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Event:
UCF 21: Abrazos v Campbell
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Tumminen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Lune gets a clinch.
Tumminen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lune just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tumminen's brow.
Lune scores with a knee to the head.
Tumminen blocks an elbow strike.
Lune stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tumminen dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune looking to throw knees to the head but Tumminen is blocking nicely.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune tries a knee to the head but Tumminen blocks it.
Tumminen blocks an elbow strike.
Tumminen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tumminen dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
#BC2#
Tumminen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Tumminen lands a head shot.
Lune throws a body kick that misses.
Tumminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lune misses with a head kick.
Tumminen throws a looping overhand right but Lune ducks down to avoid it.
Lune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tumminen.
Lune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tumminen.
Tumminen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tumminen blocks a head kick by Lune.
Tumminen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Tumminen shrugs off.
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!
Tumminen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Lune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tumminen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
Tumminen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Tumminen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Tumminen shrugs off.
We've been informed that Tumminen 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.
Lune throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tumminen has a couple of punches blocked by Lune.
Tumminen is trying to maintain a safe position but Lune gets an underhook and turns Tumminen into the cage.
Tumminen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lune.
Tumminen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lune. #BC2#
Tumminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lune throws the kick towards the body but Tumminen avoids it.
Tumminen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lune tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumminen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
A head kick by Lune misses
and Tumminen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lune checks a leg kick.
Tumminen avoids a kick to the body.
Lune with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tumminen is looking to score with low kicks.
Tumminen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lune moves out of range as Tumminen throws a body kick.
Tumminen misses with a low kick.
Tumminen avoids the head kick by Lune.
Lune wants to clinch
and Tumminen counters with a straight right hand.
Lune scoring well with a low kick there.
Lune blocks a jab.
Lune moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4#
Tumminen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tumminen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Erkki Tumminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lune forces Tumminen back against the cage and clinches.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tumminen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lune up against the cage.
Lune tries to land a knee to the head but Tumminen blocks with his arms.
Tumminen is trying to break the clinch but Lune is controlling him.
Tumminen is trying to break the clinch but Lune is controlling him.
Tumminen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tumminen is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tumminen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tumminen blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune 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#
Tumminen throws a looping overhand right but Lune ducks down to avoid it.
Tumminen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erkki Tumminen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lune pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tumminen is out of range and Lune settles back down.
Tumminen throws a leg kick that misses.
Tumminen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lune looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lune misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Tumminen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Tumminen misses. #CL#
Lune pushes Tumminen up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumminen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lune obliges.
Our sources have told us that Lune has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tumminen avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lune. #BC2#
Tumminen breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Lune throws a head kick that half lands.
Lune doesn't manage to clinch there - Tumminen circles away.
#CL#
Lune darts in and clinches Tumminen up against the cage.
Lune pushes off an throws an elbow but Tumminen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lune as Tumminen tries to tie him up.
Tumminen stalling in the clinch but Lune improves position.
Lune pushes off an throws an elbow but Tumminen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tumminen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tumminen blocks the elbow strike.
Lune stalling the fight.
Lune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tumminen is defending well for now.
Lune stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tumminen wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Tumminen avoiding damage as Lune throws knees to the body.
Tumminen blocks the elbow strike.
Lune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tumminen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lune pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tumminen blocks an elbow strike.
Tumminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lune's elbow.
Tumminen misses with a body punch.
Tumminen scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lune stalling.
Lune pushes off an throws an elbow but Tumminen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Lune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tumminen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lune misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Tumminen lands with a light punch inside.
Tumminen blocks the elbow strike.
Lune tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lune misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Tumminen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lune ducks under a wild hook from Tumminen.
Lune 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.
Lune tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tumminen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Tumminen.
Lune pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lune throws a wild body kick that Tumminen sees coming a mile off.
Tumminen is looking to score with low kicks.
Lune is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tumminen.#T4#
A big left from Tumminen misses.
Tumminen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tumminen misses with a straight left.
Lune throws a sloppy head kick and Tumminen moves out of range easily.
Tumminen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tumminen misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tumminen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Tumminen misses #CL#
and Lune counters by moving into the clinch.
