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Event:
Bellicose 82
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borrego.
Ezuego regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Borrego is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ezuego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borrego. #SUB2#
Borrego is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ezuego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borrego seems to be working for a kimura but Ezuego defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borrego in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Borrego is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ezuego sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ezuego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Borrego wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ezuego keeps working. #SUB#
Ezuego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borrego seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ezuego is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anthony Borrego!
Anthony Borrego seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Covington vs Boonliang
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ezuego as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Ezuego.
Ezuego cracks he with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ezuego scores with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ezuego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
he dives in and scores a takedown into Ezuego's guard.#SUB#
Ezuego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
he working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
he with a nice head shot there.
he has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
he wants to pass the guard but Ezuego is keeping the position.
he wants to control from the top but Ezuego keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
he avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ezuego is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. he is aware though and is defending well.
he tries to free his leg and advance position but Ezuego is retaining full guard.
Ezuego keeping moving, preventing he from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
he got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ezuego has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, he has managed to get both his arms back between Ezuego's legs - danger averted.
Ezuego keeping moving, preventing he from controlling successfully.
he wants to pass the guard but Ezuego is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ezuego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
he drops back looking for a leg! Ezuego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ezuego manages to kick he off! he jumps back into Ezuego's guard.
he trying to control the position from guard on top but Ezuego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
he thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ezuego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
he trying to control the position from guard on top but Ezuego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ezuego keeping full guard, as he tries to pass. #SUB#
Ezuego looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but he is defending well. Ezuego quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! he has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ezuego celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Ezuego!
Our winner, Jason Ezuego, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Backman vs Matthew
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Ezuego shoots in but Michielsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Ezuego 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.
Michielsen wants to get back to his feet but Ezuego is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ezuego slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezuego won't allow Michielsen to get back to his feet.
Ezuego is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezuego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ezuego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Ezuego shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Michielsen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ezuego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michielsen misses with a two punch combination.
Ezuego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Michielsen misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ezuego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Ezuego scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ezuego slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezuego prevents Michielsen from standing back up.
Ezuego is taking a breather. Michielsen 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.
Michielsen wants to get back to his feet.
Ezuego is taking a breather. Michielsen 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.#T2#
Michielsen tries to kick Ezuego off but Ezuego keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ezuego is taking a breather. Michielsen 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.
Michielsen is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ezuego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michielsen.
Michielsen cracks Ezuego with an open hand slap.
Ezuego looks for a takedown but Michielsen sprawls well.#TD#
Ezuego manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Michielsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Michielsen's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michielsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ezuego controls the pace.
Michielsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ezuego is controlling him.
Ezuego is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Ezuego seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Michielsen for as long as he can get away with.
Michielsen is looking to stand up but Ezuego isn't so interested in that idea.
Ezuego not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Michielsen gets caught flat footed, as Ezuego shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ezuego controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Michielsen is looking to stand up but Ezuego isn't so interested in that idea.
Ezuego is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michielsen wants to stand but Ezuego is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ezuego engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Ezuego will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ezuego shoots in and drives through. Michielsen sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Michielsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michielsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Ezuego bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Michielsen's face as Ezuego controls the position.
Michielsen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jason Ezuego overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ezuego controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezuego's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Ezuego continues to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Michielsen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezuego tries for a takedown but Michielsen circles away easily
and Michielsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michielsen lands with a right hand.
Michielsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ezuego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michielsen is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ezuego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michielsen lands a jab to the nose.
Ezuego misses with a takedown attempt - Michielsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michielsen lands a really nice looking cross but Ezuego seems unphased.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ezuego or perhaps it was just good defense by Michielsen, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michielsen! But no joy.
Ezuego dives in for a single leg takedown but Michielsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Michielsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Michielsen trying to stall but Ezuego improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michielsen.
Ezuego is trying to pull guard but Michielsen has him pressed against the cage.
Michielsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Ezuego avoids the damage to the body.
