage and clinches.
Lebowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lebowitz blocks an elbow strike.
Lebowitz misses with some punches.
Joaquim Branco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branco looking for a takedown.
Lebowitz lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lebowitz.
A head punch on the inside from Lebowitz fails to land.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowitz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
Lebowitz lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
Lebowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Branco.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco is stalling here.
Branco slowing the pace effectively.
Branco seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lebowitz misses with the head strike.
Lebowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Branco stalling the fight.
Lebowitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lebowitz.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Lebowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lebowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lebowitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Lebowitz misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Branco - that landed with a thud.
Lebowitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lebowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lebowitz.#T3#
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowitz.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lebowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branco lands a body punch.
Lebowitz tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Lebowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lebowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lebowitz tries to work over Branco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lebowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branco has Lebowitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lebowitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lebowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco scores with a shot to the side of Lebowitz's head.
Lebowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
Lebowitz tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Lebowitz back against the cage.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Lebowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Branco.
Lebowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Branco.
Lebowitz lands a left hand.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lebowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Branco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Branco blocking some punches.
#BC#
Branco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lebowitz's waist but Lebowitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branco off to one side.
Lebowitz throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Branco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco gets through Lebowitz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowitz.
Branco blocks a body shot from Lebowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lebowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lebowitz moves away from the strike by Branco. #CL#
Branco moves into the clinch.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branco is pushing Lebowitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Branco.
Branco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lebowitz is defending well.
Lebowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lebowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Lebowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lebowitz.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of Lebowitz backwards.
Branco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Branco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Branco manages to break the clinch.
Daniel Lebowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Branco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lebowitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
Branco lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Lebowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lebowitz scores with a shot to the side of Branco's head. #BC#
Branco breaks the clinch.
Lebowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Branco on the side of the head.
Branco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lebowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Branco scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
Branco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joaquim Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco moves forwards but Lebowitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Branco closes the distance and clinches.
Branco is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Branco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lebowitz lands with a right to the head.
Lebowitz prevents a body shot from Branco.
Branco misses with an elbow over the top.
Lebowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Branco fails to land.
A short uppercut from Lebowitz.
Lebowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Branco.
A body shot lands from Lebowitz.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowitz.
A shot in the inside from Branco.
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.
Branco tries a body shot but Lebowitz blocks it.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
Lebowitz pushes Branco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lebowitz works on Branco's body with a couple of short punches.
Branco lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3##BC#
Branco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Lebowitz catches Branco right on the button with a cross.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lebowitz lands the left hand.
Branco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lebowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lebowitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daniel Lebowitz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lebowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Lebowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Branco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lebowitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branco.
Branco takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Branco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Lebowitz scores with a jab.
Branco throws the left hand but Lebowitz avoids the punch easily.
Daniel Lebowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Lebowitz.
Branco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lebowitz's hands.
Lebowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branco in his tracks.
Branco misses with a hook
enabling Lebowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Branco misses the body punch
and Lebowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branco throws a right hand that misses
and Lebowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Branco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Branco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Lebowitz prevents a body shot from Branco.
Joaquim Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebowitz digs a right hand into Branco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Branco's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lebowitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lebowitz 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Lebowitz!
Daniel Lebowitz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TUF Militech vs Mc Steele
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Saunders keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Lebowitz closes the distance and clinches.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Saunders wants to break free but Lebowitz has control.
Saunders wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saunders tries to break the clinch but Lebowitz is controlling the position.
Saunders is trying to force a seperation but Lebowitz has the dominant position.
Saunders tries to break the clinch but Lebowitz is controlling the position.
Saunders wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Lebowitz scores with a shot to the side of Saunders 's head.
Saunders is trying to force a seperation but Lebowitz has the dominant position.
Saunders is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders wants to break free but Lebowitz has control.
#BC2#
Saunders 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Saunders . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saunders .
Saunders throws an off balance right hand
and Lebowitz counters with a one-two to the body.
Saunders misses with the body kick
and Lebowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Lebowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Lebowitz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saunders lands with a shot to the body.
Lebowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saunders .
Nice shot lands for Lebowitz.
