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Event:
L.A.C.A. 7 - Jung VS. Gamboa
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1# Burningrom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lewith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Burningrom forces Lewith back against the cage and clinches. Lewith wants to get back to striking at distance but Burningrom won't allow it.
Burningrom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Lewith leaning against his opponent.
Burningrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burningrom is keeping busy. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Lewith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burningrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Burningrom tries to break free but Lewith pushes him back against the cage. Lewith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lewith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD# Burningrom manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Burningrom has his foot on Lewith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewith works his way back into a safe position though. Lewith trying to control the position from guard on top but Burningrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Burningrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewith defends well.#T1# Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Lewith from controlling successfully. Lewith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burningrom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Lewith is pushing down on Burningrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burningrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewith has managed to sneak the leg through. We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Lewith uses his free foot to push down on Burningrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burningrom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burningrom is looking to improve his position but Lewith isn't that keen on the idea. Burningrom is working hard here to advance position. Lewith wants to control the pace but Burningrom is squirming around nicely. Burningrom is trying to stand up. Burningrom prevents Lewith from taking his back.#T2# Burningrom is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Burningrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lewith looking to ground and pound but Burningrom is blocking nicely. Burningrom regains half guard. Burningrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Burningrom looking for submissions off his back. Burningrom is not content to let Lewith control the position.#SUB# Burningrom actively working from the bottom here. Burningrom is staying active underneath Lewith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3# Lewith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Burningrom is staying active underneath Lewith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lewith prevents Burningrom from standing back up.
#SUB# Burningrom actively working from the bottom here. Lewith trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom. Lewith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burningrom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB# Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Burningrom actively working from the bottom here. Lewith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Burningrom is not content to let Lewith control the position. Lewith prevents Burningrom from standing back up.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Lewith trying to control from half guard but Burningrom is working away. #SUB# Burningrom looking for submissions off his back. Lewith wants to pass to mount but Burningrom is defending the position. Burningrom tries to kick Lewith off but Lewith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Burningrom actively working from the bottom here. Lewith trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom. #SUB# Burningrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Burningrom is staying active underneath Lewith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Burningrom looking for submissions off his back. 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 Nero Burningrom will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD# Burningrom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lewith to the ground. Burningrom is now in Lewith's guard. Lewith is trying to keep Burningrom in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burningrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Burningrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lewith trying to keep a closed guard but Burningrom is proving a slippery customer.
Lewith managing to control the position. Burningrom postures up in Lewith's guard and throws a big left but Lewith blocks it. Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Burningrom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Burningrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Burningrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Burningrom pushing down on Lewith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Lewith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Burningrom is looking to stand up but Lewith won't let him. Burningrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewith has wrist control. Lewith looking to control.
Burningrom throwing strikes from guard but Lewith blocks nicely. Burningrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Burningrom tries to stand but Lewith is controlling from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burningrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Burningrom wanted to stand there but Lewith had control of the position. Burningrom 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.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lewith connects with a body shot that sends Burningrom's belly button to the back. Good work by Lewith as he checks the leg kick. Lewith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD# Burningrom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Lewith 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. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lewith holds on and takes a little breather. Burningrom with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3# Lewith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lewith looking to control.
Burningrom postures up in Lewith's guard and throws a big left but Lewith blocks it. Burningrom postures up in Lewith's guard and throws a big left but Lewith blocks it. #SUB# Burningrom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burningrom has Lewith in his guard.#REVB# Lewith wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving. #SUB# Lewith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burningrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewith has managed to get both his arms back between Burningrom's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Burningrom working for a triangle but Lewith defends it easily.
Lewith trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB# Burningrom has his foot on Lewith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewith works his way back into a safe position though. Lewith wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving. Lewith is looking to work some ground and pound but Burningrom has wrist control. Lewith passes Burningrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Lewith trying to control from half guard but Burningrom is working away. #SUB2# Lewith wants to work for an arm triangle but Burningrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burningrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lewith is looking to take a break and control but Burningrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lewith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burningrom! Burningrom gets back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Burningrom dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Lewith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burningrom circles away quickly and effectively. Burningrom is looking to counter the offense by Lewith and move into the clinch.#TD# Burningrom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burningrom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Burningrom is trying to ground and pound but Lewith uses the momentary lack of control by Burningrom to regain half guard. Burningrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lewith trying to hold on to Burningrom's head to control him but Burningrom postures up.
#SUB# Burningrom is trying for a kimura here. Lewith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Burningrom wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nero Burningrom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Kannemeyer scores with a takedown into Lewith's guard. Kannemeyer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Lewith looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewith, not yet. Lewith seems keen to control Kannemeyer's posture. Lewith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kannemeyer. Lewith 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. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Kannemeyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD# Kannemeyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Kannemeyer working away. Lewith is looking for a sweep. Lewith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Lewith gets full guard. Lewith pulls Kannemeyer in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Lewith 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. Lewith pulls Kannemeyer in close to prevent any damage. Lewith wants to sweep here but Kannemeyer controlling him for the moment. Lewith is trying to keep Kannemeyer in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Lewith wants to sweep here but Kannemeyer controlling him for the moment. #T3# Lewith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Roy Kannemeyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lewith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kannemeyer throws a big counter combination but Lewith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lewith misses with a hook. Kannemeyer staying out of range there. Kannemeyer is looking to counter the offense by Lewith and move into the clinch. Kannemeyer avoids the body shot from Lewith.
Lewith throws a hook but Kannemeyer blocks it.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Lewith missing with a left hand there. Kannemeyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A looping hook to the body misses from Lewith. Kannemeyer does a little dance to reset his feet. Lewith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kannemeyer appears to be looking for a big counter. Lewith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kannemeyer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Kannemeyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewith.#TD# Kannemeyer gets a takedown into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lewith manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Kannemeyer dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Kannemeyer enables Lewith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kannemeyer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Lewith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kannemeyer's guard. Lewith not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lewith is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Lewith is continuing to stall. Kannemeyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lewith. Well, if Lewith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The adventures of Lewith the control monster continue. Boring. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Lewith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3# You can see the frustration on Kannemeyer's face as Lewith controls the position. Roy Kannemeyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kannemeyer stops Lewith from passing to mount. Lewith is staying tight to Kannemeyer's torso, preventing him from escaping. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lewith wants to control but Kannemeyer is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lewith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lewith misses with a wild body shot. Kannemeyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewith. Kannemeyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kannemeyer is looking to clinch but Lewith is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omarr Lewith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##TD# Kannemeyer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kannemeyer showed some decent athleticism there. The fighters are battling for position here. Lewith manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Lewith is pulling down on Kannemeyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kannemeyer, at least for the moment. Lewith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lewith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kannemeyer won't allow Lewith to pass to mount. Lewith uses his free foot to push down on Kannemeyer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kannemeyer. Lewith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Lewith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Lewith has control of Kannemeyer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kannemeyer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lewith controlling the position easily from mount. #T3# Kannemeyer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lewith.
Lewith controlling his opponent. Kannemeyer stops Lewith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Lewith controlling the pace for now. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Lewith tries to control but Kannemeyer wriggling away. Lewith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kannemeyer tries to hold on but Lewith postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kannemeyer is desperately trying to improve his position but Lewith has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Omarr Lewith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lewith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omarr Lewith!
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