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Event:
GKNY 111 - Defoe vs Marfaker
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been hearing reports that Lorenzo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Raul Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Lorenzo into the cage.
Lorenzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Silva counters with a nice right hand that sends Lorenzo toppling to the canvas! Lorenzo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silva finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Raul Lorenzo has been cut.
Lorenzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp right that sends Lorenzo to the canvas! Silva follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leandro Silva!
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Event:
GKNY 106 - Brewer vs Gumption
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Lorenzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Abalajon counters with a nice body shot.
Abalajon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lorenzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abalajon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lorenzo misses with a takedown
and Abalajon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Lorenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abalajon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lorenzo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lorenzo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Abalajon counter with a right hand.
Lorenzo shoots and misses
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body.
Raul Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.
Lorenzo with a poor takedown
and Abalajon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lorenzo tries to clinch but Abalajon moves away
and Abalajon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Lorenzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abalajon lands a nice hook to Lorenzo's body. Lorenzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Lorenzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abalajon counters with a nice body shot.
Abalajon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lorenzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abalajon throws a big counter head kick but Lorenzo avoids it with no problem.
Abalajon lands with a nice body kick.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Abalajon circles away easily
and Abalajon counters with a left to the body.
Abalajon lands a nice shot to the body.
Abalajon cracks Lorenzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abalajon stuns Lorenzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abalajon scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Abalajon works Lorenzo's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abalajon connects with a body shot.
Abalajon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lorenzo with a poor takedown
and Abalajon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lorenzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abalajon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Abalajon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Abalajon moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lorenzo goes down! Can Abalajon finish him!?#ROC2#
Lorenzo is rocked!
Lorenzo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Abalajon advances to half guard.
Oh Lorenzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abalajon trying to control the pace.
Abalajon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lorenzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Lorenzo is looking for a sweep. Abalajon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SU2#
Abalajon decides to stand and escape the position.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Abalajon circles away easily
and Abalajon counters with a right hand to the body.
Abalajon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lorenzo shoots in for a takedown but Abalajon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abalajon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Abalajon scores with a body shot.
Lorenzo fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Abalajon counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lorenzo off his feet! Abalajon dives into side control looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Abalajon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lorenzo's legs.
Abalajon is staying tight to Lorenzo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lorenzo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abalajon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abalajon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lorenzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Abalajon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lorenzo misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Abalajon to counter with a crisp jab.
Lorenzo shoots and misses
and Abalajon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abalajon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lorenzo rather than just go for the knockout.
Lorenzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abalajon is fending him off so far but Lorenzo persists. Nope, Abalajon circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Abalajon! Lorenzo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Abalajon!
During a confident post fight interview, George Abalajon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GKNY 97 - Man vs Khaliev
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Lorenzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Dagher counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lorenzo is defended easily by Dagher.
We've been told by Dagher's head coaches at The Pure Warrior that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lorenzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dagher tries to avoid it but Lorenzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dagher to the ground. Dagher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asmar Dagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Lorenzo.
Nice sprawl there from Dagher as Lorenzo shoots in.#TD2#
Dagher tries to sprawl but Lorenzo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dagher wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Lorenzo is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagher is looking for a sweep. Lorenzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Lorenzo is looking for a kimura but Dagher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lorenzo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lorenzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dagher sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lorenzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lorenzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dagher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lorenzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dagher is just riding it out for now. Lorenzo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Dagher is defending against the submission attempts here by Lorenzo.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Lorenzo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lorenzo shoots and misses
and Dagher counters with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Dagher circles away easily
and Dagher counters with a big right hand! Oh Lorenzo is in trouble here! Dagher follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asmar Dagher!
After winning the bout, Asmar Dagher 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:
HFC 56:Tsuruta vs Mahones
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Larson cracks a nice hook into Lorenzo's ribs.
Lorenzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Larson clinches.
Larson lands a body shot. #BC2#
Larson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Larson moves into the clinch.
Larson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Larson breaks the clinch.
Larson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larson throws a series of punches but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Larson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lorenzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Larson misses.
Larson thuds a left hand into Lorenzo's body.
Raul Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Larson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lorenzo's coaches at HFC Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Larson wants to get back to his feet.
Larson not doing much here.
