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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Lazenra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pope back to the cage. Lazenra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lazenra looks to land a combination. Pope sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Dynamite Pope has been cut.
Pope doesn't manage to clinch there - Lazenra circles away.
Pope shoots in and drives through. Lazenra sprawls well.
Lazenra misses with a two punch combination.
Lazenra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lazenra as he jumps to the side. #KD#
Lazenra lands a left and a right that send Pope crashing to the mat, dazed. Lazenra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazenra looks to land a combination. Pope sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
That has opened up Dynamite Pope's cut even more.
Lazenra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lazenra.#TD2#
Pope shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pope was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lazenra being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Lazenra can't do much from the bottom here.
Pope misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pope throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pope trying to control the action but Lazenra is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Pope looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lazenra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pope wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pope cracks Lazenra with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Pope working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pope really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazenra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pope in side control, throwing shots but Lazenra defends.
Pope tries to score with some ground and pound. Lazenra controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lazenra is looking to reverse the position.
Lazenra manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lazenra is trying to control but can't.
Lazenra wants to get back to full guard.
Pope is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lazenra is trying to maintain the position but Pope is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4##TD2#
Pope gets a double leg takedown into Lazenra's guard.
Pope controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lazenra working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pope drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lazenra dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lazenra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dynamite Pope's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lazenra throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Pope steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lazenra.
Pope shoots for a double leg takedown but Lazenra sprawls well. He's pushed Pope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pope takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lazenra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lazenra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lazenra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lazenra here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pope takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
The cut above Dynamite Pope's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Pope has closed the distance and engaged Lazenra in a clinch.
#TD#
Lazenra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pope 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.
Lazenra trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Lazenra wants to get back to his feet but Pope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pope throws an elbow that misses. Lazenra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pope's guard. Nice move by Lazenra!#REVR#
Pope has momentary wrist control but Lazenra slips an elbow through the middle.
Lazenra wanted to stand there but Pope had control of the position.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Lazenra from controlling successfully.
Pope not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Pope looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lazenra has picked Pope up and slammed him! Pope can't keep hold of the triangle and Lazenra manages to pass to side control!
Pope tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lazenra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pope is still trying to improve position.
Pope is trying to work for a sweep but Lazenra has mounted him!
Pope is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazenra looking to control but Pope is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pope wants to hold on but Lazenra pushes him away.
Pope can't escape the position.
#T3#
Lazenra looking to control but Pope is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lazenra wants to take Pope's back here but Pope is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lazenra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pope sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Pope is looking to get back to full guard here but Lazenra has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pope looking for a sweep but Lazenra has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pope manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lazenra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pope can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazenra trying to control the action but Pope is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pope manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pope wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lazenra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dynamite Pope's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lazenra swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Lazenra misses. #TD2#
Lazenra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lazenra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pope can do to turn this around?
Lazenra is trying to keep Pope in close.
Pope sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazenra trying to control the position.
#T1#
Pope passes into half guard.
Lazenra is looking to control Pope's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lazenra avoid being mounted?
Lazenra trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pope manages to pass to mount!
Lazenra wants to control but Pope is having none of it.
Pope takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dynamite Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lazenra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lazenra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pope controlling his opponent.
Lazenra is in a horrible position here. Pope smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pope controlling his opponent.
Pope's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Lazenra is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Pope goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lazenra is on top in guard.
Lazenra wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pope looking for a guillotine here but Lazenra defends easily.
#T4#
Pope trying to control the position.
Lazenra would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pope wants to control but Lazenra passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pope actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dynamite Pope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lazenra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lazenra!
David Lazenra decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Dynamite Pope was interviewed post fight and said 'Ad Aspera Ad Inferi'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 620 Round 3
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Nunes with that takedown attempt.
Lazenra throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Nunes clinches up against the cage.
Nunes prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazenra has Nunes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nunes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Lazenra manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Nunes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazenra trying to control but Nunes postures up.
Nunes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Nunes is nestled in close to Lazenra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lazenra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nunes on the ground.
Nunes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nunes has eaten all the pies!
Lazenra controlling the position for now.
Nunes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lazenra controls his leg.
Nunes stalling. #SUB2#
Lazenra is trying to control Nunes's posture. Nunes takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Lazenra! Nunes is rotating here... this could be the end... Lazenra is out! Nunes has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lucius Nunes!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 620 Round 2
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Lazenra throws a head kick that misses.
Lazenra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabriel.
Gabriel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gabriel misses with a straight right.
Gabriel tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Lazenra misses.
Gabriel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gabriel fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Lazenra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gabriel shoots in but no luck this time.
Lazenra seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
David Lazenra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elton Gabriel.
