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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Lupo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Waters defends well and Lupo ends up having to push Waters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Waters is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Lupo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lupo showed some decent athleticism there.
Waters tries to get to full guard but Lupo has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lupo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waters is just riding it out for now. Lupo eventually gives up the hold.
Waters trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lupo in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Waters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lupo is working away from the top position though.
Lupo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lupo in particular looking to stall.
Lupo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Waters reverses the position - he's now on top in Lupo's guard.
Lupo wants to stand and escape but Waters is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Waters is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lupo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lupo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Waters being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Waters holds on and takes a little breather.
Lupo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lupo passes into half guard.
Waters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Waters is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Lupo wants to work for an arm triangle but Waters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Waters really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T3##SUB2#
Lupo is trying to work for a kimura but Waters is defending well.
Lupo prevents Waters from improving his position.
Well, if Lupo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Waters tries to kick Lupo off but Lupo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lupo wants to take a breather but Waters is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lupo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lupo moves into full mount! Waters won't be happy about that! #T4#
Lupo controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Lupo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Lupo is working for a guillotine from mount but Waters frees his head quite easily.
Lupo controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters is controlling an arm, preventing Lupo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lupo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lupo fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters attempts a counter takedown but Lupo avoids it well and moves away.
Lupo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Lupo gets tackled into the cage by Waters. Waters maintains the clinch.
Waters is trying to maintain a safe position but Lupo gets an underhook and turns Waters into the cage.
Waters misses with a knee to the head.
Waters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lupo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waters prevents it.
Waters really is a fat lump.
Waters is trying to push Lupo away but Lupo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters tries to break free but Lupo pushes him back against the cage.
Lupo looking for a takedown.
Christoper Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Waters trying to control the position but instead, Lupo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Waters into the cage.
Lupo has Waters pressed against the cage, preventing Waters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Waters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lupo is trying to drag Waters to the mat but Waters just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waters tries to circle away but Lupo has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lupo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Waters is trying to break free.#TD2#
Lupo manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Waters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lupo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Waters has Lupo in his guard.#REVB#
Lupo scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Lupo stands up over Waters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lupo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Waters trying to control the position.
Lupo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waters swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Lupo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Lupo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Waters tries to counter by clinching up but Lupo breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lupo.
Lupo with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Waters moves into the clinch.#BC#
Waters breaks the clinch.
Lupo shoots for a double leg takedown but Waters sprawls well. He's pushed Lupo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Waters throwing a counter right hand but Lupo manages to avoid it.
Lupo fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lupo.
Waters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lupo sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Lupo shoots for a double leg takedown but Waters sprawls well. He's pushed Lupo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Waters throwing a counter right hand but Lupo manages to avoid it.
Lupo is breathing heavily.
Lupo darts in looking for a takedown but Waters gets double underhooks and turns Lupo into the cage.
Lupo misses with a takedown
and Waters counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lupo thinking.
Lupo with a poor takedown
and Waters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimmy Lupo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lupo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Waters gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christoper Waters dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Waters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Waters moves into the clinch.#BC#
Waters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waters circles away.
Waters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupo closes the distance and clinches up with Waters, looking for a takedown. Lupo pushes Waters against the cage but Waters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lupo tries for a takedown but Waters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Waters tries to counter by clinching up but Lupo breaks away and moves out of range.
Christoper Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Waters stuffs the takedown attempt from Lupo. Lupo gets slowly back to his feet.
Waters tries to counter with a takedown but Lupo is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupo fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Waters was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lupo.
Lupo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lupo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Waters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Lupo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Waters darts in and clinches Lupo up against the cage.
Waters is looking to control Lupo's arms but Lupo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Waters has his back to the cage.
Lupo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lupo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Waters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lupo fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Lupo misses with a takedown
and Waters counters with a right hand to the body.
Lupo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waters missing with a left hand there. Lupo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Waters gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Waters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Waters is looking for a kimura but Lupo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waters to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Waters is working for a kimura but Lupo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Waters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lupo is just riding it out for now. Waters eventually gives up the hold.
Lupo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Waters wants to stand and escape but instead Lupo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lupo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lupo looking to pass the guard.
Waters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Waters tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Lupo gets to his feet - Waters follows without any prompting.
Christoper Waters is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupo fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lupo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waters is fending him off so far but Lupo persists. Nope, Waters circles away and we're back to standing.