Saunders jabs at Lebowitz's body.
We've been told by Lebowitz's head coaches at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saunders loads up on a big right hand but Lebowitz slips the punch.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
Saunders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasper Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders lands a nice shot that snaps Lebowitz's head back.
Lebowitz scores with a punch to the head.
Lebowitz throws the left hand but Saunders avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Lebowitz does it's job there.#ROC#
Saunders is rocked!
Lebowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Lebowitz finish him?
Lebowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
A jab from Lebowitz misses.
A jab lands there for Lebowitz.
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lebowitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Lebowitz.
Saunders scores with a sloppy right hand. Lebowitz should have avoided that one.
Lebowitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saunders 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saunders duly obliges.
Saunders thuds his right hand into Lebowitz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Lebowitz is rocked!
Lebowitz loads up on a big right hand but Saunders slips the punch.
Saunders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Lebowitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Lebowitz.
Saunders lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Lebowitz head around and knocks him out cold! Saunders hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kasper Saunders !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Lebowitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fang on the side of the head.
Fang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fang fails with the takedown.
Fang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lebowitz! But no joy.
Fang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lebowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kon Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lebowitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Lebowitz.
A nice left hand lands by Lebowitz.
#T1#
Lebowitz working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lebowitz. #BC#
Fang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lebowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Lebowitz thuds his right hand into Fang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Lebowitz instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lebowitz.
Lebowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fang's elbow.
Lebowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lebowitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lebowitz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lebowitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fang backwards.
Lebowitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Lebowitz has Fang pressed against the cage.
Fang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lebowitz lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebowitz pushes Fang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lebowitz lands an uppercut.
Lebowitz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fang prevents a body shot from Lebowitz. #BC#
Fang breaks from the clinch.
Lebowitz lands a jab to Fang's midsection.
Fang wants to clinch up but Lebowitz keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Lebowitz.
Lebowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Fang walks into a jab.
Lebowitz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lebowitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Fang's head. #ROC2#
Fang is rocked!
We've been informed that Lebowitz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Fang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Lebowitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fang seems to have got his legs back now.
Lebowitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Fang manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Fang.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lebowitz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Lebowitz rushes Fang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lebowitz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lebowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lebowitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lebowitz. #BC#
Fang breaks from the clinch.
Lebowitz connects with a single shot there.
Lebowitz clobbers Fang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lebowitz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lebowitz circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fang to the canvas! Fang doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lebowitz keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Lebowitz!
After winning the bout, Daniel Lebowitz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 4
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Lebowitz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oddweek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lebowitz with a nice cross.
Oddweek throws a lazy uppercut
and Lebowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Lebowitz is looking to clinch.
Lebowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oddweek is looking to clinch but Lebowitz is avoiding it.
Oddweek closes the distance and clinches up with Lebowitz, looking for a takedown. Oddweek pushes Lebowitz against the cage but Lebowitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oddweek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oddweek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lebowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Lebowitz catches Oddweek right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowitz cracks Oddweek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lebowitz lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Oddweek closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Oddweek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Lebowitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Oddweek decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lebowitz to his feet.
Lebowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lebowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lebowitz jabs Oddweek to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Oddweek clinches.
Lebowitz stalling against the cage.
Lebowitz wants to stall.
#T2##BC#
Oddweek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lebowitz cracks Oddweek with an open hand slap.
Lebowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oddweek misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Lebowitz has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oddweek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Oddweek manages to break the clinch.
Lebowitz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Oddweek is rocked!#CL2#
Lebowitz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Oddweek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lebowitz misses with the head strike.
Oddweek trying to land knees to the body.
Oddweek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lebowitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oddweek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lebowitz fails to land.
Lebowitz working aggressively here.
Oddweek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lebowitz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oddweek or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oddweek. #T3#
Oddweek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lebowitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oddweek seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Oddweek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oddweek is looking for a takedown.
Lebowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Oddweek has picked Lebowitz up - he's going for a ride! Oddweek dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Oddweek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lebowitz won't allow Oddweek to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oddweek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lebowitz is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Oddweek stands up from half guard. #T4#
Oddweek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Lebowitz.