Lune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tumminen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lune is keeping busy.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cutter Lune will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tumminen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tumminen misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Lune counters by moving into the clinch.
Tumminen avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
Tumminen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tumminen avoiding damage as Lune throws knees to the body.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tumminen avoids it.
Tumminen takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
Tumminen avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumminen lands a right hand.
Lune lands a knee to the body.
Tumminen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tumminen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lune misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Tumminen working hard to break the clinch.
Tumminen is trying to stall.
Lune throws an elbow but it misses.
Lune stalling in the clinch.
Tumminen dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tumminen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
Tumminen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lune tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tumminen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lune just leaning against Tumminen, taking a breather.
Lune keeps control of Tumminen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tumminen takes an elbow to the temple.
Tumminen stalls. #T2#
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lune lands an elbow just above Tumminen 's eye.
Tumminen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lune has him pressed against the cage.
Lune throws an elbow that misses.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Erkki Tumminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lune using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tumminen is defending well for now.
Lune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tumminen can do to turn this around?
Lune working Tumminen over with knees to the body.
Tumminen tries to throw a body punch but Lune avoids it by throwing Tumminen back against the cage.
Lune lands an elbow just above Tumminen 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lune misses with a knee strike.
Tumminen is trying to break free.#T3#
Lune's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Tumminen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tumminen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lune has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lune ducks right into an uppercut from Tumminen.
Tumminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lune is just out of range.
Lune throws a head kick that misses
and Tumminen counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Tumminen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lune.
Lune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tumminen tries a low kick but Lune avoids it.
Tumminen lands a really nice looking cross but Lune seems unphased.
Tumminen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cutter Lune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A head kick misses from Lune.
Lune tries a head kick but it misses.
Lune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tumminen.
Tumminen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Cutter Lune has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lune tries to land a front kick but Tumminen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lune is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Lune.
Lune tries to land a front kick but Tumminen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tumminen feints a counter leg kick.
Lune looks for the body kick but Tumminen saw that one coming.
Lune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Tumminen.
Tumminen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cutter Lune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lune, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cutter Lune! |
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Event:
UCF 10: Dennis v Peterson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Three throws a chopping leg kick but Lune manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lune throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Three throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Three moves into the clinch.
Lune tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lune tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Three manages to break the clinch.
Lune throws a wild body kick that Three sees coming a mile off.
Lune misses with a head kick.
Lune looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Lune's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lune misses with a head kick.
Three takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Three checks a leg kick.#T1#
Lune looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lune misses with the body kick
and Three counters with an outside leg kick.
Three swings for the body but Lune moves out of range.
Lune is looking to clinch.
Lune looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Three throws a leg kick which misses Lune's front leg but catches the back leg as Lune tries to avoid it.
Three turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Three. #CL#
Three gets tackled into the cage by Lune. Lune maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Three manages to break the clinch.
Lune throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Three counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lune tries a knee to the head but Three blocks it.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Three jumps guard but Lune stands there with Three around his waist. Three gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Three drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lune throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Three works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lune trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Three had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lune defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lune avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lune chips away with some ground and pound.
Lune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Three controls Lune momentarily but Lune frees himself.
Lune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Lune content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Three has locked up a guillotine! Three's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lune is holding on here and Three must be using up a lot of energy. Lune has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Three gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Autobot Three! |
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Event:
SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whelan is defended easily by Lune.
Lune defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whelan.
Whelan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lune sprawls well. Lune wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whelan gets slowly back to his feet.
Lune shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lune tries to sprawl but Whelan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune wants to get back to full guard.
Whelan wants to free his trapped foot but Lune is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lune trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lune actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Whelan trying to control the pace.
Lune trying to control here.
Whelan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lune has given up his back.
#SUB#
Whelan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Whelan controlling well, preventing Lune from escaping the position.
#T2#
Lune manages to reverse the position and now he's in Whelan's guard. Nice work there by Lune.
Whelan trying to keep a closed guard but Lune is proving a slippery customer.
Whelan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lune manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Whelan stands and throws Lune's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lune tries to buck Whelan off but Whelan is having none of it.