Waters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lupo sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christoper Waters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Waters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christoper Waters!
The defeated Jimmy Lupo had this to say: 'The Big Bad Wolf will be back.. and better than ever!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Lupo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Lupo gets a double leg takedown into Burris's guard.
Burris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lupo.
Burris keeping moving, preventing Lupo from controlling successfully.
Lupo throws a big elbow that misses.
Lupo postures up in Burris's guard and throws a big left but Burris blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lupo stops Burris from standing up.
Burris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Burris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lupo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lupo somewhat.#TD2#
Lupo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burris is wriggling around but Lupo manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVR#
Lupo controlling the action here.
Burris tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lupo manages to move to mount!
Lupo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lupo on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Lupo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Burris is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lupo landing punches. #ROC2#
Burris is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Burris has left one of his arms exposed and Lupo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Burris screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Lupo!
Jimmy Lupo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Lupo tries to sprawl but Delacruz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lupo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Delacruz lands a head kick!
Lupo has his takedown stuffed
and Delacruz counters with a head kick. #CL#
Delacruz rushes Lupo and pushes him back against the cage in a 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!#TD#
Delacruz successfully pulls guard.
Delacruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lupo wants to control from the top but Delacruz keeps moving.
Delacruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lupo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delacruz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lupo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delacruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupo trying to control but Delacruz is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Lupo stands up from Delacruz's guard - Lupo perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Delacruz clinches up with Lupo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Delacruz gets control of Lupo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Delacruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Delacruz keeping moving, preventing Lupo from controlling successfully.
Delacruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lupo won't allow Delacruz to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Delacruz is working an open guard so Lupo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lupo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delacruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lupo somewhat.#T2##CL#
Delacruz has managed to clinch.
Lupo tries to pull guard but Delacruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cody Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Lupo tries to pull guard but Delacruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lupo tries for a takedown but Delacruz manages to get underhooks.
Lupo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Delacruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Delacruz clinches up against the cage.
Lupo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3##TD#
Delacruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delacruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Lupo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lupo wants to control from the top but Delacruz keeps moving. #SUB#
Delacruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lupo trying to control the position from guard on top but Delacruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupo prevents Delacruz from getting back to his feet.
Lupo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Delacruz wants to get back to his feet but Lupo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lupo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delacruz is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lupo shoots in and gets a takedown into Delacruz's guard.#ES#
Delacruz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Lupo manages to pull guard.
Delacruz wants to stand but Lupo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Delacruz preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Delacruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lupo closes the distance and pushes Delacruz back into the cage.
Lupo tries to break the clinch but Delacruz is controlling the position.
Lupo is working for takedown but Delacruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Delacruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lupo has Delacruz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lupo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Delacruz tumbling to the mat - Lupo dives into Delacruz's guard.
Lupo prevents Delacruz from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupo can do to turn this around?
Lupo is pushing down on Delacruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Delacruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Lupo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lupo prevents Delacruz from standing back up.
#T1#
Delacruz won't allow Lupo to pass to mount.
Lupo prevents Delacruz from standing back up.
Lupo is trying to control. Delacruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Delacruz tries to kick Lupo off but Lupo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Lupo seems to be looking for submissions.
Delacruz trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lupo is looking for a kimura but Delacruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lupo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Delacruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Lupo there. #T2#
Delacruz is in trouble now - Lupo has advanced to mount!
Delacruz tries to buck Lupo off but he can't manage it.
Delacruz is trying to stand but he's just given Lupo his back.#SUB2#
Lupo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Delacruz is defending well though. Lupo let's go of the attempt for now.
Lupo lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Jimmy Lupo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lupo tightening his grip on Delacruz, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lupo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Delacruz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lupo is breathing heavily.#T3#
Delacruz wants to get back to his feet.
Lupo has good solid back control here.
Delacruz is trying to stand back up.
Lupo keeps control of the position as Delacruz tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Delacruz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delacruz is trying to stand back up.
Lupo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Delacruz is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Delacruz showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lupo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lupo looks for a takedown but Delacruz sprawls well.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lupo enables Delacruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lupo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lupo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Delacruz dives into side control.
#REVB#
Lupo tries to buck Delacruz off but Delacruz is having none of it.
Delacruz wants to stand but Lupo is controlling his arm.
Delacruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Delacruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lupo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Delacruz stalls from top position.#T1#
Delacruz working away.
