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Event:
WFC 18:Miller vs Gold
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1# Milne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemaitre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lemaitre only half commits to the counter leg kick. Lemaitre thumps Milne with a low kick. Lemaitre pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lemaitre stuns Milne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lemaitre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Milne misses with a hook. Lemaitre ducked under it nicely. Milne misses with a double jab
and Lemaitre counters with a thumping low kick. Good leg kick by Lemaitre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Milne scores with a hook to the body. Lemaitre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Milne connects with a right hand. Lemaitre shakes it off. Milne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lemaitre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Lemaitre just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good exchange - Lemaitre coming out on top. Milne moves away from the strike by Lemaitre. Milne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lemaitre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Milne checks a low kick from Lemaitre. Nice defenses there by Milne. Lemaitre takes a shot right to the bread basket. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milne. Lemaitre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Milne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milne lands with a good body shot. Milne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Milne throws a looping overhand right but Lemaitre ducks down to avoid it. Lemaitre steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Milne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lemaitre pinned against the cage. Lemaitre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A nice side step and Lemaitre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Milne. That's going to take a lot out of him. Milne swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemaitre. Jab, jab by Milne - just one landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Lemaitre. Milne does a little dance to reset his feet. Lemaitre moves out of range as Milne strikes. Milne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Milne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milne backing away here, and Lemaitre unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD# Milne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Milne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lemaitre is trying to improve his position. Lemaitre wants to control but Milne postures up.#T2# Milne misses with the ground and pound. You can see the frustration on Lemaitre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lemaitre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Milne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Milne throws an elbow but Lemaitre slips to the side and avoids it well. Lemaitre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Lemaitre is looking to advance position but Milne won't allow it. Lemaitre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Milne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Lemaitre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lemaitre uses his free foot to push down on Milne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Milne. Lemaitre trying to control but Milne is having none of it. Lemaitre lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lemaitre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Lemaitre controlling from mount. Milne is trying to escape the mount.
Lemaitre controlling the pace for now. Milne is trying desperately to improve position. Lemaitre with good strikes from the mount here! Lemaitre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Milne because Lemaitre loaded up on that one. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Milne is looking to get to half guard. Lemaitre controlling from the full mount. #T4# Lemaitre working the ground and pound effectively.
Lemaitre tries to control but Milne wriggling away. Poor strikes thrown by Lemaitre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Milne is trying desperately to improve position. Lemaitre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Milne is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Lemaitre dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Milne dives in for a single leg takedown but Lemaitre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# Milne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lemaitre did well to prevent Milne getting side control. Lemaitre won't allow Milne to pass to mount. Lemaitre wants to control but Milne is keeping busy.
Lemaitre wants to get back to full guard. Milne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Lemaitre won't allow Milne to pass to mount. Lemaitre is trying to maintain the position but Milne is very close to passing his half guard. Milne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Lemaitre is looking for a sweep. Milne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaitre is pressing down on Milne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Lemaitre trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Lemaitre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Milne wants to control from the top but Lemaitre keeps moving. #T1# Lemaitre is pulling down on Milne's head. It's preventing any offense from Milne, at least for the moment. Milne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Lemaitre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Milne is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Milne preventing the sweep. Lemaitre pulls Milne in close to his closed guard and prevents Milne from doing any damage or advancing position. Lemaitre controls Milne momentarily but Milne frees himself. Milne landing with the ground and pound. Harry Milne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lemaitre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2# Lemaitre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Lemaitre wants to pass the guard but Milne is keeping the position. Milne is controlling Lemaitre's posture. Lemaitre won't allow Milne to sweep him here. Milne is working hard here to advance position. Milne working a defensive guard here.
#T3# Lemaitre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Milne wants to sweep but no luck. Lemaitre wants to control from the top but Milne keeps moving. Lemaitre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Lemaitre trying to control the position from guard on top but Milne 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. Lemaitre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Milne. Lemaitre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. No luck for Milne with that takedown attempt. Milne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Milne. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lemaitre connects with a single shot there.#TD# Milne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Lemaitre trying to control from the bottom.
Lemaitre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lemaitre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Milne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lemaitre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Milne scores with a couple of nice shots. Lemaitre is looking to improve his position.
Lemaitre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Milne is working away from the top position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lemaitre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lemaitre gets full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Milne dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Lemaitre drops his hands momentarily and Milne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Milne takes a swing at Lemaitre's ribcage but misses. Lemaitre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Lemaitre with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lemaitre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Milne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Milne fails to land with a series of punches.
Lemaitre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Milne throws a hook but Lemaitre blocks it. Lemaitre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Milne's corner calls for a 1-2. Milne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC# Lemaitre is rocked! Milne drops Lemaitre with a huge uppercut! Lemaitre drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Milne is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Milne! Harry Milne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DARE KT SERIES 1
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Lemaitre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dragović swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Dragović manages to break the clinch.
Lemaitre avoids the body shot from Dragović.
Dragović lands with a hook. Lemaitre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lemaitre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dragović raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Dragović jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Dragović. Beautiful body shot. Lemaitre missing with a left hand there. Dragović was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dragović looks to throw the jab but Lemaitre is out of range. Dragović avoids the body shot from Lemaitre.
Dragović has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Dragović lands a glancing blow to the side of Lemaitre's head. Dragović turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lemaitre checks a low kick from Dragović. Lemaitre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A swing and a miss from Dragović. Dragović lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dragović fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lemaitre throws a body punch but Dragović moves out of range. Dragović swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1# Jab from Dragović. Dragović uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemaitre.
Lemaitre throws a body kick that misses letting Dragović counter with a right hand. Lemaitre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragović. Dragović was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Dragović dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lemaitre. That did some damage! Dragović scores with a shot to the body.
Dragović is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Dragović scores with a nice right hand.
Dragović just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragović is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dragović looks for the body kick but Lemaitre saw that one coming. Dragović connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Lemaitre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lemaitre just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragović moves out of range of the leg kick from Lemaitre. Lemaitre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lemaitre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Lemaitre throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Dragović counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Dragović fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemaitre is out of range. Dragović fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lemaitre on the side of the head. Lemaitre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lemaitre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragović finds it's way round the side to connect with Lemaitre's head. #ROC2# Lemaitre is rocked! Lemaitre walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aleksandar Dragović! Our winner, Aleksandar Dragović, 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:
C15: Gatsby vs Reilly
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Lemaitre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemaitre is just out of range. Lemaitre throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily. Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Lemaitre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jackson misses with a leg kick. Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lemaitre counters with a nice uppercut. Lemaitre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lemaitre under the eye. Lemaitre lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemaitre is just out of range. Jackson throws the left hand but Lemaitre avoids the punch easily. Jackson scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2# It looks like Samir Lemaitre has been cut. Rory Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson connects with a body shot. Lemaitre is breathing heavily. Lemaitre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice defenses there by Jackson.#CL2# Jackson closes the distance and clinches. Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jackson lands a right hand. #ROC2# Lemaitre is rocked!#T1# Jackson pushes Lemaitre against the cage. Jackson is working some dirty boxing. Jackson pushes off with a quick right hook! Lemaitre goes down! Lemaitre tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jackson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Jackson! In his post fight interview, Rory Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
C13: Beefrock vs Antonio
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Cross Furia drops his hands momentarily and Lemaitre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Cross Furia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cross Furia scores with a nice strike. Cross Furia with a hook. Crunch! Cross Furia slams his shin into Lemaitre's torso. Lemaitre with a hook. Lemaitre misses with a kick to the body #CL# and Cross Furia counters by moving into the clinch. Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Cross Furia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lemaitre backwards. #TD2# Lemaitre pulls guard effortlessly. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lemaitre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Lemaitre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cross Furia stacks Lemaitre 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 Cross Furia! Cross Furia 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.