Michielsen stalling in the clinch but Ezuego improves position.
Ezuego tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michielsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michielsen digs a right hand into Ezuego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ezuego's gas tank.
Michielsen cracks Ezuego with a nice body shot.
Ezuego managing to block the knees to the body from Michielsen.
Michielsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ezuego fails to pull guard.
Ezuego tries to pull guard but Michielsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ezuego drops back down to his feet.
Ezuego tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michielsen just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Michielsen.
Ezuego tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Michielsen smiles and moves away.
Michielsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Michielsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ezuego with a lazy takedown attempt
and Michielsen counters with a straight right hand.
Michielsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Michielsen both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michielsen stuffs the takedown.
Michielsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ezuego.
Ezuego doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michielsen counters with a three punch combo that has Ezuego backing up. Ezuego nods at Michielsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Jason Ezuego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ezuego dives in for a single leg takedown but Michielsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Michielsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ezuego is trying to pull guard but Michielsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ezuego is trying to pull guard but Michielsen has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jannick Michielsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ezuego doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michielsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ezuego misses with a takedown attempt
and Michielsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ezuego has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Michielsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ezuego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michielsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Michielsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Michielsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Michielsen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Michielsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michielsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Michielsen scores with a punch to the head.
Michielsen lands a slapping body shot.
Ezuego doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michielsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Michielsen leaves Ezuego with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michielsen but Michielsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ezuego tries for a takedown but Michielsen circles away easily
and Michielsen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michielsen as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michielsen! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michielsen connects with the punch.
Jannick Michielsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ezuego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michielsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Michielsen as he avoids it easily.
Michielsen scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Ezuego is rocked!
Jannick Michielsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ezuego walks into a left hand.
Oh Ezuego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ezuego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
and Michielsen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ezuego! He's just covering up as Michielsen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jannick Michielsen!
A victorious Jannick Michielsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Christmas Day
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Backman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Backman delivers a nice body kick.
Backman lands with a nice body kick.
Backman thumps Ezuego with a low kick.
Ezuego has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Backman feints and then cracks Ezuego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ezuego down.
Backman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Backman scores with a spinning back kick!
Backman connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ezuego but Ezuego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ezuego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Backman. #T1#
Backman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Backman fakes the leg kick and cracks Ezuego in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Backman - that will leave a mark!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Backman.
Ezuego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Backman misses with a body kick.
Ezuego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Backman connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Backman lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick lands for Backman.
Backman scoring well with a low kick there.
Backman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ezuego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ezuego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Backman can pounce on him.
Ezuego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Backman throws a nice head kick!
Backman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jason Ezuego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Backman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ezuego counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Backman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Backman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Backman scores with a push kick.
Backman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ezuego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick and Ezuego moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ezuego! But no joy.
Backman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Backman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Backman.
Backman connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Backman.
A little jabbing left from Ezuego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman tries to land a front kick but Ezuego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ezuego throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman lands a front kick.
Backman scores with a head kick. Ezuego tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Backman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ezuego sprawls well initially but Backman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Backman wants to free his trapped foot but Ezuego is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Backman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Backman looks for the body kick but Ezuego saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Ezuego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ezuego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Ezuego gets caught flat footed, as Backman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Backman looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backman pushes down on Ezuego's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ezuego is not content to let Backman control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ezuego knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Backman is trying to work for a kimura but Ezuego is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Backman wants to free his trapped foot but Ezuego is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Backman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ezuego!
Ezuego wants to try and get back to his feet.
Backman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ezuego is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Backman fails to advance to Ezuego's back.
Backman punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Ezuego is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Backman goes for an armbar but Ezuego turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ezuego.
Ezuego sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Backman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mickey Backman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Backman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ezuego is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Backman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ezuego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Backman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ezuego is one step ahead there.
Ezuego sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ezuego wants to control from the top but Backman keeps moving.
Backman looking for a sweep. Not yet Backman, not yet.