Lune manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lune seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whelan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whelan is looking to improve his position.
Whelan gets full guard.#T3#
Whelan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lune stopping the sweep attempt from Whelan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lune's guard. #REVR#
Whelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lune is retaining full guard.
Whelan pushing down on Lune's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lune wants to control but Whelan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lune wants to improve his position but Whelan is controlling well.
Whelan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whelan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lune knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Whelan is keen to just control but Lune is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lune looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Whelan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whelan trying to mount his opponent but Lune defends it.
Whelan works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whelan takes Lune's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lune is in trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Whelan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Whelan looks for a takedown but Lune sprawls well.
Lune tries a quick counter leg kick but Whelan is wise to it.
Whelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lune tries to counter with a clinch but Whelan shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whelan with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Lune counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lune to keep the fight standing.
Whelan jumps guard but Lune stands there with Whelan around his waist. Whelan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lune lands an elbow just above Whelan 's eye.
Whelan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whelan's defenses.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune crunches a lovely knee into Whelan's ribcage.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Whelan jumps guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Whelan jumps guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lune trying to stall but Whelan improves his position.
Whelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Whelan fails to pull guard.
Whelan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whelan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lune just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whelan's brow.
Whelan avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
Whelan avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the ropes.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Whelan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lune walks away with a smile on his face. Whelan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lune as he avoids it easily.
Lune wants to counter with a clinch but Whelan pushes him away.
Whelan misses with a takedown attempt - Lune sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lune wants to counter the offense by Whelan and move into the clinch position.
Whelan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Whelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Lune steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown but Lune shows good takedown defense.
Lune steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Whelan.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lune but Lune pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Whelan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lune avoids it really well and circles away.
Lune steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Whelan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lune is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Whelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Whelan sets himself, and Lune steps forward looking for the clinch! Whelan avoids it this time.
Mickey Whelan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Whelan shoots for a takedown but Lune saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whelan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lune pinned against the ropes. Lune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whelan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lune defends it nicely.#TD#
Whelan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lune is trying to defend but Whelan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lune trying to control but Whelan postures up.
#T4#
Lune has a hand on Whelan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Whelan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lune stops Whelan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lune keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Whelan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lune has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lune tries to lock up and control but Whelan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Whelan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lune has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Whelan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whelan dives in and grabs Lune's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lune pushes down on Whelan's head and hops out.
Whelan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lune's waist but Lune gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whelan off to one side.
Lune wants to counter the offense by Whelan and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whelan misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Lune moves into the clinch.
Whelan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lune just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Lune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Cutter Lune seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Whelan jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune trying to control but Whelan is working from the bottom.
Lune is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mickey Whelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Lune preventing the sweep.
Lune wants to control from the top but Whelan keeps moving.
Whelan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lune distracts Whelan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whelan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lune avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Whelan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lune won't allow Whelan to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lune works over Whelan with some ground and pound from guard.
Lune controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Whelan looking for a guillotine here but Lune defends easily.
Whelan wants to sweep here but Lune controlling him for the moment.
Whelan trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Lune trying to control but Whelan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whelan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whelan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lune shapes to counter with a head kick.
Whelan shoots in but no luck this time.
Whelan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLune.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whelan.
Lune tries to counter by closing the distance.
Whelan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lune defends well and Whelan ends up having to push Lune into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lune is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whelan's defenses. #T4#
Lune throws an elbow but it misses.
Lune crunches a lovely knee into Whelan's ribcage.
Lune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whelan's defenses.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Lune has him pressed against the ropes.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lune to keep the fight standing.
Lune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whelan's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whelan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whelan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lune to keep the fight standing.
Whelan jumps guard but Lune stands there with Whelan around his waist. Whelan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lune utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Whelan's defenses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped Whelan in his tracks for a moment.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lune to keep the fight standing.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Lune stuffs the takedown.
Cutter Lune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lune wants it to stay on the feet.
Lune wants to counter with a clinch but Whelan pushes him away.
Whelan shoots in but Lune avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lune throws a big counter head kick but Whelan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lune wants it to stay on the feet.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lune but Lune pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Whelan dives in and grabs Lune's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lune pushes down on Whelan's head and hops out.