Delacruz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lupo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lupo struggling a bit here.
Lupo is not content to let Delacruz control the position. #SUB#
Delacruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lupo is looking to regain half guard here but Delacruz keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delacruz trying to control the position but Lupo is working away.
Lupo tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lupo taking a bit of punishment here - Delacruz scoring with strikes.
Lupo can't do much from the bottom here.
Delacruz taking a break here but Lupo is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3##SU#
Delacruz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jimmy Lupo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delacruz leaves Lupo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Delacruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Delacruz stops a takedown attempt from Lupo.
Cody Delacruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Lupo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delacruz.
A frustrated look appears on Lupo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lupo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Delacruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4##BC#
Delacruz breaks the clinch.
Delacruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
Delacruz rushes Lupo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delacruz leaning against his opponent.
Lupo wants to take the fight to the mat but Delacruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Delacruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delacruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Delacruz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lupo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Delacruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Delacruz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cody Delacruz!
The defeated Jimmy Lupo had this to say: 'The Big Bad Wolf will be back.. and better than ever!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Lupo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Beard to counter with a crisp jab.
Beard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Beard moves into range and clinches up with Lupo.#BC#
Beard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupo with a poor takedown
and Beard counters with a three punch combo that has Lupo backing up. Lupo nods at Beard to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Beard moves into the clinch.#BC#
Beard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beard tries a head kick but it misses.
Lupo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beard defends it well.
Beard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lupo misses with a takedown
and Beard counters with a three punch combo that has Lupo backing up. Lupo nods at Beard to acknowledge the strikes.
Arthur Beard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Lupo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beard is trying to defend but Lupo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beard keeping control of the position. #T1##SUB2#
Lupo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lupo is working away from the top position though.
Beard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lupo is thwarting Beard's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lupo lands a nice short elbow.
Lupo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beard keeps working. #SUB#
Beard actively working from the bottom here.
Lupo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beard wants to get back to full guard.
Beard trying to control from the bottom.
Beard has a hand on Lupo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lupo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lupo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beard tries to hold on but Lupo pushes him away.
Lupo tries to control but Beard wriggling away.
Beard wants to control but Lupo is having none of it.
Beard gets back to half guard.
Lupo is thwarting Beard's attempts to control the position.
Lupo is controlling the pace.
It looks like Lupo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beard wants to control but Lupo is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lupo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Beard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Lupo!
A very excited looking Jimmy Lupo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lupo gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lupo is looking for a kimura here.
Guy tries to roll over but Lupo keeps him under control.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guy is trying to control but can't.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Lupo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lupo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lupo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guy is looking to stand up but Lupo isn't so interested in that idea.
Lupo slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Guy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy wants to control the position but Lupo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lupo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guy wants to get back to full guard but Lupo has mounted him!
Lupo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lupo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lupo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Guy has given up his back here. Will Lupo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Lupo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Guy has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Lupo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Guy taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Lupo doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Lupo!
Jimmy Lupo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Lupo has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Mcconnell counters with a shoot takedown. Lupo fights it but they end up in guard.
Lupo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcconnell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcconnell wants to stand but Lupo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcconnell looking to sit in guard and control but Lupo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mcconnell keeping full guard, as Lupo tries to pass. #SUB#
Mcconnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lupo defends well.
Lupo slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
Lupo breaks from Mcconnell's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Mcconnell tries to hold on but Lupo pushes him away.
Mcconnell is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Lupo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mcconnell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mcconnell swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lupo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcconnell tries to lock up and control but Lupo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#ES#
Mcconnell bucks Lupo off and manages to get back to his feet!
Mcconnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lupo at a distance.
Jimmy Lupo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupo walks into a straight right hand from Mcconnell.#T2#
Lupo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcconnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcconnell throws a big counter combination but Lupo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcconnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lupo shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcconnell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lupo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcconnell is looking for a counter combo.
Jc Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Lupo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls well. He's pushed Lupo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lupo looks winded!
Mcconnell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Lupo tries to sprawl but Mcconnell drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lupo has one foot on Mcconnell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Lupo gets a takedown into half guard.
Mcconnell wants to get back to full guard.
Mcconnell is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcconnell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Lupo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcconnell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcconnell wants to get back to his feet.
Mcconnell wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lupo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcconnell defends it well.
Mcconnell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lupo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lupo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcconnell keeping full guard, as Lupo tries to pass.