Ezuego wants to control from the top but Backman keeps moving.
Ezuego is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Backman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ezuego throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Backman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Backman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ezuego sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Backman somewhat.
Ezuego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Backman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Backman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ezuego! #T1#
Backman wants to take Ezuego's back but he can't do it this time.
Backman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Backman wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ezuego manages to regain half guard.
Ezuego is trying to stand.
Backman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ezuego's head.
Ezuego is in trouble now - Backman has advanced to mount!
Ezuego's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Backman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ezuego has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ezuego!
Ezuego trying to control but Backman is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Backman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ezuego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ezuego sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Backman is pulling down on Ezuego's head to control his posture.
Mickey Backman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Backman is trying to keep Ezuego in close.
Ezuego showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ezuego's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Backman wants to sweep but no luck.
Backman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Backman seems to be working for a kimura but Ezuego defends the submission attempt.
Backman wants to pass to mount but Ezuego is defending the position. #SUB#
Backman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ezuego defends it well.
Backman is pressing down on Ezuego's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ezuego is holding on for now. #T4#
Ezuego looks like he's trying to stand up.
Backman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Backman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Backman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Backman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Backman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Backman 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Backman!
Mickey Backman made sure to mention his sponsor, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Prokop vs Vedran
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.#CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy lands a left hand.
Ezuego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ezuego missing with knees to the body.
Hardy lands a body punch.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Ezuego fails to land.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Hardy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hardy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Hardy working for a triangle but Ezuego defends it easily.
Hardy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ezuego controls the pace.#SUB2#
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Ezuego from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ezuego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ezuego is stalling in the full guard.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Ezuego is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Ezuego from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ezuego controlling from the top position.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Ezuego from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezuego's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ezuego wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Ezuego's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardy has control of Ezuego's left arm, preventing Ezuego from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ezuego defends it easily.
Ezuego wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #T3#
Ezuego not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ezuego wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ezuego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardy lands a lovely overhand right.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4##CL2#
Hardy clinches.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ezuegos head.
Ezuego is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Ezuego fails to land.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
#TD2#
Hardy manages to pull guard.
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!#SUB2#
Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ezuego trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy looking to control.
Ezuego engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hardy working for a triangle but Ezuego defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ezuego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ezuego manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
Hardy lands a jab to Ezuego's midsection.
Hardy lands with a hook. Ezuego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardy lands a head shot.
Ezuego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy clobbers Ezuego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy scores with a jab.#T1#
Ezuego takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardy lands with a good body shot.
Donk. Hardy catches Ezuego right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Ezuego is rocked!
We've been told by Ezuego's head coaches at Simply The Best that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Ezuego tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Ezuego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Hardy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ezuego's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ezuego drops to his knees and Hardy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nero Hardy!
Nero Hardy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SICKNESS III
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bernard gets caught napping as Ezuego dives in and scores a takedown. Bernard manages to retain guard.
Bernard trying to keep a closed guard but Ezuego is proving a slippery customer.
Bernard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ezuego manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bernard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ezuego is looking for a triangle but Bernard pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ezuego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bernard preventing the sweep.
Bernard is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ezuego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ezuego is looking for a triangle but Bernard pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ezuego looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Bernard has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ezuego to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bernard is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ezuego pulls down on the head and he's put Bernard to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Ezuego!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Ezuego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Ezuego shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ezuego was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezuego scoring with punches and elbows.
Ezuego in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Ezuego are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marko is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ezuego works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ezuego scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Marko is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ezuego can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Ezuego!
Our winner, Jason Ezuego, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Ezuego drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Ezuego is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ling looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ezuego gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ling is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ezuego lets go of the hold and Ling can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Ezuego!
A relieved looking Jason Ezuego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
LAFC 3 Jackson vs Tellurite
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
Rampage Savage really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 174.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Jason Ezuego was cancelled. |
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Event:
LAFC 2
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ezuego drives through with a takedown into Shewmaker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ezuego has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ezuego scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ezuego postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Ezuego avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shewmaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ezuego trying to control but Shewmaker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shewmaker is trying to control the position but Ezuego postures up.