Lebowitz looks to clinch #TD#
and Oddweek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oddweek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oddweek works over Lebowitz with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebowitz working a defensive guard but Oddweek manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lebowitz is trying to work for a sweep but Oddweek has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lebowitz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Lebowitz.
James Oddweek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oddweek misses with a takedown
and Lebowitz counters with a left to the body.
Lebowitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Lebowitz moves into the clinch.
Oddweek is pushing Lebowitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oddweek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lebowitz working aggressively here.
Oddweek misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddweek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lebowitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Oddweek has hold of one of Lebowitz's legs. Lebowitz is fighting the takedown attempt but Oddweek gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Oddweek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oddweek won't allow Lebowitz to sweep him here. #T1#
Oddweek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oddweek tries to free his leg and advance position but Lebowitz is retaining full guard.
Oddweek is in close to Lebowitz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oddweek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Oddweek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lebowitz to the mat! Lebowitz manages to get full guard. #T2#
Oddweek passes Lebowitz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oddweek stalling.
Oddweek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oddweek controlling the action here.#T3#
Oddweek uses his free foot to push down on Lebowitz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lebowitz. #SUB#
Oddweek is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lebowitz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lebowitz shrugs it off.
Oddweek controlling the pace for now. #T4##SU#
Oddweek is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD#
Oddweek scores with a takedown into Lebowitz's guard.
Oddweek passes Lebowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oddweek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Oddweek is trying to work for a kimura but Lebowitz is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oddweek in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Oddweek dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lebowitz lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Lebowitz. Beautiful body shot.
Lebowitz works the jab nicely.
Oddweek moves forwards but Lebowitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lebowitz lands with a cross.
Lebowitz tries to clinch there but Oddweek circles away.
Lebowitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oddweek.
Lebowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Oddweek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Lebowitz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oddweek passes Lebowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
James Oddweek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lebowitz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Oddweek thows a huge punch but Lebowitz dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Oddweek seems content to control.
Oddweek passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oddweek controlling the pace for now. #SU#
Oddweek get's back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lebowitz moves in looking to clinch but Oddweek pushes him off.
Oddweek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Lebowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daniel Lebowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oddweek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lebowitz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oddweek somewhat.
Lebowitz tries to clinch but Oddweek moves out of range.
Lebowitz thuds his right hand into Oddweek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oddweek keeps the fight on the outside.
Lebowitz defending well as Oddweek loads up on a big left hand.
Lebowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oddweek on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Lebowitz - just one landing. #TD#
Oddweek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lebowitz napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Oddweek decides to stand back up. #T3#
A lazy left from Lebowitz finds it's target.
Oddweek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lebowitz pinned against the cage. Lebowitz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lebowitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oddweek throws a big counter combination but Lebowitz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lebowitz cracks Oddweek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oddweek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lebowitz lands with a straight right. Oddweek didn't see that one coming.
Oddweek takes one on the button.
Oddweek dives in and grabs Lebowitz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lebowitz pushes down on Oddweek's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Lebowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Oddweek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Lebowitz lands an overhand right.
Oddweek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lebowitz avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Oddweek drives through and clinches with Lebowitz against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Oddweek uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lebowitz.
Lebowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lebowitz lands an uppercut.
Lebowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Oddweek controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lebowitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lebowitz 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Lebowitz!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Lebowitz and Frankie Hollywood. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Lebowitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frankie Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lebowitz forces Hollywood back against the cage and clinches.
Hollywood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lebowitz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hollywood decides to pull guard.
Lebowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hollywood is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lebowitz (0) vs (2) Hollywood
Hollywood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lebowitz (0) vs (5) Hollywood
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lebowitz (0) vs (7) Hollywood
Hollywood is working for a guillotine from mount but Lebowitz frees his head quite easily.
Hollywood looking for a guillotine from mount but Lebowitz is having none of it.
Hollywood wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hollywood moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Lebowitz (0) vs (10) Hollywood
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lebowitz is in real trouble here. Hollywood gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lebowitz is tapping out! Hollywood wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frankie Hollywood! |
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