Lune is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Lune as Whelan shoots in.
Lune tries to counter with a clinch but Whelan shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lune wants it to stay on the feet.
Lune tries to counter with a clinch but Whelan shakes him off and moves away.
Whelan tries for a takedown but Lune sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lune tries a quick counter leg kick but Whelan is wise to it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Whelan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lune wants to counter with a clinch but Whelan pushes him away.
Whelan shoots in but no luck this time.
Lune replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Whelan blocks it well.#T1#
Whelan fails to land the takedown.
Lune feints a counter leg kick.
Lune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whelan sets himself, and Lune steps forward looking for the clinch! Whelan avoids it this time.
Whelan fails with the takedown.
Lune tries to counter with a clinch but Whelan shakes him off and moves away.
Whelan has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Lune holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Mickey Whelan has been cut.
Whelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Whelan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lune just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lune is looking to control Whelan's arms but Whelan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lune has his back to the ropes.
Lune lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Whelan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lune smiles and moves away.
Lune stuffs the takedown attempt from Whelan. Whelan gets slowly back to his feet.
Whelan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lune slaps away a takedown attempt from Whelan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whelan dives in for a single leg takedown but Lune sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whelan jumps guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Whelan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lune throws an elbow but it misses.
Lune looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lune lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Whelan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lune just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Whelan shrugs off.
Whelan tries to pull guard but Lune holds him up against the ropes and eventually Whelan drops back down to his feet.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped Whelan in his tracks for a moment.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Lune has him pressed against the ropes.
Lune trying to stall but Whelan improves his position.
Lune landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whelan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lune smiles and moves away.
Whelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Lune wants to counter the offense by Whelan and move into the clinch position.
Whelan fails with the takedown.#T4#
Whelan with a poor takedown
and Lune counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whelan's knee momentarily.
Whelan shoots in looking for a takedown but Lune manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whelan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lune wants to counter the offense by Whelan and move into the clinch position.
Whelan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lune defends well and Whelan ends up having to push Lune into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whelan dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Whelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whelan tries to pull guard but Lune holds him up against the ropes and eventually Whelan drops back down to his feet.
Lune is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Whelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whelan jumps guard but Lune stands there with Whelan around his waist. Whelan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Whelan takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Whelan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Whelan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lune is trying to defend but Whelan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lune punching from the bottom.
Whelan trying to pass the guard but Lune defending well. #SUB#
Whelan is looking for a kimura but Lune is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whelan to get the leverage.
Lune moves into full guard.
Whelan preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lune is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Whelan wants to pass the guard but Lune is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lune is looking for a triangle but Whelan pushes his legs off easily.
Lune keeping moving, preventing Whelan from controlling successfully.
Whelan wants to pass the guard but Lune is keeping the position.
Whelan pushes down on Lune's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lune is looking to control Whelan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lune avoid being mounted?
Lune wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lune moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Whelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lune is keeping the position for now.
Whelan forces his way into half guard.
Lune punching from the bottom.
Whelan is thwarting Lune's attempts to control the position.
Whelan is pressing down on Lune's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lune is holding on for now. #T3#
Lune tries to roll over but Whelan keeps him under control.
Lune is refusing to be controlled, as Whelan sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Whelan moves nicely into side control.
Whelan trying to control the position but Lune is working away.
Lune tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lune struggling a bit here.
Whelan looking to control but instead Lune has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cutter Lune is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lune trying to hold on to Whelan's head to control him but Whelan postures up.
Whelan not doing much here.
Lune trying to hold on to Whelan's head to control him but Whelan postures up.
Lune is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount!
Whelan wants to control the pace but Lune is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lune tries to control Whelan's body but Whelan pushes him off. Lune squirms to his side and now Whelan has his back!
Mickey Whelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whelan throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Whelan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lune has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:48
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:48
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cutter Lune!
Cutter Lune is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Lune blocks a jab.
De Luca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lune thinks about countering with a head kick.
De Luca throws a series of punches but Lune avoids them all with ease.
Lune slips under a jab from De Luca.