The strikes coming from Cross Furia are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SU# Cross Furia stands up and beckons Lemaitre to his feet. #T1# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cross Furia checks a leg kick. Lemaitre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lemaitre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cross Furia. Lemaitre looks winded!#CL# Cross Furia moves into the clinch. Cross Furia scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lemaitre is trying to pull guard but Cross Furia has him pressed against the cage. Lemaitre blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross Furia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Cross Furia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cross Furia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT# It looks like Samir Lemaitre has been cut. Lemaitre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Cross Furia pushes Lemaitre up against the cage in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cross Furia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Cross Furia. Lemaitre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Cross Furia breaks the clinch.
Cross Furia throws a push kick but Lemaitre slaps the foot to one side. It seemed like Lemaitre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL# Cross Furia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2# Cross Furia lands an uppercut. I was talking to Cross Furia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short left from Cross Furia. #ROC# Lemaitre is rocked! Cross Furia lands an uppercut. Lemaitre is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross Furia finish him? Lemaitre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Cross Furia throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemaitre. Cross Furia unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lemaitre! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cross Furia is unloading with more strikes now! Lemaitre drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Cross Furia! A relieved looking Dante Cross Furia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Combate 9: Khabib vs Xerxes
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1# Lemaitre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big right from Lennartsson misses. Lemaitre throws out a loose jab but Lennartsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Lemaitre throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Lennartsson to counter with a crisp jab. Lemaitre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lennartsson. Nice defenses there by Lemaitre. Lemaitre lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Lemaitre. Lemaitre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lennartsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lemaitre connects with a right hand. Lennartsson shakes it off. Jab from Lemaitre. That kick from Lemaitre tenderised Lennartsson's leg. Lennartsson is trying to keep his angry face on. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lemaitre wants to clinch. Lennartsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1# Lemaitre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A low kick from Lemaitre misses #KD2# and Lennartsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Lemaitre toppling to the canvas! Lemaitre scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lennartsson finish him?!#CUT2# It looks like Samir Lemaitre has been cut. Lemaitre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lemaitre looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lennartsson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lemaitre. Lennartsson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lennart Lennartsson! Jumping up and down and very excited, Lennart Lennartsson waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CFC 414
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Lemaitre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monk defends well and Lemaitre ends up having to push Monk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Lemaitre throws the left hand but Monk avoids the punch easily. A shot to the body from Lemaitre misses and Lemaitre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2# It looks like Samir Lemaitre has been cut. Lemaitre swings for the body but Monk moves out of range.
Lemaitre misses with a left hand and Monk counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2# Monk feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lemaitre sprawling to the canvas! Lemaitre rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Monk finish him?!
#ROC2# Lemaitre is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monk weaves into range and cracks Lemaitre right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Lemaitre goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Monk is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silas Monk! In his post fight interview, Silas Monk gave a big smile as he said 'I farted'.
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Event:
CFC 412
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1# Lemaitre misses with a looping left. Parker throws a counter combo. Lemaitre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker. A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker. Lemaitre pushes Parker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lemaitre working aggressively here.
Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Parker blocks a body shot from Lemaitre. Lemaitre looking for a takedown. Lemaitre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaitre lands a body punch. We've been informed that Parker 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaitre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker. #CUT2# It looks like Samir Lemaitre has been cut. Parker takes an elbow to the forehead. Lemaitre works on Parker's body with a couple of short punches. Lemaitre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle. #T1# Lemaitre trying to land knees to the body.
#TD# Lemaitre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Parker can't fight it off and eventually Lemaitre manages to take the fight to the floor. Parker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Lemaitre with a flurry of punches that miss. Lemaitre lands a couple of elbows. Lemaitre stops Parker from standing up. Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lemaitre with a nice head shot there. Lemaitre throws a strike but Parker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Lemaitre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Parker wants to stand but Lemaitre is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2# Lemaitre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there. Lemaitre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lemaitre distracts Parker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lemaitre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parker's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Lemaitre works over Parker with some ground and pound from guard. Lemaitre with a nice head shot there. Parker wants to stand up but Lemaitre is controlling him. Lemaitre throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Lemaitre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lemaitre chips away with some ground and pound. Lemaitre stands up over Parker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lemaitre lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lemaitre throws a big right hand that misses. Lemaitre throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely. Lemaitre prevents Parker from getting back to his feet. Parker has momentary wrist control but Lemaitre slips an elbow through the middle. Lemaitre throws a big right hand that misses. Lemaitre distracts Parker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lemaitre throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# Parker wants to stand up but Lemaitre is controlling him. Lemaitre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemaitre. Lemaitre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lemaitre's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lemaitre throws a big right hand that misses. Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lemaitre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lemaitre scoring with some ground and pound. Lemaitre throws a strike but Parker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# This has been an exciting period of action! Lemaitre 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. Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lemaitre's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Lemaitre dominated that round. The cut man is working on Samir Lemaitre's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Lemaitre connects with a jab. Lemaitre keeps Parker at a distance using the push kick. Parker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parker checks a low kick from Lemaitre. Lemaitre throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Lemaitre only half commits. Parker throws a counter combo.#CL2# Parker instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lemaitre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around? A head punch on the inside from Lemaitre fails to land. Lemaitre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lemaitre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parker avoids it. Lemaitre goes for a takedown attempt but Parker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1# Lemaitre lands a jab to the head.
Lemaitre lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.#CL# Lemaitre moves into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker. Lemaitre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now. Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaitre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Good body shot from Lemaitre.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker. Parker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2# Lemaitre misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaitre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Parker is breathing heavily. Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre lands a nice elbow. Lemaitre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parker avoids it. Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lemaitre throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker. This has been an exciting period of action! Lemaitre lands a hook to the side of the head. Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lemaitre. Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Lemaitre.
Lemaitre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lemaitre tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
#T3# Lemaitre throws a head punch that misses. Lemaitre is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Lemaitre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parker is pressed up against the cage. Lemaitre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lemaitre tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance. Parker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lemaitre.
A swing and a miss from Lemaitre. Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Lemaitre shakes him off and moves away. Parker loads up on a big right hand but Lemaitre slips the punch. Lemaitre wants to land a leg kick but Parker is out of range. Parker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lemaitre defends it well. Corey Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Parker moves out of range as Lemaitre strikes. A combination from Lemaitre does no damage. Lemaitre throws a head kick that misses. #T4# Lemaitre fails in his attempt to clinch. Parker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Parker wants to clinch. Lemaitre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Parker moves into the clinch. Lemaitre has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Lemaitre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parker.
Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Lemaitre dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Samir Lemaitre's cut. 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# Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker wants to counter with a clinch but Lemaitre pushes him away. The crowd cheers as Lemaitre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Parker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lemaitre - the referee stops the clock and Parker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lemaitre. Parker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Nice jab there from Lemaitre. Lemaitre shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well. Lemaitre closes the distance but Parker moves to the side and Parker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaitre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lemaitre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1# Lemaitre goes for a double leg but Parker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parker continues to drive forward. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Lemaitre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lemaitre lands a body shot.
Lemaitre misses with a looping right. A big left from Lemaitre misses. Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lemaitre. Lemaitre pushes Parker away with a front kick. Nice uppercut lands for Lemaitre. That snapped Parker's head back.
Lemaitre misses with a body kick. Lemaitre clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Samir Lemaitre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Samir Lemaitre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Lemaitre swings and misses with a shot to the body and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lemaitre digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs. Lemaitre scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Samir Lemaitre is winning the standup battle so far. Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lemaitre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD# Lemaitre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parker was covering up waiting for the punch and Lemaitre finishes the takedown easily into guard. Lemaitre throws a strike but Parker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Lemaitre.#T3# Lemaitre is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Lemaitre is looking for a triangle here but Parker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Parker working away. Lemaitre sneaks back into half guard. Samir Lemaitre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Parker prevents Lemaitre from improving his position. Parker tries to stand and escape but Lemaitre is controlling the position. Parker is thwarting Lemaitre's attempts to control the position.#T4##SUB# Lemaitre actively working from the bottom here. Parker wants to stand up but Lemaitre is controlling the position.
