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Event:
FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Villa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lucifer is looking to get back to full guard here but Villa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lucifer can't do much from the bottom here.
Villa advances nicely into full mount.
Villa prevents Lucifer from getting the reversal.
Villa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Villa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucifer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucifer regains half guard.
Lucifer trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucifer can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Lucifer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Villa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lucifer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Villa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Villa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucifer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Villa wants to stand but Lucifer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lucifer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucifer trying to control from the bottom.
Villa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Lucifer looking for submissions off his back.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lucifer has eaten all the pies!
Villa controlling the action here. #SUB#
Villa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucifer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Villa prevents Lucifer from improving his position.#T3#
Lucifer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Villa working the head and body with strikes.
Lucifer trying to get back to full guard but Villa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Villa landing shots from mount.
Lucifer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lucifer tries to improve his position but instead Villa has taken his back!
Lucifer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Villa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Villa controlling the positon.
Lucifer just trying to survive but Villa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Villa.
Villa not allowing Lucifer to control his hands.
Lucifer breaks Villa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lucifer trying to control but Villa is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Lucifer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villa 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.
Villa is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucifer is one step ahead there.
Villa managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Villa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Lucifer. No joy for Villa on that attempt. #CL2#
Lucifer clinches with his opponent.
Lucifer tries to land a knee to the head but Villa blocks with his arms.
Villa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lucifer walks away with a smile on his face. Villa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucifer goes for a double leg but Villa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Villa continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Villa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lucifer has Villa up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lucifer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Villa is trying to keep an underhook but Lucifer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lucifer is looking to take a break and control but Villa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Lucifer is working for a kimura but Villa is defending it quite comfortably.
Villa trying to control but Lucifer postures up.
Villa is positioning himself well to prevent Lucifer advancing to mount.
Villa is staying active underneath Lucifer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Lucifer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Villa sees it coming and defends easily.
Villa works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lucifer wants to control from the top but Villa keeps moving.
Villa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Villa wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucifer trying to control but Villa is working from the bottom.
Villa is adopting a defensive guard.
Chase Villa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucifer wants to pass the guard but Villa is keeping the position.
Lucifer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Lucifer with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Villa wants to clinch.
Villa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Villa.
Lucifer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lucifer moves in looking to clinch but Villa pushes him off.#TD#
Villa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lucifer tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Lucifer is letting Villa control him for a moment.
Lucifer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Lucifer wants to improve his position but Villa is controlling well.
Villa wants to pass the guard but Lucifer is defending well.
Ground and pound from Villa.
Lucifer is looking to improve his position.
Villa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Villa passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucifer is bucking up trying to escape but Villa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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 Chase Villa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Villa tries to clinch up.
Villa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucifer moves away.
Lucifer leaves Villa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lucifer is defended easily by Villa.
Villa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucifer defends well and Villa ends up having to push Lucifer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucifer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucifer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Villa walks away with a smile on his face. Lucifer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Villa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucifer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Villa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucifer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Villa is fending him off so far but Lucifer persists. Nope, Villa circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucifer throws a leg kick #TD#
and Villa counters with a single leg into guard. Lucifer didn't expect that. #T1##SUB2#
Lucifer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Villa stacks Lucifer 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 Villa!
Lucifer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Villa working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Villa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Villa working away.#T2#
Lucifer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucifer throws a couple of strikes there.
Lucifer tries to buck Villa off but Villa is having none of it.
Villa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lucifer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Villa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lucifer has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Lucifer tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Villa easily slips into full mount!
Lucifer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lucifer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Villa manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Villa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lucifer has worked his arm free - good work by Lucifer!
Lucifer is trying to work for a sweep but Villa has mounted him!
Lucifer is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Lucifer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Villa is not going to allow Lucifer to sit and survive in this position.
Villa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villa is punishing Lucifer with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Villa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Villa, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Villa! |
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Event:
FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Zipporinio moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Zipporinio drags the fight down to the ground.
Villa wants to stand but Zipporinio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Villa wants to pass the guard but Zipporinio is keeping the position.
Zipporinio looking to control.
Villa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zipporinio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Villa wants to pass the guard but Zipporinio is defending well.
Villa is keen to just control but Zipporinio is a slippery customer.
Zipporinio is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zipporinio is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Zipporinio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Villa quickly recovers to half guard.
Villa is trying to get back to full guard.
