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Event:
The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Martinez does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of De La Romana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Martinez lands a slapping body shot.
Martinez scores with a jab to the head.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by De La Romana.
De La Romana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De La Romana is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
#KD2#
Martinez sends De La Romana crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Martinez is motioning to the referee to let De La Romana up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
De La Romana is rocked!
Santiago Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of De La Romana's head, knocking him out cold! Martinez is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Martinez!
Santiago Martinez 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:
Chaos FC 6
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
De La Romana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De La Romana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels.#TD#
De La Romana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Michaels looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Michaels is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De La Romana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michaels is pushing De La Romana's head away, looking to escape. De La Romana manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Romana has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
De La Romana controlling from mount. #SUB#
Michaels defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from De La Romana.
De La Romana content just to control the position here.
De La Romana trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
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.
De La Romana throws a sloppy strike and Michaels uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Michaels has ended up in De La Romana's guard.
De La Romana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
De La Romana wants to stand up but Michaels is controlling him. #SUB#
De La Romana working for a triangle but Michaels defends it easily.
#SUB#
De La Romana pushes a forearm under Michaels's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Michaels is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector De La Romana!
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Event:
Chaos FC 5
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
De La Romana checks the leg kick nicely there.
De La Romana shoots in but no luck this time.
De La Romana dives in for a single leg takedown but Marley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
De La Romana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by De La Romana's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De La Romana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Marley rushes De La Romana and presses him up against the ropes.
De La Romana is trying to force a seperation but Marley has the dominant position.
De La Romana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De La Romana can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector De La Romana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of De La Romana backwards.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De La Romanas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley lands a body shot.
De La Romana fails to pull guard.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as De La Romana controls the action.
De La Romana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marley is defending well for now.
Marley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Marley tries a knee to the head but De La Romana blocks it.
Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De La Romana is breathing heavily.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marley lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Marley - that landed with a thud.
Marley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
A shot in the inside from Marley. #ROC2#
De La Romana is rocked!
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!
Marley pushes De La Romana against the ropes. Marley is working some dirty boxing. Marley pushes off with a quick right hook! De La Romana goes down! De La Romana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Marley moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buffalo Marley!
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Event:
Chaos FC 3
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
De La Romana wants to clinch
and Boban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De La Romana thinking.
De La Romana moves to clinch but Boban breaks away #TD#
and Boban counters with a nice double leg into side control. De La Romana won't be happy with that.
Boban remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Romana sneaks back into half guard.
Boban trying to pass the guard but De La Romana defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban controlling the pace.
Boban missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Boban performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De La Romana wants to control but Boban is keeping busy.
Boban is looking to advance position but De La Romana won't allow it.
De La Romana tries to roll over but Boban keeps him under control.
De La Romana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boban content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
De La Romana is defending against the submission attempts here by Boban.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boban trying to control the pace.
De La Romana is looking to improve his position.
Boban with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De La Romana tries to clinch up.
Boban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3##CL2#
De La Romana pushes Boban up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Boban wants the takedown. De La Romana is fighting it off but Boban persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in De La Romana's guard against the cage.
De La Romana is trying to keep Boban in close.
Boban stays in close to De La Romana's body and controls the position.
De La Romana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boban manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
De La Romana wants to stand but Boban has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De La Romana trying to control but Boban is working from the bottom. #T4#
Boban seems keen to control De La Romana's posture.
Boban keeping moving, preventing De La Romana from controlling successfully.
Boban seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boban on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boban tries to get out of the position.
De La Romana looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Romana trying to control but Boban is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Boban dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De La Romana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
De La Romana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boban is staying active underneath De La Romana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boban manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De La Romana trying to control but Boban is working from the bottom.
De La Romana with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Romana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boban is keeping the position for now.
Boban wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
De La Romana looking to pass the guard.
Boban managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boban tries to counter by clinching up but De La Romana breaks away and moves out of range.
De La Romana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boban avoids it really well and circles away.
De La Romana misses with a head kick.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boban misses the shot to the body.
De La Romana raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
De La Romana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that De La Romana has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
De La Romana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boban is one step ahead there.
Boban seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
De La Romana wants to sweep here but Boban controlling him for the moment.
Boban controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Boban seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De La Romana for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Boban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
De La Romana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De La Romana is breathing heavily.
Boban sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De La Romana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boban.
De La Romana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De La Romana shoots in but no luck this time.
Jure Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector De La Romana.
Boban misses with a takedown attempt - De La Romana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De La Romana throws a body punch but Boban moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Romana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
De La Romana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boban controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Boban 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.
#R3#
De La Romana shoots in but Boban avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De La Romana throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Boban counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boban content to stall in guard here.
De La Romana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban is pushing down on De La Romana's leg trying to pass to half guard. De La Romana is fighting to maintain full guard but Boban has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jure Boban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Boban seems content to control.
De La Romana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boban is looking to advance position but De La Romana won't allow it.
