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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Anus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lorenzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lorenzi's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lorenzi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Lorenzi gets tackled into the cage by Anus. Anus maintains the clinch.
Lorenzi keeps control of Anus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Anus.
Anus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lorenzi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzi wants a takedown.
Lorenzi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lorenzi keeps control of Anus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Lorenzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hugh Anus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Federico Lorenzi.
Lorenzi looks winded!
Anus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Anus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anus is working for takedown but Lorenzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lorenzi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anus to keep the fight standing.
Lorenzi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anus walks away with a smile on his face. Lorenzi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anus.
Anus fails to land with a series of punches.
Lorenzi dives in and grabs Anus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anus pushes down on Lorenzi's head and hops out.
Anus sizes up Lorenzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anus duly obliges. #ROC#
Lorenzi is rocked!
Anus looks to land a combination. Lorenzi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lorenzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Anus finish him?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Anus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anus has had enough of the clinch but Lorenzi keeps him there for the moment.
Anus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lorenzi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lorenzi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Anus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anus lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Lorenzi can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Anus and Lorenzi drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Anus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Anus!
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Event:
ISLAND FC 18
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Lorenzi tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it.
Lorenzi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomez.
Lorenzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gomez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Gomez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lorenzi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gomez - the referee stops the clock and Lorenzi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gomez. Lorenzi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Gomez closes the distance and pushes Lorenzi back into the cage.
Lorenzi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Gomez misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzi has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Lorenzi tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomez avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gomez instigates a clinch. #T1#
Gomez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Lorenzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Lorenzi blocks the leg kick.
Lorenzi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lorenzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lorenzi is looking to clinch.
Gomez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Lorenzi against the cage.
Lorenzi avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.
Lorenzi is working for takedown but Gomez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Lorenzi controls the action.
#BC#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Gomez clinches up against the cage.
Gomez is pressed up against the cage. Lorenzi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomez down to the mat. Gomez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Gomez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lorenzi looking to pass the guard.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lorenzi manages to pass to side control.
Gomez tries to kick Lorenzi off but Lorenzi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lorenzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Gomez manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3##CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch successfully.
Lorenzi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gomez to keep the fight standing.
Cosmo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Federico Lorenzi.
Lorenzi looking to slow down the pace here.
Lorenzi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Gomez to work.
Lorenzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Gomez.
Gomez tries to work over Lorenzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez gets underhooks to prevent Lorenzi's takedown attempt.
Gomez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gomez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gomez has Lorenzi pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cosmo Gomez.
Gomez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lorenzi's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Gomez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gomez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lorenzi's calf.
Gomez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lorenzi throws a front kick aimed at Gomez's knee but Gomez avoids it well.
Gomez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
Lorenzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Lorenzi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Lorenzi fails to land.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Lorenzi controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzi blocks a body shot from Gomez.
Gomez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lorenzi is defending well for now.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lorenzi can do to turn this around?#BC#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Gomez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lorenzi.
Gomez connects with a leg kick. Lorenzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cosmo Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Lorenzi controls the action.
#BC#
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Lorenzi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Lorenzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lorenzi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Gomez gets a clinch.
Gomez has a couple of punches blocked by Lorenzi.
Lorenzi is looking for a takedown.
Cosmo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Federico Lorenzi.#BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomez tries to land knees in the clinch but Lorenzi avoids the damage to the body.
Lorenzi blocks a body shot from Gomez. #BC2#
Lorenzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cosmo Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lorenzi shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gomez.
Lorenzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez tries to clinch but Lorenzi moves out of range. #CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Lorenzi goes for a takedown attempt but Gomez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cosmo Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lorenzi is breathing heavily.
Lorenzi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gomez sprawls well. Gomez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lorenzi gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Lorenzi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lorenzi sprawls and moves away.
Lorenzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez connects with a leg kick. Lorenzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lorenzi 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.#CL#
Gomez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lorenzi, pushing him back against the cage.
Lorenzi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lorenzi is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gomez has a couple of punches blocked by Lorenzi.
Lorenzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gomez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomez stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Gomez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lorenzi controls his hands.
Gomez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lorenzi.
Gomez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lorenzi trying to stall but Gomez improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gomez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gomez tries a body shot but Lorenzi blocks it.