De Luca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Luca scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Luca with a nice cross.
Lune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Luca throws out the jab.
A jab from De Luca misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Luca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Luca throws a series of punches but Lune avoids them all with ease.
Vincente De Luca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for De Luca.#T1#
De Luca misses with an uppercut
and Lune makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Luca really felt that one!
De Luca scores with a decent looking hook.
De Luca cracks Lune with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Luca misses with a left hand
and Lune counters with a big head kick but De Luca shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Lune blocks the low kick.
Lune is looking to counter the offense by De Luca and move into the clinch.
Lune avoids the body shot from De Luca.
A punch combination from De Luca misses.
Lune quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Luca misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Lune moves into the clinch.
Lune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lune throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lune working De Luca over with knees to the body.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Lune. #T2#
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!
Lune prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Lune.
De Luca avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the ropes.
De Luca takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Luca is trying to break the clinch but Lune has him pressed against the ropes.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Lune blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lune.
De Luca jumps guard but Lune turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lune blocks an uppercut.
Lune scores a nice knee to the body.
I was talking to Lune's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Luca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lune is keeping busy.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lune throws an elbow that misses.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Lune misses with an elbow over the top.
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
De Luca looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Lune lands a knee to the body.
De Luca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Luca is trying to maintain a safe position but Lune gets an underhook and turns De Luca into the ropes.
De Luca takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
De Luca misses with a punch on the inside.
Lune lands a nice knee to the body.
Lune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, De Luca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lune's brow.
Lune is struggling to control the position.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca trying to stall but Lune improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Luca.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lune.
Nice elbow from Lune.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Luca jumps guard but Lune stands there with De Luca around his waist. De Luca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cutter Lune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincente De Luca.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
De Luca dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune avoids a wild elbow strike from De Luca.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Luca lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lune.
De Luca has a couple of punches blocked by Lune.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped De Luca in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Luca as Lune tries to tie him up.
Lune blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lune tries to stall but De Luca uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Luca tries to throw a body punch but Lune avoids it by throwing De Luca back against the ropes.
De Luca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
De Luca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Luca throws a lazy body kick
and Lune counters with a body kick.
De Luca throws a big shot that misses.
Lune slips a straight right by De Luca.
Lune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Luca can do to turn this around?
De Luca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lune circles away quickly and effectively.
De Luca throws a lazy uppercut
and Lune counters with a body kick.
De Luca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lune has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lune is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Luca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca looks to throw the jab but Lune is out of range.
Lune is looking to counter with head kicks.
De Luca misses with an uppercut
and Lune counters with a flying knee. Nice.
De Luca misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Lune counters by moving into the clinch.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
De Luca misses with some punches.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by De Luca.
Lune throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Luca can't break the clinch.
De Luca tries to pull guard but Lune won't allow it.
De Luca misses with an elbow strike.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped De Luca in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lune lands an elbow inside that De Luca shrugs off.
Lune prevents De Luca from breaking the clinch.
De Luca avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the ropes.
Lune using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lune misses with an elbow strike.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune stalling the fight.
De Luca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lune backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Luca takes an elbow to the temple.
De Luca jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lune walks away with a smile on his face. De Luca gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Luca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Lune counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lune.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lune as De Luca tries to tie him up.
De Luca dodges an elbow strike from Lune.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Lune.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune trying to stall but De Luca improves his position.
De Luca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lune lands an elbow just above De Luca 's eye.
Nice elbow from Lune. #T3#
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lune pushes off an throws an elbow but De Luca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
De Luca pushes Lune back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Luca tries to work over Lune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lune.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Nice elbow from Lune.
Lune trying to control the position but instead, De Luca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lune into the ropes.
Lune comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lune landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Luca has had enough of the clinch but Lune keeps him there for the moment.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from De Luca.
De Luca is looking to break free of the clinch but Lune has double underhooks.
Lune stalling the fight.
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!
Nice elbow from Lune. #T4#
Lune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Luca misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Luca tries a body shot but Lune blocks it.
De Luca scores with a shoulder strike.
Lune landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lune utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Lune.