Boban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De La Romana's head. #T1#
Boban wants to free his trapped foot but De La Romana is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Boban wants to work for an arm triangle but De La Romana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boban seems to be looking for submissions.
Boban wants to pass the guard but De La Romana is defending well.
De La Romana wants to control but Boban is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boban wants to free his trapped foot but De La Romana is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boban works his way into side control.
Boban sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De La Romana is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De La Romana is letting Boban control him for a moment.
Boban has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De La Romana struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De La Romana moves in looking to clinch but Boban pushes him off.
Boban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jure Boban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
De La Romana drives through with a takedown into Boban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boban pulls De La Romana in to control the position.
Boban looking for a sweep. Not yet Boban, not yet.
Boban wants to hit a switch here but De La Romana passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boban there!
Boban is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De La Romana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De La Romana landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Boban is trying to escape the mount.
De La Romana thowing shots but they're missing.
De La Romana looking to control but Boban is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Romana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boban haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jure Boban did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
De La Romana fails with the takedown.
As De La Romana tries to get set, Boban tries to push him back and clinch up but De La Romana manages to avoid the attempt.
De La Romana doesn't manage to clinch there - Boban circles away.
#TD#
Boban feints and as De La Romana raises his hands in defense, Boban changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boban wants to pass the guard but De La Romana is keeping the position.
Boban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De La Romana looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
De La Romana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De La Romana is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Boban sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
De La Romana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boban on his heels. He'll look to pass Boban's guard now, I'm sure.
Boban looking for a sweep. Not yet Boban, not yet. #T2#
Boban is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De La Romana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De La Romana is fighting to break Boban's control of his arms but Boban is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De La Romana trying to control the position from guard on top but Boban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boban pulls De La Romana in close to prevent any damage.
De La Romana wants to stand but Boban is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Boban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De La Romana misses with a body shot.
Boban tries to counter by clinching up but De La Romana breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
De La Romana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boban looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Boban bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Horrible takedown attempt by Boban or perhaps it was just good defense by De La Romana, which made it look bad. #T4#
De La Romana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De La Romana wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for De La Romana with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boban or perhaps it was just good defense by De La Romana, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jure Boban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Romana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Boban decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De La Romana's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boban sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boban passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Boban had his way with Hector De La Romana in 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. This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Boban drives through with a takedown into De La Romana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
De La Romana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boban content to stall in guard here.
Boban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Romana is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban stays in close to De La Romana's body and controls the position.
De La Romana is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Boban continues to stall.
Boban is looking to work some ground and pound but De La Romana has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Romana swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De La Romana tries to close the distance and clinch but Boban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De La Romana tries to clinch there but Boban circles away.
De La Romana with a poor takedown
and Boban counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boban stuffs the takedown attempt from De La Romana. De La Romana gets slowly back to his feet.
Boban shoots in and drives through. De La Romana sprawls well.
De La Romana looks to throw the jab but Boban is out of range. #TD#
Boban shoots in and bounces De La Romana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De La Romana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De La Romana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boban controls the pace.
Boban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Romana is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Boban stays in close to De La Romana's body and controls the position.
Boban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boban content to stall in guard here.
More hug and hope from Boban.#ES2#
De La Romana kicks Boban off and gets to his feet. #T4#
A head kick misses from Boban.
De La Romana misses with a head kick.
Boban is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De La Romana.
Boban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Romana can do to turn this around?#TD#
Boban looking to score a takedown here. De La Romana is defending well but Boban drives through and ends up in De La Romana's guard.#SUB2#
De La Romana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boban can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boban forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boban content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jure Boban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boban, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jure Boban!
Jure Boban is the new middleweight champion!
Jure Boban looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Evooo zore evooo dana evo Jure i Bobana!!'.
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Event:
Chaos FC 2
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Boon cracks De La Romana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
De La Romana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boon defends it nicely.
Boon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De La Romana backs up against the cage.
Boon checks a low kick from De La Romana.
Boon throws out a counter right but De La Romana avoids it with no problem.
Boon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and De La Romana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De La Romana. #BC#
De La Romana breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Boon blocks the leg kick.
Boon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De La Romana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Romana dodges the punch combination from Boon.
De La Romana throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
De La Romana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Romana moves into full mount! Boon won't be happy about that! #T1#
De La Romana is landing with some decent strikes but Boon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De La Romana scoring with strikes but Boon is staying in there.
De La Romana controlling the position easily from mount.
De La Romana dominating with strikes here.
De La Romana landing shots from mount. #T2#
De La Romana looking to control and managing it successfully.
De La Romana is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
De La Romana wants to finish this one by submission but Boon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De La Romana.
Boon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De La Romana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De La Romana has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Boon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Romana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De La Romana looking to control but Boon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De La Romana is really struggling to control Boon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
De La Romana landing shots from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boon is trying desperately to improve position.
De La Romana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De La Romana landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector De La Romana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
De La Romana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boon swivels and escapes.
De La Romana wants to clinch up but Boon keeps it at a distance.
Boon looks to land a combination but De La Romana avoids it well. #TD#
De La Romana 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.
