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Event:
Pulse 39
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Maroga gets a clinch.
Lumms is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maroga is defending well.#TD2#
Maroga tightens his grip and picks Lumms up, before dumping him to the ground. Lumms manages to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maroga trying to control but Lumms is working from the bottom.
Maroga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lumms working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maroga has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Maroga seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maroga uses his free foot to push down on Lumms's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lumms.
Lumms is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lumms is bucking up trying to escape but Maroga cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Lumms is looking to improve his position but Maroga isn't that keen on the idea.
Maroga is stalling here but it's allowed Lumms to get half guard.
Lumms tries to get to full guard but Maroga has control of the leg.
Maroga is thwarting Lumms's attempts to control the position.
Lumms is staying active underneath Maroga, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lumms looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lumms looking for submissions off his back.
Lumms is staying active underneath Maroga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lumms trying to control here.
#T2#
Maroga tries to pass to full mount but Lumms defends it.
Maroga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maroga looking to finish Lumms with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lumms!
Lumms is looking to improve his position but Maroga isn't that keen on the idea.
Maroga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lumms could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lumms tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lumms is breathing heavily.
Maroga scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lumms?
Maroga controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Maroga is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lumms to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lumms shrugs it off. #T3#
Lumms is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lumms is in a horrible position here. Maroga smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maroga lands a couple of good shots and Lumms has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Maroga is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lumms knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lumms for a finish.
Maroga avoiding Lumms 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Lumms won't enjoy being in this position. Maroga looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lumms is tapping - it's over boys! Maroga picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lance Maroga!
Lance Maroga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Pulse 36
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Ingles fails to land with a series of punches.
Maroga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maroga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maroga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ingles defends it nicely.#KD2#
Ingles lands a left and a right that send Maroga crashing to the mat, dazed. Ingles thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Lance Maroga has been cut.
Ingles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marogas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ingles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Maroga is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ingles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oh Maroga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ingles walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Maroga drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ingles swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Maroga's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenato Ingles!
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Long closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maroga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Long pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maroga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Long comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Lance Maroga has been cut.
Maroga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Long smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Long has managed to clinch.
Long lands an elbow that stopped Maroga in his tracks for a moment.
Long gets through Maroga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Long is leaning against Maroga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Long creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maroga's defenses.
Long landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Long drops Maroga onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maroga is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Maroga is rocked!
Maroga is pressed against the cage. Long pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Maroga! Two more big strikes from Long and Maroga crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kyle Long!
Our winner, Kyle Long, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Green is looking to land body kicks.
Maroga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick.
Green wants to slow Maroga down by chopping away at his legs.
Maroga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Maroga has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
#BC#
Green breaks from the clinch.
Maroga just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Maroga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Green did well to prevent Maroga getting side control.
Maroga prevents Green from improving his position.
Maroga is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maroga throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maroga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Maroga seems to be looking for submissions.
Green is trying to stand.
Green wants to control but Maroga is keeping busy.
Maroga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Green is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Green. That snapped Maroga's head back.
Green is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Maroga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maroga is in Green's guard.
Green 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.
Green is trying to control the position but Maroga postures up.
Green keeping moving, preventing Maroga from controlling successfully.
Maroga content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Maroga passes into half guard.
Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maroga on the ground.
Maroga tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Green on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Green tries to get out of the position.
Maroga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maroga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maroga in particular looking to stall.
Maroga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maroga is working away from the top position though.
Maroga is controlling the pace.
Green is not content to let Maroga control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Green wants to control but Maroga is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maroga circles away quickly and effectively.
Maroga has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maroga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Maroga 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#
Green throws a push kick but Maroga slaps the foot to one side.
Maroga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maroga shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green. #TD2#
Green gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maroga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maroga wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Maroga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maroga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lance Maroga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maroga won't allow Green to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Maroga drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Maroga off! Maroga jumps back into Green's guard.
Maroga being controlled here momentarily.
Green wants to sweep here but Maroga controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Green keeping moving, preventing Maroga from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Maroga shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maroga.
Bob Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Maroga.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bob Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maroga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Green defends well and Maroga ends up having to push Green into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Green throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maroga's head.