Lune lands an elbow that stopped De Luca in his tracks for a moment.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Luca working aggressively here.
Lune landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Lune.
A body shot lands from De Luca.
De Luca blocks an elbow strike.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lune misses with an elbow over the top.
De Luca misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Luca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lune wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Luca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Luca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lune counters with a big head kick but De Luca shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from De Luca misses.
Lune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Luca.
De Luca throws a series of punches but Lune moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for De Luca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lune wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Luca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lune dodges the punch combination from De Luca.
As De Luca tries to get set, Lune tries to push him back and clinch up but De Luca manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
De Luca with a hook.
De Luca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lune quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Luca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Luca misses with a combination
#CL#
and Lune moves into the clinch.
De Luca misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Luca misses with a punch on the inside.
De Luca misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lune.
Lune lands an elbow inside. #T2#
De Luca takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
Lune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De Luca in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Luca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cutter Lune has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from De Luca.
De Luca scores with a shoulder strike.
De Luca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Luca takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from De Luca.
Lune trying to control the position but instead, De Luca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lune into the ropes.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
De Luca has a couple of punches blocked by Lune.
Lune stalls.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lune just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Luca's brow.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Luca with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lune just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Luca's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lune.
Lune lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#De Luca is rocked!
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca is still on wobbly legs! Can Lune finish him?
De Luca avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Lune to work.
Lune looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lune keeps control of De Luca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Luca seems to have recovered his senses.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lune.
Cutter Lune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
De Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Lune.
Lune blocks an uppercut.
De Luca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Luca working aggressively here.
De Luca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lune blocking some punches.
De Luca tries to break the clinch but Lune is controlling the position.
De Luca is trying to push Lune away but Lune has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
De Luca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Luca avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
De Luca swings wildly with an uppercut but Lune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vincente De Luca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cutter Lune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lune, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cutter Lune! |
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Event:
GFC10: Diaz vs Lune
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Lune.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lune to keep the fight standing.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Lune.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Noah Diaz has been cut.
Lune misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Lune missing with knees to the body.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lune throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Lune, against the cage.
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lune's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lune throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz avoiding damage as Lune throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
Lune trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Lune from controlling successfully.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Lune controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lune wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Lune has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diaz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lune is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diaz pulls down on the head and he's put Lune to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noah Diaz!
Noah Diaz retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Noah Diaz, 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:
GFC:6 Lune vs KIm
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Lune throws a front kick that sends Kim stumbling back into the cage.
Lune throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Lune wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.
Lune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lune throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lune.
Lune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a hook but Lune blocks it.
A low kick from Kim is predictable there
and Lune counters with a thumping low kick.
Lune keeps the fight on the outside.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick
and Lune counters with a body kick that stops Kim in his tracks momentarily.
Kim 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.#CL#
Lune rushes Kim and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Lune has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lune gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lune prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cutter Lune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Kim shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Kim blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
Kim takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Kim shrugs off.
Lune throws an elbow that misses.
Lune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kim is defending well for now.
Lune throws an elbow that misses.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lune lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Dong Hyun Kim's cut even more.#TD2#
Kim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kim manages to end up in side control.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lune manages to get back to half guard.
Lune tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lune has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lune is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lune gets back to full guard.
Kim 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. #SUB#
Lune escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Lune is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lune has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Lune's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lune looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lune throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lune is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
Kim preventing the sweep. #T4#
Kim trying to control but Lune is working from the bottom.
Kim postures up.
#SUB#
Lune looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Kim trying to control but Lune is working from the bottom.
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kim postures up in Lune's guard and throws a big left but Lune blocks it. #SUB#
Lune looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lune is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dong Hyun Kim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lune lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kim will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheers as Kim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lune doesn't seem phased though.
Lune with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Lune lands but Kim takes it in his stride.
Kim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lune - that will leave a mark!
Lune fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kim misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lune.
Lune blocks a head kick by Kim.
Lune with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lune connects with an inside leg kick.
Lune staying out of range there.
Lune jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kim has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lune.#CL#
Lune drives through and clinches with Kim against the cage.