Lazenra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Gabriel counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazenra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gabriel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lazenra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazenra is looking to counter the offense by Gabriel and move into the clinch.
Gabriel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazenra pinned against the cage. Lazenra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Gabriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lazenra throws a right hand that Gabriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Gabriel also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Lazenra. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Lazenra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Gabriel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lazenra was covering up waiting for the punch and Gabriel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gabriel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lazenra's guard.
Gabriel passes Lazenra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lazenra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabriel is trying to control the action in half guard but Lazenra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Gabriel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gabriel has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Lazenra works to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Lazenra is trying to control the position but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel distracts Lazenra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gabriel wants to get up but he can't break Lazenra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gabriel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lazenra tries to avoid it but Gabriel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lazenra to the ground. Lazenra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lazenra misses with a wild combination.
Gabriel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazenra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lazenra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gabriel shoots in looking for a takedown but Lazenra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gabriel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gabriel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lazenra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lazenra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lazenra misses with a few strikes there.
Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Lazenra.
#T4#
Lazenra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazenra thuds a left hand into Gabriel's body.
David Lazenra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel throws a nice looking combination but Lazenra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazenra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lazenra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lazenra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazenra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lazenra is breathing heavily.
Gabriel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lazenra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gabriel somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lazenra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lazenra throws the kick towards the body but Gabriel avoids it.
Lazenra misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Lazenra as Gabriel shoots in.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Lazenra moves out of range.
#TD2#
Gabriel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lazenra's half guard.
Lazenra is looking to improve his position.
Gabriel working Lazenra over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazenra is staying active underneath Gabriel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Gabriel seems content to control.#T1#
Gabriel is looking to advance position but Lazenra won't allow it.
Lazenra keeping control of the position.
Gabriel wants to control but Lazenra is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lazenra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gabriel can do to turn this around?
Lazenra misses with a double jab.
Gabriel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lazenra circles away.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
A combination from Lazenra does no damage.
Lazenra connects with a single shot there.
Lazenra takes a swing at Gabriel's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Lazenra throws a right and a left that Gabriel avoids nicely.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but Lazenra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Lazenra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
David Lazenra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elton Gabriel.
Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Lazenra.
Gabriel feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Lazenra tries to keep at a distance but Gabriel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gabriel managing to block the knees to the body from Lazenra.
Lazenra cracks Gabriel with a nice body shot.
Gabriel can't break the clinch.
Gabriel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lazenra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gabriel being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Lazenra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gabriel is defending well.#TD#
Lazenra drags the fight down to the ground.
Gabriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lazenra swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lazenra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lazenra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gabriel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gabriel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lazenra is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gabriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lazenra's head.
Lazenra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabriel is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gabriel chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabriel is pushing down on Lazenra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lazenra is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabriel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Gabriel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lazenra dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Lazenra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lazenra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lazenra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gabriel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Lazenra.
Lazenra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gabriel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lazenra looks to land a combination but Gabriel avoids it well. #TD2#
Gabriel scores with a takedown into Lazenra's guard.
Gabriel slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lazenra! #T1#
Gabriel controlling his opponent.
Gabriel prevents Lazenra from getting the reversal.
Gabriel is landing with some decent strikes but Lazenra is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gabriel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Gabriel has control of Lazenra's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lazenra regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lazenra tries to hold on but Gabriel postures up.#T2#
Lazenra is looking to get to half guard.
Gabriel looking to control but Lazenra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gabriel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elton Gabriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lazenra tries to lock up and control but Gabriel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Lazenra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gabriel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Gabriel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lazenra manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lazenra struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lazenra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lazenra is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gabriel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lazenra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gabriel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lazenra's legs.
Elton Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Lazenra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazenra can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elton Gabriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lazenra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for David Lazenra!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for David Lazenra!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for David Lazenra!
David Lazenra wins by unanimous decision!
David Lazenra decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 620 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Lazenra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sato.
Lazenra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lazenra misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Sato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sato shoots in for a takedown but Lazenra shows good takedown defense.
Lazenra lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Sato falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Lazenra!
In his post fight interview, David Lazenra started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Lawson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nothing stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Lawson has Nothing up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Lawson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lawson manages to end up in side control.
Lawson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nothing is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lawson in side control, throwing shots but Nothing defends.
Lawson working the strikes but Nothing uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lawson with the ground and pound but Nothing uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nothing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
Lawson throws a strike but Nothing rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nothing won't allow Lawson to sweep him here.
Lawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawson tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Nothing engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nothing forces his way into half guard.
Nothing controlling the action here.
Lawson is looking to get back to full guard here but Nothing has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawson tries to bench press Nothing off him but Nothing keeps the position.
Nothing controlling the position.