Zipporinio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Villa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Villa is pressing down on Zipporinio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zipporinio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Villa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Villa looking for a guillotine here but Zipporinio defends easily.
Villa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Villa keeping moving, preventing Zipporinio from controlling successfully.
Villa has control of Zipporinio's left arm, preventing Zipporinio from doing any damage.
Zipporinio postures up.
Zipporinio trying to control the position from guard on top but Villa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Villa. #TD#
Zipporinio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Villa on his heels. He'll look to pass Villa's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Villa working a defensive guard here.
Zipporinio trying to control the position from guard on top but Villa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Villa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zipporinio is aware though and is defending well.
Villa keeping moving, preventing Zipporinio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zipporinio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Htasek Zipporinio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Villa instigates a clinch.
Zipporinio goes for a takedown attempt but Villa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Villa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Villa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zipporinio as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Zipporinio gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zipporinio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Villa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Villa shoots in for a takedown but Zipporinio shows good takedown defense.
Htasek Zipporinio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Villa.#CL#
Zipporinio has Villa up against the cage in a clinch.
Villa is trying to push Zipporinio away but Zipporinio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Villa has a couple of punches blocked by Zipporinio.
Villa misses with a body punch.
Zipporinio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Villa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Villa trying to control the position but instead, Zipporinio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Villa into the cage.#BC2#
Villa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##TD#
Zipporinio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Villa tries to improve position but can't.
Zipporinio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villa can do to turn this around?
Villa is not content to let Zipporinio control the position.
Zipporinio landing a few strikes.
Villa is looking to regain half guard here but Zipporinio keeps moving and retains side control.
Villa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zipporinio passes to full mount! #T3#
Zipporinio scoring with strikes but Villa is staying in there.
Htasek Zipporinio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zipporinio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Villa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zipporinio looking to control but Villa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zipporinio controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zipporinio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Villa for as long as he can get away with.
Zipporinio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Villa is looking to escape.
Villa tries to hold on but Zipporinio postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villa is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Htasek Zipporinio dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villa.
Villa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zipporinio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zipporinio shoots for a double leg takedown but Villa sprawls well. He's pushed Zipporinio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Villa wants to clinch.
Villa shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zipporinio tries to avoid it but Villa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zipporinio to the ground. Zipporinio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Htasek Zipporinio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Villa.
Villa misses with the combination.
#T1#
Villa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zipporinio.
Villa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zipporinio sprawls well. Zipporinio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villa gets slowly back to his feet.
Zipporinio thinks about countering with a head kick.
Villa throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Zipporinio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zipporinio chips away with some ground and pound.
Villa wants to sweep here but Zipporinio controlling him for the moment.
Villa is looking to stand up but Zipporinio isn't so interested in that idea.
Villa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Villa controls Zipporinio momentarily but Zipporinio frees himself.
Zipporinio wants to control from the top but Villa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Villa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zipporinio passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Villa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zipporinio is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Villa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Villa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zipporinio is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Villa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zipporinio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zipporinio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chase Villa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zipporinio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Villa as he avoids it easily.
Villa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zipporinio slaps away a takedown attempt from Villa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zipporinio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Villa.
Villa slows the pace down.
Villa working away.
Zipporinio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zipporinio tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Villa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zipporinio can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Htasek Zipporinio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zipporinio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Htasek Zipporinio! |
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Event:
FCL - 16
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Rollins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Villa's head.
Adan Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Villa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Villa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villa is fighting to break Rollins's control of his arms but Rollins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Villa with a nice head shot there.
Villa looking to pass the guard.
Villa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rollins keeps trying to improve his position.
Rollins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Villa is now in half guard.
Villa wants to take a breather but Rollins is having none of it.
Rollins trying to control from the bottom.
Villa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rollins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rollins wants to control but Villa is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villa moves away.#TD#
Villa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Rollins is trying to control the position but Villa postures up.
Rollins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rollins has a closed guard, preventing Villa from standing up.
Villa is looking to advance position but Rollins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rollins with shots to the head and body - Villa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Villa tries to lock up and control but Rollins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rollins working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Rollins cracks Villa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rollins drops a big elbow. That's hurt Villa! More shots from Rollins and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Rollins! |
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Event:
FCL - 6
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Villa shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Dunn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD#
Dunn drops Villa with a beautiful combination! Villa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dunn is looking for the KO!#ROC#Villa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chase Villa has been cut.
Villa walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dunn! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dylan Dunn! |
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