Shewmaker keeping moving, preventing Ezuego from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezuego content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shewmaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ezuego not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shewmaker pulls Ezuego in close to his closed guard and prevents Ezuego from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Shewmaker working for a triangle but Ezuego defends it easily.
Ezuego 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.
Shewmaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ezuego landing with the ground and pound.
Ezuego engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Ezuego got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shewmaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ezuego has managed to get both his arms back between Shewmaker's legs - danger averted.
Shewmaker trying to keep a closed guard but Ezuego is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Ezuego trying to control but Shewmaker is working from the bottom.
Shewmaker trying to keep a closed guard but Ezuego is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shewmaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ezuego manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ezuego looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shewmaker is one step ahead there.
Ezuego is trying to keep Shewmaker in close.
Shewmaker pushing down on Ezuego's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ezuego wants to improve his position but Shewmaker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ezuego defends it well.
Shewmaker passes into side control, despite Ezuego's attempt to control the position.
#T3#
Ezuego struggling a bit here.
Ezuego is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shewmaker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shewmaker trying to control the position but Ezuego is working away. #SUB2#
Shewmaker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ezuego is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Shewmaker!
Robbie Shewmaker is the new welterweight champion!
Robbie Shewmaker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Ezuego looks for a takedown but Yamato sprawls well.#TD2#
Ezuego changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yamato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yamato is looking for a sweep.
Ezuego in side control, throwing shots but Yamato defends.
A lull in the action here as Ezuego stalls from top position.
Yamato managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ezuego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ezuego goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yamato has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ezuego but great work by Yamato.
Ezuego manages to get back to half guard.
Ezuego tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Ezuego looking for submissions off his back.
Yamato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ezuego knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Ezuego holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ezuego is refusing to be controlled, as Yamato sits in half guard.
Yamato tries to pass to full mount but Ezuego defends it.
Ezuego is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ezuego looking for submissions off his back.
Yamato trying to control from half guard but Ezuego is working away.
Ezuego manages to get to full guard.
Yamato trying to control the position from guard on top but Ezuego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamato preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ezuego is trying to keep Yamato in close.
Ezuego wants to sweep here but Yamato controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ezuego working for a triangle but Yamato defends it easily.
Ezuego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamato wants to control from the top but Ezuego keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ezuego looking for a guillotine here but Yamato defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ezuego is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezuego striking off his back but it's not causing Yamato any problems. #T3#
Yamato wants to control from the top but Ezuego keeps moving.
Yamato stopping the sweep attempt from Ezuego.
Yamato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ezuego had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamato defends it easily.
Ezuego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamato wants to pass the guard but Ezuego is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Yamato is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ezuego has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yamato is looking to defend but Ezuego has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yamato! Ezuego pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yamato taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Ezuego!
Jason Ezuego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC 1
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ezuego goes for a double leg but Savage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savage continues to drive forward.
Ezuego is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Ezuego gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Savage regains guard.
Ezuego trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ezuego cracks Savage with a solid left hand.
Ezuego sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ezuego wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Ezuego cracks Savage with a solid left hand.
Ezuego with a nice head shot there.
Ezuego slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ezuego chips away with some ground and pound.
Ezuego showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ezuego content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Ezuego slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ezuego advances to half guard.
Ezuego seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ezuego trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Ezuego working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ezuego lands with a punch from half guard.
Ezuego scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ezuego lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ezuego 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.
Ezuego tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savage is trying to maintain the position but Ezuego is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Ezuego lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ezuego stalling.
Ezuego seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savage for as long as he can get away with.
Ezuego working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savage is not content to let Ezuego control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ezuego passes to side control.
Savage takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Savage takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ezuego trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
Ezuego working the head and body with strikes.