#T1#
Larson wants to stand up but Lorenzo manages to regain full guard.
Larson controlling from the top position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lorenzo's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lorenzo shoots in for a double leg but Larson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorenzo dives in for a single leg takedown but Larson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Lorenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Larson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Larson manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorenzo slips a jab and a cross from Larson.
#CL2#
Larson darts in and clinches Lorenzo up against the cage.
Larson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lorenzo up against the cage.
Larson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Lorenzo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Larson is defending well.#TD2#
Larson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lorenzo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lorenzo trying to keep a closed guard but Larson is proving a slippery customer.
Larson wants to get up but he can't break Lorenzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lorenzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larson wants to get up but he can't break Lorenzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Larson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lorenzo goes for a double leg but Larson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Larson continues to drive forward.
Lorenzo has a takedown stuffed.
Larson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lorenzo defends it well.
Larson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lorenzo circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Lorenzo closes the distance and clinches up with Larson, looking for a takedown. Lorenzo pushes Larson against the cage but Larson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo moves out of range as Larson throws a body kick.
Larson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lorenzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Lorenzo shoots in and drives through. Larson sprawls well.#CL2#
Larson clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Larson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorenzo can't keep his opponent in guard - Larson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Larson controlling the action here.
Larson trying to mount his opponent but Lorenzo defends it.
Larson controlling the action here.
Larson wants to stand up but Lorenzo is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Larson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Larson. Beautiful body shot.
Larson throws a series of punches but Lorenzo avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Larson has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Larson.
Lorenzo wants a takedown.
Lorenzo has Larson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Larson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Lorenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Larson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lorenzo covering up! Larson comes in with a big uppercut and Lorenzo goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Butch Larson!
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Event:
HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Lorenzo shoots in for a double leg but Mouth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Lorenzo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mouth's half guard.#SUB#
Lorenzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mouth is just riding it out for now. Lorenzo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lorenzo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lorenzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mouth is just riding it out for now. Lorenzo eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Mouth has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lorenzo is on him like a limpet, forcing Mouth back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Mouth gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lorenzo 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.#SUB#
Lorenzo working for a triangle but Mouth defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lorenzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mouth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mouth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mouth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mouth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Mouth scoring with some ground and pound.
Mouth works over Lorenzo with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Lorenzo is rocked!
Mouth gets to his feet and stands over Lorenzo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lorenzo felt that one! Mouth unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lorenzo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mush Mouth!
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Event:
HFC 45:Volkov vs MacCumhaill
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Lorenzo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lorenzo lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lorenzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lorenzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Lorenzo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Lorenzo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Lorenzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lorenzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lorenzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lorenzo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lorenzo seems to have locked his on tight now - Shinra screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lorenzo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Raul Lorenzo!
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Event:
HFC 39:Ranieri vs Martin
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Lorenzo drops his hands momentarily and Shinra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shinra connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanuki Shinra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo defending well as Shinra loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Lorenzo.
Shinra with a hook.#TD2#
Shinra gets caught napping as Lorenzo dives in and scores a takedown. Shinra manages to retain guard.
Lorenzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lorenzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lorenzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lorenzo pushing down on Shinra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinra wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lorenzo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shinra is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raul Lorenzo!
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Event:
HFC 34:Nemkov vs Spong
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Sisyaskez as Lorenzo shoots in.#CL2#
Lorenzo darts in and clinches Sisyaskez up against the cage.
Lorenzo tries to land a knee to the head but Sisyaskez blocks with his arms.
Sisyaskez is pressed up against the cage. Lorenzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sisyaskez down to the mat. Sisyaskez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Lorenzo with that takedown attempt.
Sisyaskez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kane Sisyaskez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Lorenzo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lorenzo is defended easily by Sisyaskez.
It looked like Sisyaskez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lorenzo with a poor takedown
and Sisyaskez counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisyaskez stuffs the takedown.
Lorenzo goes for a double leg but Sisyaskez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sisyaskez continues to drive forward.
Lorenzo looks winded!
A jab from Sisyaskez finds it's way through Lorenzo's defenses.
Lorenzo has his takedown stuffed
and Sisyaskez counters with a crisp right that sends Lorenzo to the canvas! Sisyaskez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Sisyaskez!
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