Kim is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lune to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Kim decides to pull guard.
Lune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dong Hyun Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lune wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Lune stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lune drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lune has Kim in his guard.#REVB#
Lune is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lune throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Kim wants to control from the top but Lune keeps moving.
We've been informed that Kim has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Lune throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim with a nice head shot there.
Lune tries to strike from the bottom.
Lune keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lune isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kim stacks Lune 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 Kim!#SUB2#
Kim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lune rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kim's guard! Nice work there by Lune! #T3#
Kim trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lune wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Lune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lune drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lune has Kim in his guard.#REVB#
Kim trying to control but Lune is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lune is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim passes into half guard.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Lune is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lune tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
Lune is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kim scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Lune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dong Hyun Kim's cut.
That's time! Lune's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kim lands with a good body shot.
Lune lands a nice looking body kick.
Lune blocks a head kick by Kim.
Lune throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
Kim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lune counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kim's knee momentarily.
Lune throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab by Kim.
Kim throws a sloppy body shot
and Lune makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kim really felt that one!
Lune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lune wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lune counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kim misses with a hook.
Lune thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kim if he has to take too many more of those.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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 telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Lune feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Lune clinches up against the cage.
Cutter Lune has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Lune lands an elbow just above Kim 's eye.
Kim takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Kim shrugs off.
Kim takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lune pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kim tries to score a body lock takedown but Lune shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cutter Lune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Kim blocks an elbow strike.
Lune missing with knees to the body.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Lune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Kim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lune lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Kim tries to pull guard but Lune forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lune gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Kim decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Lune has gone for a leg lock! Kim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lune's guard.#REVB#
Lune controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Lune tries to strike from the bottom.
Kim trying to control but Lune is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Kim is sitting in close to Lune's body. Lune has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kim is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kim is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lune.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cutter Lune! |
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Event:
GFC 1: Manaitpasov vs Lune
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Manaitpasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lune moves away.
Lune throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Manaitpasov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lune's guard.#SUB2#
Lune is looking for a triangle but Manaitpasov pushes his legs off easily.
Lune is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lune preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manaitpasov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lune has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Manaitpasov doesn't defend quickly enough and Lune has managed to lock this one up! Can Manaitpasov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lune on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cutter Lune! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Lune looks for the body kick but Papadorigagi saw that one coming.
Papadorigagi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lune misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Papadorigagi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lune!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Papadorigagi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Papadorigagi working the ground and pound.
Lune tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Papadorigagi just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lune is trying to control Papadorigagi's posture but Papadorigagi avoids it. #T1#
Papadorigagi lands an elbow.
Papadorigagi working away.
Papadorigagi controlling the position.
Papadorigagi in side control, throwing shots but Lune defends.
Papadorigagi is working Lune over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Papadorigagi happy to just control the position for now.
Papadorigagi is looking to take a break and control but Lune is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Papadorigagi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lune sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lune struggling a bit here.
Papadorigagi tries to score with some ground and pound. Lune controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3##SUB#
Papadorigagi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lune throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lune pushes Papadorigagi away with a front kick.
Lune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Papadorigagi.
Lune lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Papadorigagi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Papadorigagi lands in his opponent's guard.
Lune not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Papadorigagi landing with the ground and pound.
Lune controls Papadorigagi momentarily but Papadorigagi frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadorigagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Papadorigagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papadorigagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lune is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadorigagi lands a couple of elbows.
Papadorigagi trying to control but Lune is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Courtney Papadorigagi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Papadorigagi moves into the clinch.
Papadorigagi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lune's efforts to push away.
Papadorigagi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Papadorigagi is trying to pull guard but Lune turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Papadorigagi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Papadorigagi jumps guard and drags Lune to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadorigagi working a defensive guard here.
Lune trying to control the position from guard on top but Papadorigagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadorigagi 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##T1##SUB2#
Lune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Papadorigagi is trying to work for a kimura but Lune is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Papadorigagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lune wants to control but Papadorigagi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Papadorigagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Lune looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lune is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Papadorigagi is tapping! Great win for Lune!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cutter Lune! |
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