Lawson is looking to regain half guard here but Nothing keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Nothing moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lawson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nothing asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lawson being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lawson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nothing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Nothing there.
Lawson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nothing can pounce on him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nothing lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All or Nothing dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nothing lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Lawson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nothing controlling the position for now.
Nothing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nothing regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lawson.
Lawson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a strike but Nothing rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lawson being controlled here, momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Lawson is striking but Nothing is not phased and passes to half guard.
Nothing stalling.
Lawson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Nothing decides to stand and escape the position.
A left and a right from Nothing both land. Nice combination.
Nothing keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Lawson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nothing quickly recovers to half guard.
Nothing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawson.
Nothing controlling the position well. #T3#
Lawson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawson throwing shots but Nothing is blocking nicely.
Nothing regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lawson.
Nothing has control of Lawson's left arm, preventing Lawson from doing any damage.
Thomas Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nothing keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nothing is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nothing with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All or Nothing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nothing works the jab nicely.#TD#
Nothing gets caught flat footed, as Lawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Nothing manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Lawson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nothing on his heels. He'll look to pass Nothing's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson throws an elbow that misses. Nothing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lawson's guard. Nice move by Nothing!#REVB#
Lawson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Lawson is looking to sweep but instead, Nothing has passed into half guard.
Nothing works his way into full mount!
Lawson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nothing controlling from the full mount.
Nothing forces the positional change into back control.
Lawson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nothing.
Nothing is continuing to stall.#T3#
The adventures of Nothing the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nothing's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Lawson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
All or Nothing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nothing winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All or Nothing!
In defeat, Thomas Lawson stepped up to the mic, saying 'It doesn't matter one day I will be the champ'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Two tries to sprawl but Greene drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Two trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
Greene throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greene missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Two tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
Greene not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greene.
Two trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
Greene will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Two tries to roll over but Greene keeps him under control.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Greene throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Two has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Two is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Greene is staying active.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Greene scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Greene decides to stand up.
Two misses with a combination
and Greene counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Two is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Two drives through and clinches with Greene against the cage.
Greene really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Greene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Two gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Two tightens his grip and picks Greene up, before dumping him to the ground. Greene manages to land in guard. #T3##SUB#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Two is aware though and is defending well.
Greene wants to sweep here but Two controlling him for the moment.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Two trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom. #ES#
Greene pushes Two off and scrambles back to his feet.
Greene tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Two gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Two has had enough of the clinch but Greene keeps him there for the moment.#T4##TD2#
Two has Greene pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Two pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Greene tumbling to the mat - Two dives into Greene's guard.
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Two is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Two wanted to stand there but Greene had control of the position.
Two throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greene is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two pushing down on Greene's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Two seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Connie Greene will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Two shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greene napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Greene sneaks out the side door and pushes Two away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Two scores with a takedown into Greene's guard.
Two wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Two tries to stand but Greene is controlling from the bottom.
Greene wants to stand but Two is controlling the position.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Greene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Two trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greene wants to sweep here but Two controlling him for the moment.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Two. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Two gets a clinch.
Two has had enough of the clinch but Greene keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Two works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Greene kicks Two off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Greene gets caught napping as Two dives in and scores a takedown. Greene manages to retain guard.#ES#
Greene wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#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!#TD#
Greene shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Two is trying to defend but Greene finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Greene throwing shots but Two is blocking nicely.
Two is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Two is still trying to improve position.
Greene passes into side control, despite Two's attempt to control the position.
Two is trying to control Greene's posture but Greene avoids it. #T3#
Two pushes Greene away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Greene gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Greene working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Two is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Two can't do much from the bottom here.
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Greene keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Two keeps trying to improve his position.
Greene working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Greene dives in for a single leg takedown but Two sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Two closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Greene did well to prevent Two getting side control.
Connie Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene is not content to let Two control the position.
Greene is looking to improve his position.
Two is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connie Greene dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Greene fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Two looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.#TD2#
Two closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Two lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Two defends well.
Two throwing strikes but missing.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Two wants to get up but he can't break Greene's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Two wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Two won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Greene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Two bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Greene being controlled for a moment.
Greene is not content to let Two control the position. #T2#
Two wants to stand but Greene is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face as Two controls the position.
Two scoring with punches and elbows.
Greene is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Two decides to stand up, so the ref orders Greene to his feet.
Two throws a push kick but Greene slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Two looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Greene!
Greene is not content to let Two control the position.
Two in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Two wants to stand but Greene has his arm trapped.
Two moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Two working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Greene is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Greene is not content to let Two control the position.
Two remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Two is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Two might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greene haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vulcan Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connie Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Two is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greene is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vulcan Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greene has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connie Greene!
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