Lorenzi tries for a takedown but Gomez manages to get underhooks.
Gomez missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Gomez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lorenzi looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Lorenzi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Lorenzi.
Gomez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lorenzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lorenzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez scores with a kick to the body.
Federico Lorenzi 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.
Lorenzi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
Lorenzi tries to clinch up.
Lorenzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Lorenzi in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lorenzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
A low kick from Lorenzi misses
and Gomez counters with an outside leg kick.
Gomez scores with a leg kick.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lorenzi circles away.
Gomez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lorenzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch successfully.
Lorenzi blocks a body shot from Gomez. #BC#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez cracks the inside of Lorenzi's front leg.
Lorenzi tries to clinch
and Gomez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lorenzi dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Lorenzi's head and hops out.
Gomez cracks the inside of Lorenzi's front leg. #CL#
Gomez rushes Lorenzi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Lorenzi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomez stalls.
Gomez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gomez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lorenzi wants a takedown.
Cosmo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Federico Lorenzi.#T3#
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lorenzi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gomez after a bit of a struggle.
Lorenzi being controlled against the cage.
Lorenzi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lorenzi prevents a body shot from Gomez. #BC#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lorenzi shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Lorenzi.#BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Gomez is looking to clinch but Lorenzi is avoiding it.
Gomez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lorenzi circles away.
#CL#
Gomez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomez stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Lorenzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Federico Lorenzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosmo Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosmo Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gomez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosmo Gomez!
Cosmo Gomez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Costa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lorenzi's guard.
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.
Costa throws an elbow that misses. Lorenzi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costa's guard. Nice move by Lorenzi!#REVR##ES2#
Costa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lorenzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lorenzi circles away.#TD2#
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Lorenzi kicks Costa off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lorenzi is trying to control but can't.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lorenzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Lorenzi trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.
Lorenzi tries to get to full guard but Costa has control of the leg.
Costa wants to free his trapped foot but Lorenzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Costa wants to control but Lorenzi is keeping him busy.
Costa wants to stand but Lorenzi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lorenzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU2#
Costa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lorenzi, up you get!
Lorenzi tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Lorenzi throws a hook to the side of Costa's head but Costa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Costa throws a low kick, looking for Lorenzi's leg but Lorenzi calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Lorenzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Costa sprawls well. He's pushed Lorenzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lorenzi!
Costa takes a little break here. Lorenzi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU2#
Costa decides to stand back up. Costa steps back and let's Lorenzi get back to his feet.
Paulo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Costa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lorenzi's half guard.
Lorenzi is breathing heavily.
Costa wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lorenzi uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Costa looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Lorenzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Costa gets to his feet. Lorenzi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #KD2#
Costa lands a left and a right that sends Lorenzi crashing to the canvas! Costa dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Lorenzi is rocked!
Costa throws a sloppy strike and Lorenzi uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Lorenzi has ended up in Costa's guard.
Oh Lorenzi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costa wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa is adopting a defensive guard.
Lorenzi seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Lorenzi looking to sit in guard and control but Costa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Costa stands and steps away. Lorenzi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Costa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costa is looking for the big counter here.
Costa defending well as Lorenzi loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lorenzi. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lorenzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.#TD2#
Costa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lorenzi sprawls well initially but Costa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lorenzi is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa tries to stand and escape but Lorenzi is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Costa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Costa. #SU2#
Costa decides to stand back up. Costa steps back and let's Lorenzi get back to his feet.
Lorenzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lorenzi shoots in for a double leg but Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costa with the counter takedown but Lorenzi avoids it easily.#TD2#
Costa gets a double leg takedown into Lorenzi's guard.#ES#
Lorenzi has his feet on Costa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Lorenzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lorenzi throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Costa clinches up with Lorenzi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Lorenzi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Costa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lorenzi is proving hard to escape from.
Paulo Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Costa is looking to work some ground and pound but Lorenzi has wrist control.
Costa cracks Lorenzi with a solid left hand.
Costa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costa trying to control but Lorenzi is working from the bottom.
Costa postures up in Lorenzi's guard and throws a big left but Lorenzi blocks it. #SUB#
Costa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Lorenzi's closed guard. He's half up but Lorenzi has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Lorenzi pivots and extends the arm, Costa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Lorenzi! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Federico Lorenzi!
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