Green misses with an uppercut. Maroga saw that one coming.
Bob Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Maroga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Maroga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maroga is breathing heavily.
Maroga shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Maroga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maroga will feel that in the morning.
Maroga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Maroga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green lands with a straight right. Maroga didn't see that one coming.
Maroga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by Green.
Maroga shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Green throws a head kick but Maroga moves out of range.
Bob Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Maroga.
Green lands a head shot.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Maroga avoids it.
Maroga is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maroga throws a body shot but no joy.
Maroga blocks a head kick by Green.
Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for Maroga on that attempt.
Maroga walks into a left hand.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Maroga slips under a jab from Green.#T4#
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maroga's calf.
Maroga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Maroga is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maroga scores with a one two! Green had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Maroga gets control of Green's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maroga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Green being controlled here momentarily.
Green not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Green 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#
Nice sprawl there from Green as Maroga shoots in.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maroga.
Green throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maroga.#TD2#
Maroga gets a takedown into half guard.
Maroga trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Maroga decides to stand up.
Maroga moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
#T1#
Green lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maroga takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maroga.
Green went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Green cracks Maroga with an open hand slap.
Lance Maroga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Green tenderised Maroga's leg. Maroga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Maroga ducks down to avoid it.
Green cracks Maroga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maroga will feel that in the morning.
Maroga throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Maroga misses with a takedown
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Bob Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Maroga.#T2#
Maroga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Maroga's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maroga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Maroga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maroga tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Maroga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maroga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Maroga tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
Nice sprawl there from Green as Maroga shoots in.
Green throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Maroga moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maroga is defended easily by Green.#T3#
Green connects with a high kick.
Green misses with a double jab.
And Maroga tries to counter it with a takedown but Green pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maroga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maroga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Green defends it well.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maroga shoots in but no luck this time.
Green dips to his left and cracks Maroga with an uppercut!#TD2#
Maroga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
Green pulls Maroga in close to prevent any damage.
Green is trying to control the position but Maroga postures up. #T4#
Maroga scoring with some ground and pound.
Maroga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green seems keen to control Maroga's posture.
Maroga chips away with some ground and pound.
Maroga lands a couple of digs.
Maroga pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Green is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Green!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Maroga 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Lance Maroga has been cut.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maroga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Maroga blocks it.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Maroga blocks it.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maroga blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maroga blocks it with crossed arms.
We've been hearing reports that Maroga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maroga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maroga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Maroga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Maroga in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maroga wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson's coach down at The Bear's Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson lands a big knee to the head and Maroga goes down! Johnson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sic Johnson!
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Event:
Highland Island 52
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Maroga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lucchesi quickly recovers to half guard.
Lucchesi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lucchesi wants to get back to his feet.
Maroga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maroga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maroga working the ground and pound effectively.
Maroga looking to finish with strikes here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maroga is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Maroga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Maroga!
Our winner, Lance Maroga, 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:
HI42: The Meaning of Life
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maroga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Maroga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
Maroga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Maroga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has control of Maroga's left arm, preventing Maroga from doing any damage.
Maroga prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maroga on the ground.
Maroga trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Johnson is looking to stand up but Maroga isn't so interested in that idea.
Maroga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maroga throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Maroga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Maroga gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Maroga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Maroga 's eye.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maroga looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Maroga in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Lance Maroga has been cut.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maroga's defenses.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Maroga jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Maroga around his waist. Maroga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Maroga is rocked!
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Maroga is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson has Maroga pressed against the cage. He pushes Maroga back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Johnson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Maroga crashing to the floor! Johnson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Maroga is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sic Johnson!
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Event:
Highland Island 26
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Maroga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Dong cracks Maroga with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dong has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Maroga to stand back up!#ROC2#
Maroga is rocked!
Maroga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dong counters with a left to the body.
Oh Maroga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maroga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maroga is breathing heavily.
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#
Maroga tries to keep at a distance but Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dong lands a big right hand that drops Maroga! The killer instinct kicks in and Dong finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ding Dong!
A very excited looking Ding Dong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
WedFight II
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Maroga tries to close the distance and clinch but Pimpin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maroga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pimpin avoids it really well and circles away.