Lemaitre moves into full guard.
Parker won't allow Lemaitre to sweep him here. Corey Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Parker wanted to stand there but Lemaitre had control of the position. Parker with a flurry of punches that miss. Lemaitre 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. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Samir Lemaitre showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lemaitre 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samir Lemaitre! Samir Lemaitre really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CFC 409
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1# Juggernaut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lemaitre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juggernaut. Juggernaut seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Juggernaut doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemaitre circles away.
Lemaitre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Lemaitre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Juggernaut's waist but Juggernaut gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lemaitre off to one side. A shot to the body from Lemaitre misses enabling Juggernaut to counter with a crisp jab. A jab from Juggernaut misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lemaitre. Juggernaut ducks under a wild hook from Lemaitre. Juggernaut is looking to counter punch. A decent looking cross lands there for Lemaitre. Lemaitre misses with a body shot.
Juggernaut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemaitre moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Juggernaut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lemaitre. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Juggernaut! Lemaitre is out on his feet! Juggernaut rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Lemaitre is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Lemaitre is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Juggernaut! After winning the bout, Bo Juggernaut thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CFC 404 TOKYO
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Puno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lemaitre's calf. A nice leg kick lands there from Puno. We've been told by Lemaitre's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemaitre counters with a right hand to the body. Puno 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. Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Puno misses with a left hand and Lemaitre counters with a nice uppercut. Puno misses the body punch and Lemaitre counters with a leg kick. Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemaitre. The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lemaitre slips a straight right by Puno. Puno misses with a body shot.
Kajun Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Puno throws a sloppy head kick and Lemaitre moves out of range easily. #T1# A decent looking cross lands there for Lemaitre. Puno throws a leg kick that is checked letting Lemaitre counter with a right hand. Puno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Puno scores with a jab to the body. Puno throws out a loose jab but Lemaitre uses good head movement to avoid it. Puno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lemaitre counters with a low kick, right behind Puno 's knee. Lemaitre swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno. Puno throws a jab when Lemaitre was well out of range. Puno throws a low kick but Lemaitre moves out of range easily. An attempted straight right counter from Lemaitre misses the target. Puno connects with a looping right hand.
#T2# Lemaitre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puno makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lemaitre really felt that one! Puno lands a head shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Puno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lemaitre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Puno. Puno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemaitre was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno. Lemaitre throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lemaitre clobbers Puno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2# Puno cracks Lemaitre with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lemaitre looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puno finish him?
#ROC2# Lemaitre is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Samir Lemaitre has been cut.#CL# Lemaitre gets a clinch. #T3# Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemaitre. Lemaitre missing with knees to the body.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno blocks a body shot from Lemaitre. Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lemaitre throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno. Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Oh Lemaitre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lemaitre tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lemaitre misses with the head strike.
Lemaitre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Puno. Puno misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Puno blocking some punches.
Lemaitre seems to have got his legs back now. Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaitre lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre blocking some punches.
Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemaitre. Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lemaitre prevents a body shot from Puno. Puno misses with some punches.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemaitre. Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemaitre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puno.
Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Puno gets underhooks to prevent Lemaitre's takedown attempt.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kajun Puno dominated that round. The cut man is working on Samir Lemaitre's cut. 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##TD# Lemaitre scores with a takedown into Puno's guard.#SUB2# Puno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemaitre is aware though and is defending well. Puno pulls Lemaitre in close to his closed guard and prevents Lemaitre from doing any damage or advancing position. Lemaitre trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Puno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaitre wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving. Puno 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. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Puno has his hands on Lemaitre's head, controlling the position. #T1# Lemaitre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puno's head. Lemaitre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Puno keeping moving, preventing Lemaitre from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lemaitre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Puno seems keen to control Lemaitre's posture. Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lemaitre's corner is telling him to maintain position. Lemaitre postures up in Puno's guard and throws a big left but Puno blocks it. Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Puno controls Lemaitre momentarily but Lemaitre frees himself. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Lemaitre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lemaitre throws a big elbow that misses. Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Lemaitre's head. Lemaitre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Lemaitre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lemaitre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno. Puno misses with a kick to the body and Lemaitre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut. Puno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemaitre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Lemaitre slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Lemaitre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Puno misses with a looping left. Lemaitre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lemaitre blocks it well. Lemaitre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno. A nice inside leg kick there by Puno. That's going to slow Lemaitre down. Puno tries to land a front kick but Lemaitre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lemaitre is looking to counter punch. Lemaitre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Puno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Puno throws a leg kick but Lemaitre sees it coming and checks it nicely. Puno throws a leg kick and Lemaitre counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Lemaitre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Puno flicks out a counter leg kick but Lemaitre steps away. Lemaitre slips a jab from Puno. Puno misses the jab. A little feinted left hand from Lemaitre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Puno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lemaitre momentarily.
Puno pushes Lemaitre away with a front kick. Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lemaitre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Puno feints and then cracks Lemaitre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemaitre down. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Puno misses with a body kick. Puno lands with a nice body punch. Lemaitre throws a right hand that misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kajun Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Lemaitre does a little dance to reset his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Lemaitre misses the target. Lemaitre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Puno scores with a body shot.
Puno throws a right hand that Lemaitre ducks under and follows up with a left that Lemaitre also avoids with ease. Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
Lemaitre punishes Puno's body with a nice straight punch. Lemaitre throws a body shot but no joy. Kajun Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Puno cracks Lemaitre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The fighters circle momentarily. Lemaitre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A low kick from Puno is predictable there #TD# and Lemaitre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lemaitre prevents Puno from improving his position.#T1# Lemaitre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Puno is looking to control Lemaitre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puno avoid being mounted? Lemaitre working over Puno with some ground and pound. Puno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Lemaitre works his way into full mount! Puno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puno tries to lock up and control but Lemaitre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Puno is trying desperately to improve position. Puno is still trying to improve position.#T2# Lemaitre working Puno over with strikes here. Puno is desperately trying to improve his position but Lemaitre has a good base and remains in mount. Puno wants to control but Lemaitre is having none of it. Lemaitre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lemaitre prevents Puno from getting the reversal. Lemaitre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Lemaitre breaks from Puno's wrist control and lands an elbow. 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! Lemaitre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Puno?
Puno manages to regain half guard. Good work. Samir Lemaitre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Lemaitre is nestled in close to Puno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Lemaitre working over Puno with some ground and pound. Puno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Lemaitre is just content to waste time from the top position. Puno takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Puno trying to control the position.
Lemaitre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemaitre working some strikes from top position. Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lemaitre looking to pass the guard. Lemaitre postures up.
#T4# Lemaitre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lemaitre scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Lemaitre throws a big right hand that misses. Lemaitre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lemaitre is looking to work some ground and pound but Puno has wrist control.#SUB2# Puno is looking for a triangle but Lemaitre pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemaitre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lemaitre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Lemaitre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lemaitre working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Samir Lemaitre showed his dominance in that final round. I think Puno 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kajun Puno! Our winner, Kajun Puno, 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:
CFC 397
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1# Lemaitre misses with an uppercut. Paulsen lands with a good body shot. Nice straight punches there by Paulsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paulsen. A chopping leg kick lands by Paulsen. Paulsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lemaitre's head. Lemaitre misses with a body shot.
Paulsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Paulsen looks to throw the jab but Lemaitre is out of range. Lemaitre's corner calls for a 1-2. Lemaitre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Paulsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A decent looking cross lands there for Paulsen. Lemaitre throws an overhand right that lands on Paulsen's shoulder, as Paulsen tries to avoid the shot. Paulsen misses the shot to the body. #T1# Paulsen misses the body punch enabling Lemaitre to counter with a crisp jab. Lemaitre tries to clinch up but Paulsen circles away and keeps his distance. Paulsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lemaitre throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Lemaitre. Paulsen does a little dance to reset his feet. Paulsen misses with a low kick.
