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Event:
LAFC Pizziconi vs Haze
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Cassidy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cassidy throws a jab but it's blocked by Oh. #TD#
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cassidy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Cassidy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cassidy's guard! Nice work there by Oh!
We've been hearing good reports from Cassidy'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.#SUB#
Cassidy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oh 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.
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Cassidy is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cassidy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oh stacks Cassidy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Oh!
You can see the frustration on Cassidy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cassidy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oh's best efforts.
Oh is taking a breather. Cassidy 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.#T1#
Oh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cassidy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oh slips a nice elbow through Cassidy's hands, connecting with Cassidy's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cassidy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oh's back!#SUB#
Cassidy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Oh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Oh tries to break free.
Cassidy trying to control.
Oh wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Oh showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Cassidy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Oh has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Oh staying busy and making it hard for Cassidy to control.
Oh looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Cassidy tightening his grip on Oh, looking for the choke.
Oh trying to control the hands but Cassidy won't let him. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cassidy controlling the positon.
Oh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cassidy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Oh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Oh for a finish.
Cassidy is hanging on to Oh's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Cassidy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Oh defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Cassidy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Oh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4##SUB#
Oh showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Cassidy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Oh defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cassidy is looking to control Oh but Oh is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassidy controlling well, preventing Oh from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orange Cassidy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Oh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cassidy's guard.
Oh passes Cassidy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Cassidy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh is keen to just control but Cassidy is a slippery customer.
Cassidy taking some punishment here, with Oh in his half guard. #SUB#
Cassidy looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh trying to control the action but Cassidy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oh maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cassidy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Oh has cracked it and Cassidy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Oh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dosh Oh! |
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Event:
LAFC 37
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
Jackie Chan really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 159.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Orange Cassidy was cancelled. |
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Event:
LAFC 30
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Altena was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Altena flicks out a counter leg kick but Cassidy steps away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Altena.
Altena lands a slapping body shot.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altena sprawls well. Altena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cassidy gets slowly back to his feet.
Altena fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Altena is looking to slow Cassidy down with leg kicks.
Altena scores with a leg kick.
Cassidy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Altena pinned against the cage. Altena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Altena circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orange Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy tries for a takedown but Altena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Altena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Altena.
Cassidy looks to land a right hand but Altena moved out of range.
Cassidy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruud Altena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Altena misses with a few strikes there.
Altena lands a glancing blow to the side of Cassidy's head.#CL2#
Altena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassidy, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Altena.
Altena landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Altena working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cassidy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Altena scores with a nice hook to the head.
Altena unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cassidy is breathing heavily.
Altena lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Altena landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altena scores a nice knee to the body.
Altena lands a body punch.
Altena manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Altena unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cassidy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been informed that Altena has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Altena lands a nice knee to the body.
Cassidy tries for a takedown but Altena manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Altena.
Altena presses Cassidy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Altena lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Altena landing knees to the head.
Cassidy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Altena stalling against the cage.
Come on Altena - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Altena lands a hook that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards.
Altena throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassidys head.
Altena lands a shot to the body.
Altena lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Altena.
A shot in the inside from Altena.
Altena is working Cassidy over against the cage.
Altena lands with a light punch inside.
Altena gets through Cassidy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Altena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Altena lands but Cassidy takes it in his stride.
Altena lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Altena misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassidy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Altena lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Altena scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Altena instigates a clinch.
Altena utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Altena lands a good knee to the midsection. Cassidy won't want to take too many of those.
Altena softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cassidy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Altena effectively controlling the action here.
Altena softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altena is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Altena breaks from the clinch.
Altena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cassidy circles away quickly and effectively.
Altena moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Altena jabs at Cassidy's body.#CL2#
Cassidy tries to keep at a distance but Altena has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cassidy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Altena gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Altena connects with a knee to the head.
Altena is pressed up against the cage. Cassidy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Altena down to the mat. Altena avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Altena connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassidy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick lands for Altena.
Altena moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Altena scores with a punch to the head.
Cassidy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Altena sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Altena feints a counter leg kick.
Altena lands a jab to Cassidy's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altena lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Altena getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Altena scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cassidy in his tracks.
Altena fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Altena dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Altena throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Altena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Altena as he avoids it easily.
Altena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cassidy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Altena with a hook.
Altena has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Altena connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassidy throws an overhand right that lands on Altena's shoulder, as Altena tries to avoid the shot.
Cassidy shoots for a takedown but Altena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cassidy darts in looking for a takedown but Altena gets double underhooks and turns Cassidy into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orange Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altena.
Altena landing knees to the body.
Cassidy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Altena cracks Cassidy with a good jab.
Altena works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!#CL2#
Altena forces Cassidy back against the cage and clinches.
Altena scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Altena lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Altena digs a right hand into Cassidy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cassidy's gas tank.
Altena working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cassidy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altena lands a knee to the body.