De La Romana controlling from the top position.
De La Romana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Romana passes into half guard.
Boon is breathing heavily.
De La Romana scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
De La Romana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De La Romana wants to take a breather but Boon is having none of it. #SUB#
De La Romana is trying for a kimura here. Boon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! De La Romana wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector De La Romana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by De La Romana or perhaps it was just good defense by Boon, which made it look bad.
De La Romana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A combination from Boon does no damage.
De La Romana tries to counter with a takedown but Boon is quick to defend against it.
Boon slaps away a takedown attempt from De La Romana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De La Romana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boon avoids it really well and circles away.
Boon has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector De La Romana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Romana takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boon duly obliges.
Boon tries to bum rush De La Romana with a series of wild strikes but De La Romana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De La Romana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boon defends well and De La Romana ends up having to push Boon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##TD#
De La Romana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De La Romana lands in his opponent's guard.
De La Romana throws a big elbow that misses.
De La Romana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De La Romana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De La Romana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
De La Romana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De La Romana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boon!
Boon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Romana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De La Romana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boon is looking to escape.
Boon is trying to reverse the position but instead De La Romana has taken his back - oops!#T3#
De La Romana biding his time, looking for the opening.
De La Romana lands strikes to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
De La Romana lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by De La Romana.
#SUB#
De La Romana working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Boon is doing well to defend. De La Romana seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Boon is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector De La Romana!
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Event:
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Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De La Romana as he avoids it easily. #TD#
De La Romana 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.
De La Romana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De La Romana wants to stand but Lawler has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Lawler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De La Romana defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler tries to strike from the bottom.
De La Romana postures up and lands a big shot to Lawler's brow. #T1#
De La Romana wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De La Romana wants to get up but he can't break Lawler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
De La Romana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
De La Romana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lawler on his heels. He'll look to pass Lawler's guard now, I'm sure.
De La Romana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
De La Romana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De La Romana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lawler has his hands on De La Romana's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lawler working for submissions but it's allowed De La Romana to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
De La Romana trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Romana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing De La Romana from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawler shoots in for a double leg but De La Romana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De La Romana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lawler.#TD2#
Lawler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De La Romana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De La Romana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lawler is controlling him. #T4#
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Romana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Romana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
De La Romana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Romana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector De La Romana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Lawler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De La Romana quickly recovers to half guard.
De La Romana tries to roll over but Lawler keeps him under control.
De La Romana manages to get to full guard.
Hector De La Romana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Romana is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Romana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
De La Romana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De La Romana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawler can do to turn this around?#SUB#
De La Romana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawler defends well.
Lawler stays in close to De La Romana's body and controls the position.
De La Romana keeping moving, preventing Lawler from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lawler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De La Romana swivels and escapes.#TD2#
De La Romana gets caught flat footed, as Lawler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
De La Romana wants to sweep here but Lawler controlling him for the moment.
Lawler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawler throws a strike but De La Romana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
De La Romana postures up.
De La Romana controlling from the top position.
De La Romana wants to pass the guard but Lawler is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Lawler has his foot on De La Romana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De La Romana works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler looking to control.
De La Romana trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Romana postures up.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
De La Romana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawler keeping control of the position.
Lawler trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawler is trying to control but De La Romana manages to pass to mount!
Lawler wants to hold on but De La Romana pushes him away.
De La Romana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Romana tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
De La Romana tries to control but Lawler wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector De La Romana dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawler shoots in and drives through. De La Romana sprawls well.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De La Romana avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Lawler gets caught napping as De La Romana dives in and scores a takedown. Lawler manages to retain guard.
De La Romana controlling from the top position.
De La Romana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De La Romana wants to stand but Lawler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
De La Romana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lawler is pulling down on De La Romana's head. It's preventing any offense from De La Romana, at least for the moment.
De La Romana looking to pass the guard.
Lawler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.#TD#
De La Romana scores with a takedown into Lawler's guard.
De La Romana trying to control but Lawler is working from the bottom.
Lawler trying to keep a closed guard but De La Romana is proving a slippery customer.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing De La Romana from controlling successfully.
De La Romana stays in close to Lawler's body and controls the position. #T3#
Lawler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De La Romana looking to sit in guard and control but Lawler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lawler content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
De La Romana looking for a guillotine here but Lawler defends easily.
Lawler passes De La Romana's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lawler is working for a kimura but De La Romana is defending it quite comfortably.
De La Romana is looking to improve his position.
John Lawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector De La Romana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Romana desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector De La Romana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De La Romana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector De La Romana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Paulsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De La Romana sprawls well initially but Paulsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paulsen prevents De La Romana from improving his position.
De La Romana is not content to let Paulsen control the position.
De La Romana works his way to full guard. Good work.
De La Romana is pulling down on Paulsen's head to control his posture.
Paulsen prevents De La Romana from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Romana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De La Romana wants to sweep here but Paulsen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
De La Romana looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Paulsen is defending well. De La Romana quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Paulsen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! De La Romana celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector De La Romana!
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