Knut Paulsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Paulsen avoids the body shot from Lemaitre.
Lemaitre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paulsen. Lemaitre misses with a double jab
and Paulsen counters with a nice uppercut. Paulsen misses with a body kick. Lemaitre ducks under a wild hook from Paulsen.#T2# Lemaitre scores with a hook to the body. Paulsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lemaitre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lemaitre slips under a jab from Paulsen. Paulsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lemaitre throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Paulsen to counter with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Paulsen misses with a wild body shot. Paulsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lemaitre lands the left hand. Lemaitre tries for a takedown but Paulsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Paulsen misses with a body shot.
Lemaitre moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# Lemaitre throws a body punch but Paulsen moves out of range. A slow jab from Lemaitre misses its intended target. Lemaitre with a nice cross. Paulsen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Paulsen missing with a left hand there. Lemaitre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. An attempted straight right counter from Lemaitre misses the target. Lemaitre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paulsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lemaitre lands a jab to Paulsen's midsection. Paulsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paulsen slips a straight right by Lemaitre. A punch lands to the side of Lemaitre 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lemaitre misses with a hook. Lemaitre throws a body punch but Paulsen moves out of range. #T4# Lemaitre misses with a left hand and Paulsen counters with a nice kick to the body. Paulsen throws a hook but Lemaitre avoids it easily. Lemaitre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulsen moves away. Lemaitre digs a good hook to Paulsen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Paulsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lemaitre misses with a body shot
enabling Paulsen to counter with a crisp jab. Lemaitre misses with a shot to the body and Paulsen counters with a leg kick. #TD# Lemaitre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paulsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Paulsen trying to control the position here. Lemaitre preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Knut Paulsen will probably get the nod. 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# Paulsen misses the shot to the body. Paulsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Paulsen misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lemaitre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Paulsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lemaitre lands with a good body shot.#CL# Lemaitre pushes Paulsen up against the cage in a clinch. Paulsen is trying to break free. Paulsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemaitre's elbow. Good body shot from Lemaitre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Paulsen. Lemaitre lands a good knee to the midsection. Paulsen won't want to take too many of those. Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre tries a body shot but Paulsen blocks it.
Paulsen is breathing heavily. Paulsen prevents a body shot from Lemaitre. Lemaitre managing to block the knees to the body from Paulsen.
#T1# Lemaitre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow. Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaitre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaitre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lemaitre working Paulsen over with knees to the body. Lemaitre pushes Paulsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lemaitre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulsen backwards. Lemaitre tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Lemaitre back against the cage. Paulsen can't break the clinch.
Lemaitre has Paulsen pressed against the cage, preventing Paulsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lemaitre wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Lemaitre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lemaitre tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Lemaitre back against the cage. Lemaitre misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaitre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lemaitre struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
Paulsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Paulsen is trying to push Lemaitre away but Lemaitre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2# Lemaitre lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lemaitre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulsen tries to circle away but Lemaitre has him pinned against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemaitre. Paulsen prevents a body shot from Lemaitre. Lemaitre tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Lemaitre back against the cage. A body shot lands from Lemaitre.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Lemaitre. Lemaitre tries a body shot but Paulsen blocks it.
Lemaitre lands a shot to the body. Lemaitre tries a body shot but Paulsen blocks it.
Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemaitre blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paulsen wants to break free but Lemaitre has control.
Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# A short body shot lands from Lemaitre as the two fighters clinch.
Lemaitre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lemaitre lands a shot to the body. Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
Lemaitre lands a good knee to the midsection. Paulsen won't want to take too many of those. Lemaitre tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Lemaitre back against the cage. Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulsen can do to turn this around? Lemaitre works on Paulsen's body with a couple of short punches. Lemaitre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lemaitre tries a body shot but Paulsen blocks it.
Good body shot from Lemaitre.
Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Lemaitre turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Lemaitre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Lemaitre is looking to take a break and control but Paulsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lemaitre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Lemaitre 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.#T4# 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! Lemaitre working the head with strikes. Lemaitre trying to control the action but Paulsen is working from the bottom. Lemaitre lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paulsen down.
Lemaitre working the head with strikes. Paulsen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lemaitre connects with a decent elbow. #SUB# Lemaitre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Lemaitre working the body and head with strikes. Paulsen is looking to reverse the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Lemaitre dominated that second round. 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# Lemaitre throws a hook but Paulsen avoids it easily. Lemaitre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemaitre throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Paulsen to counter with a crisp jab. Paulsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paulsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lemaitre swings for the body but Paulsen moves out of range.
Paulsen throws an overhand right that lands on Lemaitre's shoulder, as Lemaitre tries to avoid the shot. Lemaitre misses with a shot to the body and Paulsen counters with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Lemaitre looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lemaitre shoots for a double leg takedown but Paulsen sprawls well. He's pushed Lemaitre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Paulsen. Lemaitre does a little dance to reset his feet. Paulsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemaitre sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Lemaitre. Paulsen does a little dance to reset his feet. Paulsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lemaitre. Lemaitre lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemaitre slips a straight right by Paulsen. Lemaitre drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paulsen sprawls and moves away. Paulsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lemaitre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulsen manages to avoid it. Samir Lemaitre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lemaitre swings for the body but Paulsen moves out of range.
Lemaitre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulsen. Paulsen throws a leg kick and Lemaitre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Paulsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Lemaitre's corner calls for a 1-2. Lemaitre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. and Lemaitre counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Paulsen! He's just covering up as Lemaitre starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samir Lemaitre! Jumping up and down and very excited, Samir Lemaitre waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CFC 395
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A little feinted left hand from Lemaitre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Killer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Killer misses with a knee strike.
Lemaitre pushes Killer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lemaitre tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
We've been informed that Killer 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. Killer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Lemaitre blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Killer has Lemaitre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lemaitre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lemaitre tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemaitre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lemaitre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samir Lemaitre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Killer. Killer prevents a body shot from Lemaitre. #T1# Lemaitre tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Lemaitre back against the cage. Lemaitre tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre trying to land knees to the body.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemaitre has double underhooks. Lemaitre takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD# Lemaitre gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Killer is controlling Lemaitre's position as best he can from this difficult position. Lemaitre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Killer tries to roll over but Lemaitre keeps him under control. Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lemaitre. Killer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lemaitre scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Lemaitre winds up and cracks Killer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Killer is looking for a sweep. Lemaitre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lemaitre not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lemaitre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lemaitre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Killer wants to get back to his feet.
Lemaitre winds up and cracks Killer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Lemaitre trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom. 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! Killer wants to control but Lemaitre is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3# Killer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Killer has a hand on Lemaitre's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lemaitre takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Lemaitre landing shots from mount. Killer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lemaitre trying to control but he's not successful this time. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lemaitre working Killer over with strikes here. Lemaitre postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Killer bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lemaitre and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samir Lemaitre! Samir Lemaitre gave a mention to Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
CFC 393
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Lemaitre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little feinted left hand from Lemaitre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ramazanov swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lemaitre takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ramazanov misses with a right hand and Lemaitre counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lemaitre getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ramazanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramazanov lands with a straight right. Lemaitre didn't see that one coming.#KD2# Ramazanov catches Lemaitre napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lemaitre to the canvas!