Mcconnell lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lupo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcconnell is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lupo looks for a takedown but Mcconnell sprawls well.
As Lupo looks to move away, Mcconnell throws a big counter combo but Lupo just gets out of the way.
Lupo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcconnell swivels and escapes.
Mcconnell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcconnell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lupo back to the cage. Mcconnell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lupo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Jc Mcconnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mcconnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Mcconnell tries to keep at a distance but Lupo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcconnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupo backwards.
Mcconnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcconnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Mcconnell successfully pulls guard.
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lupo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcconnell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lupo has managed to get both his arms back between Mcconnell's legs - danger averted.
Lupo trying to move into half guard but instead Mcconnell has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Lupo working for a triangle but Mcconnell defends it easily.
Mcconnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcconnell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lupo is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU#
Mcconnell gets to his feet - Lupo follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Lupo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lupo is breathing heavily.
Lupo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcconnell controls Lupo momentarily but Lupo frees himself.
Mcconnell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mcconnell connects with a couple of short punches.
Lupo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mcconnell wants to stand but Lupo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcconnell trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2#
Mcconnell preventing the sweep.
Lupo wants to stand up but Mcconnell is controlling him.
Mcconnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcconnell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lupo keeping moving, preventing Mcconnell from controlling successfully. #SU#
Mcconnell gets to his feet. Lupo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Lupo moves into the clinch.
Lupo tries for a takedown but Mcconnell manages to get underhooks.
Mcconnell lands with a light punch inside.
Lupo blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupo.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcconnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcconnell has a couple of punches blocked by Lupo.
Lupo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcconnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcconnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupo backwards.
Mcconnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupo missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcconnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcconnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Lupo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupo stalls.
Lupo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jc Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Lupo tries to pull guard but Mcconnell won't allow it.
Mcconnell lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcconnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcconnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupo.
Mcconnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcconnell.
Mcconnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupo can't get the takedown.
Mcconnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcconnell throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jc Mcconnell dominated that second round.
That's time! Mcconnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mcconnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcconnell tries to bum rush Lupo with a series of wild strikes but Lupo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Lupo with that takedown attempt.
Lupo has a takedown stuffed.
Lupo with a poor takedown
and Mcconnell counters with a one-two to the body.
Jc Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Lupo.
Lupo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcconnell sprawls well. He's pushed Lupo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcconnell feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Mcconnell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcconnell in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Mcconnell decides to stand up.
Lupo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Mcconnell misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Mcconnell rushes Lupo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcconnell as Lupo tries to tie him up.
Mcconnell working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcconnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcconnell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcconnell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Mcconnell.
Lupo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Lupo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lupo tries to move into range but Mcconnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jc Mcconnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mcconnell moves into the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lupo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mcconnell's brow.
Mcconnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lupo's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcconnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcconnell misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##TD#
Mcconnell manages to pull guard.
Mcconnell pulls Lupo in close to prevent any damage.
Lupo looking to pass the guard.
Jimmy Lupo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupo throwing strikes but missing.
Mcconnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcconnell is looking to stand up but Lupo isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Mcconnell is looking for a triangle but Lupo pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lupo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcconnell is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mcconnell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jc Mcconnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcconnell tries to bum rush Lupo with a series of wild strikes but Lupo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Lupo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcconnell is trying to maintain the position but Lupo is very close to passing his half guard.
Lupo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lupo is taking a breather. Mcconnell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mcconnell pushes Lupo off looking to stand but Lupo dives back in and keeps control.
Jc Mcconnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jc Mcconnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcconnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jc Mcconnell!
Jimmy Lupo spoke after the fight, saying 'The Big Bad Wolf will be back.. and better than ever!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lupo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lupo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kidd wants to stand but Lupo is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kidd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lupo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lupo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kidd's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupo wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Kidd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lupo on the ground.
Lupo throwing strikes from guard but Kidd blocks nicely. #T1#
Lupo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kidd is keeping the position for now.
Lupo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lupo wanted to stand there but Kidd had control of the position.
Kidd has momentary wrist control but Lupo slips an elbow through the middle.
Lupo postures up.
Lupo advances to half guard.
Lupo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kidd is in trouble now - Lupo has advanced to mount! #T2#
Lupo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kidd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lupo looking to isolate an arm here. Kidd doesn't see it coming and as Lupo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lupo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Lupo!
Jimmy Lupo 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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