Ezuego cracks Savage with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ezuego landing strikes.
Ezuego lands some shots froms side control.
Savage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ezuego grinds an elbow into Savage's temple.
Savage takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Savage seems a little lost for a moment, as Ezuego dominates the positioning.
Ezuego landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezuego working the body and head with strikes.
Ezuego lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Savage 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!
Ezuego in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Savage looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ezuego turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Ezuego!
An out of breath Jason Ezuego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Ezuego. No joy for Ortega on that attempt.
Ortega goes for a double leg but Ezuego avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ezuego continues to drive forward.#TD#
Ezuego closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Ezuego 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.
Ezuego prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Ezuego controlling the action here.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Ezuego sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezuego is looking to advance position but Ortega won't allow it.
Ezuego looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Ezuego wants to free his trapped foot but Ortega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ezuego content to control rather than advance.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ezuego in particular looking to stall.
Ezuego working the head and body with strikes.
Ezuego working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ortega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ezuego is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Ezuego distracts Ortega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Ezuego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega controls Ezuego momentarily but Ezuego frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega has momentary wrist control but Ezuego slips an elbow through the middle.
Ezuego postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ezuego working some strikes from top position.
Ezuego sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Ezuego wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
Ezuego is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ezuego is in close to Ortega's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ezuego controls the pace.
Ezuego is working Ortega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ezuego trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Ezuego 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.
Ezuego stays in close to Ortega's body and controls the position.
Ezuego slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ezuego. #SUB#
Ezuego is looking for a kimura here.
Ezuego is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ezuego is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortega has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ezuego dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ezuego.
Ezuego staying calm.
Ezuego landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ezuego takes a little break here. Ortega wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Ezuego is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ortega has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ezuego wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ortega is trying to control Ezuego's posture but Ezuego avoids it.
Ezuego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ortega is trying to buck Ezuego off.#SUB#
Ezuego is trying to get an arm triangle but Ortega is defending well.
Ezuego wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortega keeps working.
Ezuego just content to control the position.
Ortega takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ezuego is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ezuego staying calm.#SUB#
Ezuego tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Ezuego is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom here.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ezuego working the body and head with strikes.
Ezuego is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ezuego thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ezuego controlling from side mount. #T3#
Ezuego's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ortega is not content to let Ezuego control the position. #SUB#
Ezuego wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ortega, who protects the arm well.
Ortega is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ezuego connects with a decent elbow.
Ezuego taking a breather here. #SUB#
Ezuego is trying to get an arm triangle but Ortega is defending well.
Ezuego trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ortega is trying to control Ezuego's posture but Ezuego avoids it.
Ortega tries to bench press Ezuego off him but Ezuego keeps the position.
Ortega is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ezuego is controlling him well.
Ezuego controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ezuego cracks Ortega with a big right hand but Ortega just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ezuego controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ezuego dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Ezuego gets a double leg takedown into Ortega's guard.
Ezuego sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ezuego working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ezuego showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jason Ezuego overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezuego is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ezuego lands a couple of elbows.
Ezuego looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Ortega is trying to control the position but Ezuego postures up.
Ortega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ezuego is one step ahead there.
Ezuego tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortega is retaining full guard.
Ezuego 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.
Ezuego passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ezuego wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortega keeps working.
Ezuego staying calm.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
Ezuego working away.
Ortega tries to buck Ezuego off but Ezuego is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ezuego trying to control the position but Ortega is working away. #SUB#
Ezuego is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ortega has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Ezuego tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortega is letting Ezuego control him for a moment.
Ezuego trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
Ortega is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ortega struggling a bit here.
Ezuego taking a breather here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ortega wants to control but Ezuego postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ezuego is putting a hurting on Ortega here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee asks Ezuego politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ezuego prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ortega is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ezuego has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Manuel Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortega takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Ezuego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ezuego 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Ezuego!
Jason Ezuego thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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