#CUT2# It looks like Samir Lemaitre has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2# Ramazanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lemaitre 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.#SUB2# Ramazanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramazanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ramazanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemaitre swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ramazanov advances position into side control! Lemaitre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1# Lemaitre tries to get back to half guard but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Ramazanov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Ramazanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lemaitre, who protects the arm well. Lemaitre is trying to improve his position. Lemaitre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramazanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The fighters are battling for position here. Lemaitre manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Ramazanov won't allow Lemaitre to sweep him here. Lemaitre can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramazanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Ramazanov is looking to advance position but Lemaitre won't allow it. #SUB# Lemaitre is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ramazanov is tapping! Great win for Lemaitre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samir Lemaitre! Samir Lemaitre took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
CFC 392
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Ferreira throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Lemaitre counters with a nice double leg into guard. Lemaitre wants to pass the guard but Ferreira is keeping the position. Lemaitre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ferreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ferreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lemaitre throws a big elbow that misses. Lemaitre with a flurry of punches that miss. Ferreira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lemaitre cracks Ferreira with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaitre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck. Lemaitre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lemaitre postures up in Ferreira's guard and throws a big left but Ferreira blocks it. Lemaitre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Ferreira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lemaitre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Lemaitre working a defensive guard here.
Ferreira stopping the sweep attempt from Lemaitre. Ferreira controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lemaitre 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. Lemaitre wants to hit a switch here but Ferreira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lemaitre there! Ferreira controlling the pace for now. #T2# Lemaitre is looking to improve his position but Ferreira isn't that keen on the idea. Ferreira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lemaitre to take his back! Lemaitre tries to roll but Ferreira sticks to his back.
Lemaitre rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lemaitre has a hand on Ferreira's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ferreira takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Lemaitre is trying to escape the mount.
#T3# Ferreira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lemaitre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Lemaitre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lemaitre manages to get to full guard.
Lemaitre wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# Lemaitre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Ferreira is controlling Lemaitre's posture. Ferreira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemaitre. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ferreira holds on and takes a little breather. Lemaitre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lemaitre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ferreira managing to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Lemaitre dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Lemaitre takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ferreira looks for the body kick but Lemaitre saw that one coming. Lemaitre with the counter takedown but Ferreira avoids it easily. Ferreira throws a hook but Lemaitre blocks it. A little jabbing left from Lemaitre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lemaitre moves out of range of the body kick from Ferreira.
Lemaitre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ferreira moves into range and connects with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferreira lands with a nice body punch. Ferreira punishes Lemaitre's body with a nice straight punch. Ferreira lands with a slapping head kick. #T1# Lemaitre throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD# Ferreira cracks Lemaitre with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lemaitre looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ferreira finish him?
#ROC# Lemaitre is rocked! Ferreira throws a shot to the body.
Lemaitre is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira finish him? Ferreira cracks Lemaitre with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lemaitre tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ferreira pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lemaitre is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Ferreira! Marco Ferreira took some time post fight to say the following; 'I hope he will be OK, but he went down so fucking hard man. I bring WAR!'.
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Event:
CFC 390
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Donovan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemaitre circles away from the clinch attempt and Lemaitre counters with a straight right hand. Lemaitre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Lemaitre misses with a body shot.
Zeke Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Donovan misses with a wild body shot. Donovan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lemaitre jabbing away but nothing is landing. Donovan connects with a single shot there. Lemaitre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lemaitre looks to score with a jab to the body but Donovan is just out of range. Donovan slips a straight right by Lemaitre. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lemaitre paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Donovan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Donovan throws a head punch that misses. Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre lands a body punch in the clinch. Donovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemaitre controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lemaitre fails to land. #T1# Donovan lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Donovan fails to land. Donovan lands a shoulder strike. Lemaitre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaitre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Donovan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Donovan looks winded! Lemaitre lands a body punch in the clinch. Lemaitre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lemaitre is working Donovan over against the cage. Lemaitre lands a right hand. Lemaitre lands a shot to the body. Lemaitre working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT# It looks like Zeke Donovan has been cut. Donovan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Donovan blocks a body shot from Lemaitre. Donovan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemaitre lands a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lemaitre scores with a hook to the body. Lemaitre lands an uppercut. Lemaitre lands an elbow inside. Nice body punch from Lemaitre. Lemaitre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Donovan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lemaitre presses Donovan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right hook to the body lands for Lemaitre.
#T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lemaitre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lemaitre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donovans head. Lemaitre is working Donovan over against the cage. Lemaitre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lemaitre lands a right hand. Lemaitre pushes Donovan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Donovan is rocked! Knees to the body from Lemaitre.
Donovan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemaitre finish him?#KD# Lemaitre drops Donovan with a big right hand! Lemaitre charges in looking to finish - Donovan manages to keep Lemaitre in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Lemaitre postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Donovan's head off the mat! Donovan is out! He's out! Lemaitre jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samir Lemaitre! Samir Lemaitre managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview. In defeat, Zeke Donovan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I underestimated my opponent, and didn't try as hard I could have. He was the better man. Simple as that.'.
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Event:
LEGACY! 75
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1# Lemaitre looks to land a left hand but Ysengrin moved out of range nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Lemaitre. Ysengrin does a little dance to reset his feet. Lemaitre slips a jab from Ysengrin. Ysengrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemaitre. Lemaitre avoids a kick to the body.
Lemaitre needs to keep his hands up - Ysengrin had a free shot at his head there. Lemaitre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ysengrin manages to avoid it.#CL2# Ysengrin moves into range and clinches up with Lemaitre. Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ysengrin misses with a body punch.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaitre misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemaitre. Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaitre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ysengrin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ysengrin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lemaitre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ysengrin avoids it. Lemaitre wants a takedown.
#T1# Lemaitre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ysengrin pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Lemaitre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Lemaitre controls the action.
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Lemaitre's head. Ysengrin tries to work over Lemaitre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemaitre lands a left hand.
Lemaitre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ysengrin. Lemaitre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ysengrin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre tries to throw a body punch but Ysengrin avoids it by throwing Lemaitre back against the cage. Lemaitre prevents a body shot from Ysengrin. Lemaitre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ysengrin.
A right handed body shot lands from Ysengrin.
Lemaitre tries to work over Ysengrin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ysengrin lands with a light punch inside. Ysengrin tries to work over Lemaitre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A hook to the body from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemaitre controls his hands.
Ysengrin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lemaitre is breathing heavily. Lemaitre prevents a body shot from Ysengrin. Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lemaitre prevents a body shot from Ysengrin. #T2# A left hand lands to the body for Ysengrin.
Lemaitre managing to block the knees to the body from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ysengrin lands a shot to the body. Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Lemaitre controls the action.
Ysengrin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ysengrin lands a body punch. Ysengrin misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin pushes Lemaitre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ysengrin scores with a shoulder strike. Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemaitre managing to block the knees to the body from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin trying to land knees to the body.
Lemaitre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ysengrin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ysengrin managing to block the knees to the body from Lemaitre.
Lemaitre can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
Ysengrin lands with a left to the head. Ysengrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemaitre's elbow. #T3# Lemaitre tries to work over Ysengrin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemaitre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemaitre tries to land knees in the clinch but Ysengrin avoids the damage to the body. Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ysengrin lands with a left to the head. Lemaitre can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemaitre can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemaitre. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin. Lemaitre prevents a body shot from Ysengrin. Ysengrin lands a right hand. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ysengrin. Ysengrin presses Lemaitre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lemaitre throws a punch but it's blocked by Ysengrin. Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Lemaitre controls the action.
Ysengrin lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemaitre won't want to take too many of those. Ysengrin tries a body shot but Lemaitre blocks it.
Ysengrin lands an uppercut. Ysengrin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Lemaitre blocks it.
#T4# Ysengrin tries a body shot but Lemaitre blocks it.
Ysengrin working Lemaitre over with knees to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! A short left from Ysengrin. Ysengrin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ysengrin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lemaitre backwards. Lemaitre prevents a body shot from Ysengrin. Ysengrin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lemaitre or not. Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ysengrin digs a right hand underneath Lemaitre's ribcage. Lemaitre let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemaitre controls his hands.
Ysengrin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Lemaitre controls the action.
Lemaitre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ysengrin's elbow. Ysengrin misses with a body punch.