Altena leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Altena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Altena scores with a punch to the head.
Altena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Altena moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Altena slips a jab from Cassidy.
Altena connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Altena feints and then cracks Cassidy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cassidy down.
Altena looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altena tries to clinch but Cassidy is having none of it.
Ruud Altena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cassidy is defended easily by Altena.
Cassidy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Altena.
Altena lands a jab to Cassidy's midsection.#TD#
Altena gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cassidy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cassidy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Altena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cassidy prevents Altena from getting back to his feet.
Cassidy trying to control but Altena is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Cassidy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Altena dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Altena gets to his feet. Cassidy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Altena fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassidy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassidy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Altena.
Altena throws a nice inside leg kick.
Altena tries to clinch up but Cassidy circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassidy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Altena tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cassidy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Altena moves into range and connects with a jab.
Altena chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Altena tries to clinch up.#T4#
Altena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cassidy tries to keep at a distance but Altena has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cassidy is working for takedown but Altena is calmly controlling the position for now.
Altena prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cassidy goes for a takedown attempt but Altena pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Altena is looking to slow Cassidy down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altena lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Altena closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Altena.
Altena lands with a light punch inside.
Altena cracks Cassidy with a nice body shot.
Cassidy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Altena gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Altena pushes Cassidy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Altena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Altena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Altena connects with a body shot that sends Cassidy's belly button to the back.
Altena scores with a hook.
Altena lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Altena connects with a solid leg kick.
Altena tries to clinch there but Cassidy circles away.
Cassidy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Altena circles away.#CL2#
Altena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cassidy tries to score a body lock takedown but Altena shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Altena.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Altena obliges.
Altena is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cassidy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Altena displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cassidy up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altena lands a knee to the head.
Altena scores with a nice hook to the head.
Altena pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altena is working Cassidy over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Altena connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cassidy's face.
Altena using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Altena using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruud Altena seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Altena scores with a shoulder strike.
Altena lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cassidy takes a shot to the head.
Altena scores with a shoulder strike.
Altena just leaning against Cassidy, taking a breather.
Altena pushes Cassidy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Altena is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Altena.
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!
A short left from Altena.
Altena lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orange Cassidy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Altena taking a breather.
Altena unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Altena stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cassidy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altena unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Altena.
Altena with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Altena pushes Cassidy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassidy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Altena lands a left hand.
Cassidy tries to score a body lock takedown but Altena shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orange Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Altena lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Altena.
Altena content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Altena trying to control the position but instead, Cassidy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Altena into the cage.#T3#
Altena lands with a left to the head.
Altena lands a right hand.
Altena prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Altena.
Altena landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Altena lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Altena stalling in the clinch.
Altena throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassidys head.
Cassidy is working for takedown but Altena is calmly controlling the position for now.
Altena effectively controlling the action here.
Altena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cassidy.
A short right from Altena. #T4#
Cassidy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Altena gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Altena lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards.
A short left from Altena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Altena manages to break the clinch.
Altena uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassidy.
Altena scores with a jab. Cassidy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruud Altena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Altena keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Altena lands a leg kick that knocks Cassidy off balance momentarily.
Cassidy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick lands for Altena.
#CL2#
Altena rushes Cassidy and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altena crunches a lovely knee into Cassidy's ribcage.
Cassidy is trying to drag Altena to the mat but Altena just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Altena lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruud Altena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Altena has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruud Altena!
A victorious Ruud Altena 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:
LAFC 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Cassidy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lima's guard.
Cassidy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cassidy is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Cassidy has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cassidy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Cassidy eventually gives up the hold.
Cassidy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lima wants to control but Cassidy is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cassidy seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Cassidy has control of the leg.
Lima moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cassidy sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Lima doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cassidy paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Lima - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulo Lima!
A relieved looking Paulo Lima 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 21
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassidy tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cassidy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cassidy fails to land the takedown.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orange Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassidy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cassidy gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oliveira duly obliges.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Cassidy avoids it well. #TD#
Cassidy looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Cassidy drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cassidy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Cassidy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Cassidy seems to be looking for submissions.
Cassidy is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cassidy is controlling the pace.
Oliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Cassidy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Oliveira has his foot on Cassidy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cassidy works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira looking to control.
Cassidy trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Cassidy looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cassidy is defending well. Oliveira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cassidy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Oliveira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Oliveira!
Renato Oliveira is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
LAFC 17 Gallahad vs Diamond
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Kilmeister throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cassidy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kilmeister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmeister keeping moving, preventing Cassidy from controlling successfully.
Cassidy stopping the sweep attempt from Kilmeister.
Cassidy advances to half guard.
Cassidy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kilmeister is trying to maintain the position but Cassidy is very close to passing his half guard.
Kilmeister wants to get back to full guard.
Cassidy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cassidy passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy controlling from mount. #SUB#
Cassidy is working for a guillotine from mount but Kilmeister frees his head quite easily.