Pimpin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maroga.
Pimpin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Maroga rushes Pimpin and presses him up against the cage.
Maroga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maroga prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Maroga manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Maroga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Maroga drives through and clinches with Pimpin against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Maroga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Maroga gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pimpin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pimpin taking some punishment here, with Maroga in his half guard. #SUB2#
Pimpin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maroga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pimpin on the ground.#SUB#
Maroga seems to be working for a kimura but Pimpin defends the submission attempt.
Pimpin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from Maroga. #T2#
Pimpin keeping hold of Maroga's head, controlling as best he can.
Maroga wants to take a breather but Pimpin is having none of it. #SUB#
Maroga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Pimpin actively working from the bottom here.
Maroga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pimpin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pimpin tries to roll over but Maroga keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pimpin looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Pimpin looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Pimpin is looking to control Maroga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pimpin avoid being mounted?
Pimpin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maroga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maroga's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pimpin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Pimpin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maroga defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Maroga trying to control the position but Pimpin manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Maroga can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maroga is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maroga is trying to get back to his feet but Pimpin has full control of the position and if anything, Maroga has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maroga can't escape the position.
Maroga is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Pimpin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pimpin tries to keep control of the position but Maroga is staying busy.
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 Lance Maroga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maroga throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Pimpin counters with a shoot takedown. Maroga fights it but they end up in guard.
Pimpin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Maroga throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pimpin uses it to pass to side control.
Pimpin working away.
Maroga is being controlled here.
Maroga tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimpin takes a little break here. Maroga wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Maroga manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Pimpin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maroga wants to improve his position but Pimpin is controlling well.
Pimpin stops Maroga from getting back to his feet.
Pimpin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Big Pimpin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maroga is trying to stand up here but Pimpin is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Maroga moves into the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Maroga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maroga throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Pimpin tries to counter it with a takedown but Maroga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maroga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pimpin. That did some damage!
Maroga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No joy there for Maroga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pimpin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maroga closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Pimpin counters with a shoot takedown. Maroga fights it but they end up in guard.
Pimpin pushes down on Maroga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maroga moves into full guard.
Pimpin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Pimpin content to stall in guard here.
Maroga trying to keep a closed guard but Pimpin is proving a slippery customer.
Pimpin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pimpin trying to control but Maroga is working from the bottom.
Pimpin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pimpin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pimpin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Maroga misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Maroga closes the distance and pushes Pimpin back into the cage.
Pimpin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maroga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pimpin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maroga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Pimpin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pimpin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pimpin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maroga tries to clinch but Pimpin is having none of it.
Maroga jabs Pimpin right on the nose. Pimpin blinks but takes it well.
Pimpin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maroga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pimpin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lance Maroga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Maroga clinches with his opponent.
Pimpin gets underhooks to prevent Maroga's takedown attempt.
Maroga wants to take the fight to the mat but Pimpin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Maroga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pimpin goes for a takedown attempt but Maroga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maroga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pimpin was well out of range. Poor timing from Maroga.
Maroga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pimpin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maroga swings for the body but Pimpin moves out of range.
Maroga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pimpin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Maroga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pimpin.
Maroga is looking to counter the offense by Pimpin and move into the clinch.#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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maroga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maroga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maroga looks to land a combination but Pimpin avoids it well.
Pimpin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maroga throws out the jab.
Pimpin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pimpin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maroga avoids it really well and circles away.
Maroga is looking to counter punch.
Pimpin keeps the fight on the outside.
Lance Maroga is winning the standup battle so far.
Pimpin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maroga tries to avoid it but Pimpin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maroga to the ground. Maroga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maroga. Pimpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maroga!
#T3#
Maroga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maroga misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Pimpin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maroga won't be happy with that.
Pimpin controls the position.
Maroga is looking to reverse the position.
Pimpin moves into full mount!
Maroga wants to hold on but Pimpin pushes him away.#T4#
Maroga can't escape the position.
Pimpin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maroga is looking to escape.
Pimpin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maroga is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Maroga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maroga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Maroga!
Lance Maroga spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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