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin. Lemaitre throws a head punch that misses. Ysengrin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tries to work over Lemaitre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cearul Ysengrin dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Ysengrin motions for Lemaitre to come forward. Ysengrin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ysengrin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lemaitre throws a low kick but Ysengrin avoids it. Ysengrin defending well as Lemaitre loads up on a big left hand. Ysengrin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ysengrin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ysengrin misses with a kick to the body and Lemaitre counters with a nice uppercut. Ysengrin throws a push kick but Lemaitre slaps the foot to one side. Lemaitre scores with a body shot.
Ysengrin blocks a jab. Ysengrin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ysengrin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Lemaitre. Lemaitre throws a lazy right hand but Ysengrin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lemaitre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ysengrin checks a leg kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Ysengrin.#T1# Ysengrin throws a head kick but Lemaitre moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemaitre misses the target. Ysengrin moves away from the strike by Lemaitre. Lemaitre throws a poor cross that misses
and Ysengrin counters with a nice uppercut. Ysengrin finds Lemaitre's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lemaitre flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ysengrin lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lemaitre will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cearul Ysengrin! An out of breath and clearly excited Cearul Ysengrin thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
LEGACY! 72
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Lemaitre throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it. Ferreira motions for Lemaitre to come forward. Ferreira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lemaitre has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ferreira is landing a low percentage of strikes. Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira misses with a double jab
and Lemaitre counters with a two punch combo. Nice defenses there by Ferreira. Lemaitre looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira is just out of range. Lemaitre throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ferreira swings widly with a right hand
and Lemaitre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Ferreira throws a low kick but Lemaitre moves out of range easily. Lemaitre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lemaitre jabs Ferreira right on the nose. Ferreira blinks but takes it well. Ferreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira connects with a solid leg kick. Ferreira throws out a leg kick but Lemaitre moves out of range and Ferreira only half commits. Lemaitre scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lemaitre avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Lemaitre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferreira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemaitre checks it well. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferreira 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 Lemaitre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lemaitre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1# Lemaitre takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses. Lemaitre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferreira swats him away and circles back towards the center. Marco Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lemaitre checks a leg kick. Lemaitre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A big left from Lemaitre misses. A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferreira. Lemaitre thows a left - swing and a miss! Lemaitre lands a nice looking body shot.
Lemaitre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferreira. That one must have hurt. Ferreira misses with a head kick.
Lemaitre feints the counter takedown. Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemaitre. Ferreira looks to land a body kick but Lemaitre moved away. Lemaitre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Lemaitre looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira is just out of range. We've been told by Ferreira's head coaches at Team Alpha Male that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ferreira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ferreira lands with a nice body kick. Ferreira throws a nice looking combination but Lemaitre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemaitre. Lemaitre jabs Ferreira to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2# Ferreira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lemaitre throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lemaitre looks to land a right hand but Ferreira moved out of range. It looked like Ferreira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Ferreira is looking to land body kicks. Lemaitre moves out of range of the strikes. A little jabbing left from Lemaitre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Marco Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ferreira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A punch combination from Ferreira misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to work over Lemaitre's front leg with a kick but Lemaitre checks it. Ferreira fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferreira throws a low kick but Lemaitre moves out of range easily. Ferreira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A jab lands there for Lemaitre. Lemaitre throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreira's shoulder, as Ferreira tries to avoid the shot. Lemaitre checks a leg kick. Ferreira misses the body punch #TD2# and Lemaitre counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Lemaitre looks to land a strike but Ferreira avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3# Lemaitre lands a couple of digs. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemaitre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ferreira pulls Lemaitre in to control the position. Lemaitre looking to pass the guard. Lemaitre throwing strikes from guard but Ferreira blocks nicely. Ferreira seems keen to control Lemaitre's posture. Lemaitre throws a strike but Ferreira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Lemaitre tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lemaitre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2# Lemaitre working for submissions but it's allowed Ferreira to get to half guard.
#T4# Lemaitre has a hand on Ferreira's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ferreira takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Ferreira looking to control and managing it successfully. Ferreira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ferreira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lemaitre to take his back! Ferreira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lemaitre. Lemaitre tries to escape the position.
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 Marco Ferreira will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A swing and a miss from Ferreira. Ferreira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ferreira scores with a nice body kick.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Lemaitre moves out of range. Ferreira takes a swing at Lemaitre's ribcage but misses. Lemaitre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lemaitre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lemaitre clobbers Ferreira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A jab lands there for Lemaitre. Lemaitre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira. Lemaitre takes one to the chin there. A punch lands to the side of Ferreira 's head but he takes it in his stride. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lemaitre misses the shot to the body. Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemaitre is just out of range. Ferreira throws a hook but Lemaitre blocks it. A jab from Lemaitre misses. Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferreira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lemaitre.#T1# Ferreira throws a jab when Lemaitre was well out of range. Ferreira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lemaitre's head backwards. Lemaitre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC# Lemaitre is rocked! Ferreira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lemaitre is still on wobbly legs! Can Ferreira finish him? A combination from Ferreira does no damage. Ferreira throws a solid leg kick but Lemaitre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferreira. Lemaitre seems to have recovered his senses. Lemaitre lands a jab to the head.
Ferreira closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lemaitre! Ferreira dives in looking to finish! Lemaitre is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Ferreira! Marco Ferreira retains his heavyweight title! Marco Ferreira looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I hope he will be OK, but he went down so fucking hard man.'.
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LEGACY! 68
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1# Paulsen thows a body kick. Lemaitre tries to catch it but that hurt him. Paulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemaitre scores with a shot to the body.
Lemaitre scores with a nice right hand.
Paulsen tries to land a front kick but Lemaitre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lemaitre lands a jab to Paulsen's midsection. Paulsen takes a swing at Lemaitre's ribcage but misses. Lemaitre jabs Paulsen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Paulsen lands with a nice body punch. Paulsen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lemaitre's calf. Lemaitre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Axis of Evil in the buildup to the fight. Lemaitre cracks a nice hook into Paulsen's ribs. Lemaitre takes a swing at Paulsen's ribcage but misses. Paulsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulsen just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Lemaitre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A slow jab from Lemaitre misses its intended target. Lemaitre looks to land a right hand but Paulsen moved out of range. Lemaitre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paulsen under the eye. Paulsen throws a head kick that misses and Lemaitre counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lemaitre ducks under a wild hook from Paulsen. Paulsen lands a jab to Lemaitre's midsection. Lemaitre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paulsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Paulsen throws a half hearted mid kick. Lemaitre scores with a jab to the head.
Lemaitre lands with a good body shot. Lemaitre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#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! Lemaitre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulsen moves away. Lemaitre scores with a nice head shot. Lemaitre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemaitre throws a nice looking combination but Paulsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lemaitre blocks the body kick.
Lemaitre throws a big shot that misses. Lemaitre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Paulsen throws a lazy head kick and Paulsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lemaitre jabs at Paulsen's body. Lemaitre throws a body shot but no joy. Lemaitre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Paulsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaitre is looking to wear down Paulsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3# Paulsen throws out a powerful jab. Lemaitre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paulsen counters with a stiff right hand. Lemaitre swings for the body but Paulsen moves out of range.
Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lemaitre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lemaitre throws a body punch but Paulsen moves out of range. Lemaitre slips a jab from Paulsen. Paulsen avoids the body shot from Lemaitre.
Lemaitre throws a body punch but Paulsen moves out of range. Lemaitre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paulsen tries to avoid it but Lemaitre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paulsen to the ground. Paulsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Knut Paulsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Paulsen throws a wild body kick that Lemaitre sees coming a mile off.#T4# Lemaitre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulsen misses with a wild body shot. A counter left hand to the body from Lemaitre misses its target. Lemaitre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lemaitre throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action! Paulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samir Lemaitre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lemaitre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Lemaitre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Paulsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lemaitre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulsen misses the shot to the body. Lemaitre misses with a hook to the body
and Paulsen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Lemaitre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Lemaitre dominated that round. 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# Lemaitre throws a sloppy body shot
and Lemaitre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Paulsen slips under a jab from Lemaitre. Lemaitre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paulsen.
Paulsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Paulsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Lemaitre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paulsen.#TD# Lemaitre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paulsen is trying to defend but Lemaitre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Paulsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paulsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemaitre. Lemaitre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lemaitre slips a nice elbow through Paulsen's hands, connecting with Paulsen's forehead.#T1# Lemaitre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Paulsen trying to hold on to Lemaitre's head to control him but Lemaitre postures up.
Lemaitre 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. Lemaitre lands strikes from half guard. Paulsen moves into full guard.
Lemaitre throwing strikes but missing. Paulsen has control of Lemaitre's left arm, preventing Lemaitre from doing any damage. Lemaitre postures up and lands a big shot to Paulsen's brow. Lemaitre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lemaitre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lemaitre trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lemaitre lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC# Paulsen is rocked! Lemaitre with a nice head shot there. Paulsen is still in real trouble! Can Lemaitre finish him? Lemaitre arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Paulsen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samir Lemaitre! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Samir Lemaitre made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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LEGACY! 67
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Lemaitre tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it. It looked like Cross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross is looking to counter the offense by Lemaitre and move into the clinch.#TD2# Lemaitre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cross quickly recovers to half guard. Cross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemaitre. Cross is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Factory that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Cross is trying to get back to full guard. Cross is positioning himself well to prevent Lemaitre advancing to mount. Cross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lemaitre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lemaitre is thwarting Cross's attempts to control the position. Cross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemaitre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Nice strikes from Lemaitre there. Lemaitre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cross defending well though. Cross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lemaitre. Lemaitre drops an elbow to the side of Cross's head. Cross tries to roll over but Lemaitre keeps him under control.#T1# Ground and pound from Lemaitre. Lemaitre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lemaitre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Lemaitre is thwarting Cross's attempts to control the position. Cross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Cross gets full guard. Lemaitre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lemaitre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Lemaitre lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lemaitre throws a big right hand that misses. Cross trying to strike off his back.
Lemaitre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Lemaitre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Lemaitre passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Lemaitre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cross wants to improve his position but Lemaitre is controlling well.
Lemaitre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lemaitre working over Cross with some ground and pound. Cross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Cross tries to roll over but Lemaitre keeps him under control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lemaitre thows a huge punch but Cross dodges it nicely.
Lemaitre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemaitre. Lemaitre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cross's head. Lemaitre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cross defending well though. Lemaitre lands strikes from half guard. Nice strikes from Lemaitre there. #T3# Lemaitre missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lemaitre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cross is in trouble now - Lemaitre has advanced to mount! Lemaitre postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cross looks a forlorn figure.
Cross wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lemaitre cracks Cross with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lemaitre landing punches. #ROC2# Cross is rocked! Cross tries to hold on but Lemaitre pushes him away. Lemaitre raining down hammerfists from mount. Oh Cross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Lemaitre postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cross bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lemaitre and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samir Lemaitre! Jumping up and down and very excited, Samir Lemaitre waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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LEGACY! 66
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Brewster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brewster walks into a stiff left hand from Lemaitre. Lemaitre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lemaitre dips to his left and cracks Brewster with an uppercut! Lemaitre throws a shot to the body.
Brewster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brewster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lemaitre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brewster avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lemaitre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lemaitre throws a combination. Brewster tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2# Lemaitre pushes Brewster up against the cage in a clinch. Lemaitre lands a nice shot to the body. Brewster is trying to force a seperation but Lemaitre has the dominant position. Lemaitre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brewster avoids it. Lemaitre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brewster is defending well for now. Brewster has a couple of punches blocked by Lemaitre.
Brewster misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaitre pushes Brewster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Brewster misses with the head strike.
Brewster is trying to maintain a safe position but Lemaitre gets an underhook and turns Brewster into the cage.#T1# Lemaitre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brewster or not. Lemaitre trying to land knees to the body.
Brewster takes a knee to the side of the body. Brewster is breathing heavily. A short body shot lands from Lemaitre as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Lemaitre - that landed with a thud.
Lemaitre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Brewster prevents a body shot from Lemaitre. #TD2# Lemaitre works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Brewster wants to get back to his feet but Lemaitre passes into half guard.
#REVR# Lemaitre stalling. Lemaitre not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lemaitre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Nice strikes from Lemaitre there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lemaitre missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2# Lemaitre throwing shots but Brewster is blocking nicely. Brewster trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Lemaitre is working for a submission of some sort.
Brewster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemaitre. Lemaitre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Lemaitre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lemaitre missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lemaitre not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lemaitre scoring with strikes to the body and head. Lemaitre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lemaitre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Brewster is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Lemaitre scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lemaitre is nestled in close to Brewster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lemaitre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lemaitre throwing shots but Brewster is blocking nicely. Lemaitre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brewster's head. Lemaitre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brewster's head. Lemaitre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Brewster manages to get to full guard.
Lemaitre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Lemaitre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brewster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brewster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brewster! #REVR##T4# Lemaitre is looking to reverse the position. Lemaitre is not content to let Brewster control the position. Lemaitre is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Lemaitre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. A lull in the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Lemaitre dominated that round. 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# Brewster throws a head kick that misses. Lemaitre lands a body shot.
Brewster staying out of range there. Lemaitre jabs Brewster right on the nose. Brewster blinks but takes it well. Lemaitre throws a series of punches but Brewster avoids them all with ease. Lemaitre connects with the punch. Lemaitre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brewster. Brewster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lemaitre thows a left - swing and a miss! Brewster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Brewster misses with an uppercut. Lemaitre saw that one coming. Brewster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brewster slips a straight right by Lemaitre. Brewster lands a jab to the nose. Lemaitre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lemaitre thuds a left hand into Brewster's body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lemaitre looks to throw the jab but Brewster is out of range. Samir Lemaitre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lemaitre scores with a jab to the body. A big left from Lemaitre misses. Lemaitre misses the jab.#T1# Brewster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brewster looks to throw the jab but Lemaitre is out of range. Brewster tried to score with a low kick but Lemaitre checks it. Brewster misses with a lunging right hand
and Lemaitre counters with a stiff right hand. Brewster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lemaitre throws a series of punches but Brewster avoids them all with ease. Lemaitre lands with a nice body punch. Lemaitre ducks under a wild hook from Brewster. Samir Lemaitre seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lemaitre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Lemaitre misses its intended target. Lemaitre lands with a good body shot. Lemaitre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lemaitre just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaitre misses with a two punch combination.
Lemaitre throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Brewster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lemaitre throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewster. Lemaitre swings for the body but Brewster moves out of range.
Lemaitre defending well as Brewster loads up on a big left hand. #T2# Brewster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lemaitre is out of range and Brewster settles back down. The fighters circling - Brewster throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lemaitre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lemaitre just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lemaitre walks into a jab. Lemaitre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brewster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lemaitre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brewster.
Brewster pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brewster throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lemaitre counter with a right hand. Brewster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemaitre. Lemaitre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Brewster throws a jab when Lemaitre was well out of range. Donk. Lemaitre catches Brewster right on the button with a cross. Barry Brewster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. No joy there for Lemaitre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brewster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Lemaitre lands with a good body shot. Lemaitre lands with a good body shot. Brewster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemaitre. Brewster misses with a two punch combination.
#T3# Lemaitre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brewster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brewster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Brewster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Brewster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good work by Lemaitre as he checks the leg kick. Lemaitre sizes up Brewster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Brewster looks to land a left hand but Lemaitre moved out of range nicely. Brewster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Lemaitre throws a jab but it's blocked by Brewster. Lemaitre scores with a shot to the body.