Cassidy takes Kilmeister's back. #T1##SUB#
Kilmeister is trying to defend against the choke here but Cassidy has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cassidy Tightens the hold and Kilmeister taps out furiously! Cassidy displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Orange Cassidy! |
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Event:
LAFC 13
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Cassidy gets a takedown into half guard.
Pulver makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pulver scores with a push kick.
Cassidy swings for the body but Pulver moves out of range.
Cassidy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pulver enables Cassidy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pulver manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pulver is trying to control the position but Cassidy postures up. #SUB#
Cassidy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pulver dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Pulver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pulver trying to control but Cassidy is working from the bottom.
Cassidy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassidy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cassidy tries to get out of the position.
Pulver wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving.
Cassidy has control of Pulver's left arm, preventing Pulver from doing any damage. #T1#
Pulver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassidy is keeping the position for now.
Cassidy controlling the position.
Cassidy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pulver connects with a couple of short punches.
Cassidy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pulver puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cassidy is trying to get back to full guard.
Cassidy is not content to let Pulver control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pulver connects with a nice short shot to Cassidy's temple. #T2#
Cassidy is trying to maintain the position but Pulver is very close to passing his half guard.
Cassidy gets back to full guard.
Pulver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassidy is keeping the position for now.
Pulver throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassidy controlling the position.#SUB#
Cassidy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cassidy looking for a triangle here. Pulver is fighting it but it looks tight! Cassidy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pulver is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Orange Cassidy! |
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Event:
LAFC 10
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Preach goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Preach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Preach looks to clinch #TD#
and Cassidy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Preach's guard.
Preach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassidy controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cassidy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cassidy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Preach screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cassidy! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Orange Cassidy! |
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Event:
LAFC 7 Shewmaker vs Mogh
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Missalot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cassidy pinned against the cage. Cassidy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Missalot doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassidy circles away.
Cassidy throws the left hand but Missalot avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Cassidy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Missalot's guard.
Cassidy trying to control but Missalot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cassidy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Missalot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Missalot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Missalot! #REVB#
Missalot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassidy keeps working.
Cassidy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Missalot tries for a kimura but Cassidy is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Missalot trying to control the action but Cassidy is working from the bottom.
Cassidy is looking for a sweep.
Missalot wants to control but Cassidy is keeping him busy.
Cassidy is looking for a sweep.
Cassidy is working hard here to advance position.
Missalot in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cassidy can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cassidy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cassidy tries to get out of the position.
Cassidy stops Missalot from passing to mount.
Cassidy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cassidy is controlling Missalot's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cassidy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Cassidy managing to control the position.
Missalot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cassidy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cassidy misses the jab.
Cassidy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cassidy wants it to stay on the feet.
Missalot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Missalot ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Cassidy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cassidy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cassidy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Missalot keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Cassidy is trying for a kimura here. Missalot looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cassidy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Orange Cassidy! |
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Event:
LAFC 4 Shewmaker vs St Pierre
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cassidy walks into a left hand. #TD#
Cassidy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cassidy lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Cassidy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cassidy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cassidy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Cassidy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cassidy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Penn is trying to control the position but Cassidy postures up.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cassidy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Cassidy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cassidy trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassidy passes into half guard.
Penn trying to hold on to Cassidy's head to control him but Cassidy postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cassidy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cassidy prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Penn is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Cassidy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Penn is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orange Cassidy! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1060 Round 1
Date: Aug 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Patelle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cassidy to the ground. Patelle is now in Cassidy's guard.
Patelle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patelle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cassidy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patelle is one step ahead there.
Patelle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cassidy's guard.
Patelle prevents Cassidy from improving his position.
Cassidy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cassidy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cassidy has his foot on Patelle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patelle works his way back into a safe position though.
Patelle throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Patelle controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cassidy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cassidy looking to control.
Patelle 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.
Patelle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cassidy wants to sweep but no luck.
Cassidy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cassidy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Patelle doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Cassidy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cassidy prevents Patelle from improving his position.
Cassidy is stalling here. Patelle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cassidy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Patelle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Patelle working away.
Cassidy is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cassidy is trying to control Patelle's posture but Patelle avoids it.
Cassidy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Patelle's best efforts.
Patelle wants to pass the guard but Cassidy is defending well.
Cassidy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cassidy wants to control but Patelle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Patelle wants to pass the guard but Cassidy is defending well.
Cassidy wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Patelle.
Cassidy wants to get back to full guard but Patelle has passed into side control.
Patelle trying to control the position but Cassidy is working away.
Cassidy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Patelle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patelle is trying to control. Cassidy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Patelle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cassidy throws an overhand right that lands on Patelle's shoulder, as Patelle tries to avoid the shot.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Cassidy shoots in and bounces Patelle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Patelle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cassidy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Patelle is tightening it up a little... Cassidy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cassidy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cassidy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Patelle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maxwell Patelle! |
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