Brewster misses with a leg kick. Lemaitre lands with a good body shot. Brewster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemaitre. Brewster lands a nice hook to Lemaitre's body. Lemaitre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Lemaitre cracks Brewster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lemaitre has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lemaitre misses with a looping left. Lemaitre sizes up Brewster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Brewster looks to land a combination but Lemaitre avoids it well. #T4# Brewster misses with a wild body shot. Brewster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemaitre. Brewster defending well as Lemaitre loads up on a big left hand. Lemaitre works Brewster's body with a nice hook. Lemaitre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice cross by Lemaitre. Lemaitre with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lemaitre scores with a jab to the body. Brewster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lemaitre momentarily.
Brewster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brewster there as he acknowledges the shot. Lemaitre lands a nice shot to the body.
Brewster tries to land a leg kick but Lemaitre saw it coming and moves away.
A cross from Lemaitre lands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lemaitre lands a nice hook to Brewster's body. Brewster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lemaitre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brewster at a distance.
Lemaitre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brewster. Brewster throwing a counter right hand but Lemaitre manages to avoid it. Lemaitre jabs Brewster right on the nose. Brewster blinks but takes it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Lemaitre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Brewster throws a body kick that misses. Lemaitre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lemaitre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lemaitre lands with a straight right. Brewster didn't see that one coming. Lemaitre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Brewster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemaitre manages to avoid it. Lemaitre avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A nice side step and Lemaitre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Lemaitre defending well as Brewster loads up on a big left hand. Lemaitre now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Brewster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemaitre manages to avoid it. Brewster blocks a jab. Lemaitre with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lemaitre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Brewster tries to land a front kick but Lemaitre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Brewster misses with a straight left. Lemaitre throws a hook but Brewster blocks it. Brewster takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Lemaitre darts in and clinches Brewster up against the cage. Lemaitre tries to work over Brewster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brewster prevents a body shot from Lemaitre. Lemaitre lands a body punch in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lemaitre landing knees to the body.
Lemaitre tries a body shot but Brewster blocks it.
Lemaitre is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lemaitre obliges. Lemaitre struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewster controls his hands.
Lemaitre lands a nice knee to the body. Lemaitre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lemaitre lands with a left to the head. Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre wants a takedown but no success here.
Brewster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lemaitre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemaitre scores with a hook to the body. Lemaitre keeps control of Brewster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short body shot lands from Lemaitre as the two fighters clinch.
Lemaitre can't find room to land a body shot as Brewster controls the action.
Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barry Brewster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Brewster has had enough of the clinch but Lemaitre keeps him there for the moment.#TD2# Lemaitre turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lemaitre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brewster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Lemaitre throws a strike aimed at the side of Brewster's head but Brewster avoids it well. Brewster parries the strikes from Lemaitre easily there. Lemaitre is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brewster to escape.
Lemaitre landing a few strikes. Lemaitre throws an elbow but Brewster slips to the side and avoids it well. Brewster is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lemaitre connects with a decent elbow. Lemaitre grinds an elbow into Brewster's temple. Lemaitre cracks Brewster with a big elbow. Brewster avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lemaitre. Lemaitre scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brewster is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lemaitre can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samir Lemaitre! Samir Lemaitre made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 59
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1# DeGale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lemaitre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lemaitre. Lemaitre sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but DeGale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lemaitre working the ground and pound but DeGale is defending the strikes. Lemaitre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
DeGale regains half guard, as Lemaitre was trying to land strikes. Lemaitre drops an elbow to the side of DeGale's head. #CUT2# It looks like James DeGale has been cut. Lemaitre throws a strike but DeGale avoids it easily and moves to full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemaitre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lemaitre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lemaitre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lemaitre working some strikes from top position. DeGale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Lemaitre won't allow DeGale to sweep him here. Lemaitre throwing strikes but missing. Lemaitre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2# James DeGale's cut is getting worse. DeGale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemaitre is one step ahead there. Lemaitre throwing strikes but missing. DeGale has Lemaitre pulled in close to control his posture. Lemaitre distracts DeGale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2# James DeGale's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Lemaitre throws an elbow that misses. DeGale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lemaitre's guard. Nice move by DeGale!#REVR# DeGale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2# DeGale preventing the sweep. DeGale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. DeGale won't allow Lemaitre to sweep him here. DeGale works a leg free and moves into half guard. Lemaitre tries to get to full guard but DeGale has control of the leg. #SUB2# Lemaitre looking for subs from the bottom but DeGale mounts him! Lemaitre tries to reverse the position but DeGale maintains control. Lemaitre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3# DeGale controlling from the full mount. Lemaitre regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. DeGale is keen to just control but Lemaitre is a slippery customer. DeGale not doing much here.
DeGale's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. DeGale is trying to control the action in half guard but Lemaitre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Lemaitre manages to regain full guard. Nice work. DeGale won't allow Lemaitre to sweep him here. Lemaitre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but DeGale puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. DeGale is looking to take a break and control but Lemaitre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lemaitre is looking to improve his position.
Lemaitre is pressing down on DeGale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemaitre is on top in guard.
#REVB# Lemaitre wants to pass the guard but DeGale is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Lemaitre dominated that round. The cut man is working on James DeGale's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# DeGale misses with a hook. DeGale gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling Lemaitre to counter with a crisp jab. DeGale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeGale misses with a low kick.
DeGale throws a low kick but Lemaitre moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from DeGale. A little jabbing left from Lemaitre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2# Lemaitre instigates a clinch. DeGale misses with the head strike.
DeGale prevents a body shot from Lemaitre. Lemaitre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lemaitre misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaitre has been the more effective fighter overall so far. DeGale lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemaitre backwards. Lemaitre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DeGale blocks a body shot from Lemaitre. Lemaitre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeGale's efforts to push away. Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeGale scores with a shot to the side of Lemaitre's head. DeGale wants to stall.
#T1# Lemaitre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaitre struggles to land a body shot inside as DeGale controls his hands.
DeGale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeGale misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaitre struggles to land a body shot inside as DeGale controls his hands.
Lemaitre tries a body shot but DeGale blocks it.
Lemaitre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeGale's elbow. DeGale lands a nice uppercut. Lemaitre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaitre tries for a takedown but DeGale manages to get underhooks.
DeGale tries to circle away but Lemaitre has him pinned against the cage. Lemaitre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeGale's elbow. Lemaitre has DeGale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeGale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lemaitre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# DeGale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lemaitre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT# It looks like Samir Lemaitre has been cut.#T2# Lemaitre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lemaitre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Lemaitre tries to counter it with a takedown but DeGale pushes his down on his head and steps out. The fighters circle momentarily. DeGale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. James DeGale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice uppercut lands for Lemaitre. That snapped DeGale's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. DeGale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. DeGale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lemaitre lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2# Jeez, James DeGale's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. DeGale pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lemaitre moves out of range of the body kick from DeGale.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeGale. That's going to slow Lemaitre down. DeGale scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2# Lemaitre drives through and clinches with DeGale against the cage.
DeGale prevents a body shot from Lemaitre. Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lemaitre pushes DeGale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Samir Lemaitre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lemaitre misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
#T3# DeGale blocks a body shot from Lemaitre. Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre blocks an uppercut.
Lemaitre misses with a punch to the body.
DeGale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lemaitre tries a body shot but DeGale blocks it.
DeGale tries a body shot but Lemaitre blocks it.
Lemaitre tries to work over DeGale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemaitre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lemaitre tries to work over DeGale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. DeGale is defending well against a takedown attempt. James DeGale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samir Lemaitre. Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre lands a hook to the side of the head. DeGale throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemaitre. #TD2# Lemaitre wants the takedown. DeGale is fighting it off but Lemaitre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeGale's guard against the cage. DeGale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lemaitre throws a big right hand that misses. Lemaitre throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# DeGale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemaitre. Lemaitre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James DeGale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samir Lemaitre! Samir Lemaitre very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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