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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 28 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Scott is trying to trip Lucan. He has hold of a leg but Lucan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Scott persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Scott
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan looking to control.
Lucan being controlled here, momentarily.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Scott
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1##SUB2#
Scott has his foot on Lucan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Scott is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lucan frees his head nicely. Oh but Scott has switched to an armbar! Lucan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tyron Scott!
Tyron Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 28 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lucan closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lucan uses from the top position.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Kane pulls Lucan in close to prevent any damage.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Lucan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (3) vs (0) Kane
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kane keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lucan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lucan tries for a kimura but Kane is defending well. #T1#
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lucan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kane is defending well.
Kane wants to control but Lucan postures up.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working. #SUB#
Lucan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lucan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kane stops Lucan from passing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Lucan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kane tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Lucan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lucan tries for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
Kane wants to control but Lucan postures up.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB#
Lucan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kane is defending well. #SUB#
Lucan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kane is defending well.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Lucan keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lucan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kane has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB#
Lucan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lucan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kane, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lucan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kane gets back to full guard.
Kane keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Kane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lucan trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane trying to control the position here.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane is trying to control the position but Lucan postures up.
Kane is pulling down on Lucan's head to control his posture.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane pulls Lucan in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lucan passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucan is looking to advance position but Kane won't allow it.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well. #T7#
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Kane is trying to maintain the position but Lucan is very close to passing his half guard.
Kane preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lucan is looking to advance position but Kane won't allow it.
Kane is positioning himself well to prevent Lucan advancing to mount.
Kane is not content to let Lucan control the position.
Lucan moves into full mount! Kane won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (0) Kane
Kane tries to reverse the position but Lucan maintains control.#T8#
Kane bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (2) Kane
Kane is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Kane has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lucan moves into full guard.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Kane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Lucan pulls Kane in to control the position.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Lucan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Kane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Kane trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kane stacks Lucan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kane! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (5) Kane#SUB2#
Kane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucan seems a little lost for a moment, as Kane dominates the positioning.#T11#
Lucan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but Lucan is defending well. #SUB2#
Kane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lucan tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position. #SUB2#
Kane goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lucan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kane's guard! Nice work there by Lucan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (5) Kane
Lucan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T12#
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Kane has his foot on Lucan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucan works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane has control of Lucan's left arm, preventing Lucan from doing any damage.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane pulls Lucan in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Lucan preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kane trying to control the position.
Lucan pushing down on Kane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kane trying to control from the bottom.
Kane tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.
Lucan is pressing down on Kane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kane is holding on for now. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14#
Lucan is trying to control. Kane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kane manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Lucan has gone for a leg lock! Kane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (7) Kane#SUB2#
Kane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucan takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Edwin Lucan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 27 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 36 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mondragon keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Lucan moves into range and clinches up with Mondragon.#TD2#
Mondragon wants the takedown. Lucan is fighting it off but Mondragon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lucan's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up. #T1#
Lucan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.
Lucan is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Mondragon is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mondragon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lucan has picked Mondragon up and slammed him! Mondragon can't keep hold of the triangle and Lucan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucan tries to move to mount but Mondragon blocks the move with his legs.
Lucan trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Mondragon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lucan.
Mondragon controls Lucan momentarily but Lucan frees himself. #T3#
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Lucan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Mondragon is defending it quite comfortably.
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Lucan is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lucan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mondragon has locked up a guillotine! Mondragon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lucan is holding on here and Mondragon must be using up a lot of energy. Lucan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mondragon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Edwin Lucan was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
CWC 348
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 27 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 35 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Mondragon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lucan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mondragon to the mat. Mondragon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon controlling Lucan's posture.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #SUB#
Lucan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Lucan wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon controlling the position.
Lucan trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon pulls Lucan in to control the position.
Lucan postures up.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lucan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mondragon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lucan is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Lucan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mondragon uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (5) Mondragon
Lucan tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is letting Mondragon control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Lucan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mondragon's best efforts.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon stalling.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lucan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mondragon jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (8) Mondragon
Mondragon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (2) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
It looks like Mondragon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Lucan is squirming around nicely.
Lucan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Lucan won't allow it.
Lucan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (13) Mondragon
Lucan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon prevents Lucan from improving his position.#T5#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well.
Lucan gets full guard.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucan controlling the position.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
#T6##SUB#
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Mondragon pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan wants to control but Mondragon passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon not doing much here.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Lucan defends it.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lucan tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#T8#
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Lucan won't allow it.
Lucan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.
Lucan wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondragon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (6) vs (13) Mondragon#T9##SUB#
Mondragon fending off the submission attempt from Lucan. #SUB#
Lucan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mondragon is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 33 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 26 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lucan clinches with his opponent.
Lucan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Steel wants the takedown. Lucan is fighting it off but Steel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lucan's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
Steel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel (6) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Steel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Steel is riding his opponent, not letting Lucan buck him off.
Steel has the hooks in. Lucan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lucan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Steel is riding his opponent, not letting Lucan buck him off.
Lucan trying to control the hands but Steel won't let him.
Steel biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Lucan trying to control the action but Steel just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Lucan trying to control the position but Steel manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Lucan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lucan just trying to survive but Steel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel controlling the position well here. Lucan rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lucan trying to control the hands but Steel breaks the grip. #T3#
Lucan tries to break free.
Steel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lucan doesn't escape.
Steel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steel is not going to allow Lucan to sit and survive in this position.
Steel controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is defending well here and trying to improve his 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.
Lucan tries to escape but Steel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Steel controls the action.#SUB#
Lucan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Steel gets his way!
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lucan is keeping busy.
Steel gets his hands free as Lucan looks to control.
Lucan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Lucan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lucan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Lucan working to try and regain half guard.
Steel controlling from mount.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel trying to control but Lucan is having none of it. #T6#
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Lucan holds on, trying desperately to control.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Lucan keeps trying to improve his position.
Lucan tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Lucan prevents Steel from taking his back.
Lucan wants to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Steel avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel takes Lucan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lucan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Steel (9) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T8#
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Steel is trying to stick to Lucan's back but Lucan is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lucan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (9) vs (4) Lucan
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T9#
Lucan won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Lucan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel 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.
Lucan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel controls Lucan momentarily but Lucan frees himself. #T10#
Steel pulls Lucan in close to prevent any damage.
Lucan won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Lucan trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Lucan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel pulls Lucan in close to prevent any damage.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (11) vs (4) Lucan
Lucan looking to control.
#T11#
Steel wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Steel won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Steel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Lucan is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?#T12#
Lucan is controlling Steel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lucan tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Steel wants to work for an arm triangle but Lucan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Steel controlling the pace. #T13##SUB2#
Lucan looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel is pressing down on Lucan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucan is holding on for now. #T14#
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (14) vs (4) Lucan
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lucan regains half guard.
Steel not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Our winner, Bjj Steel, 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.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Prelims
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 26 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rebenta pushes Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rebenta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucan regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Rebenta#SUB#
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Rebenta
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is defending well.
Lucan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (2) Rebenta
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lucan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rebenta keeps working.
Rebenta is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lucan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lucan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rebenta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucan but great work by Rebenta. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (5) vs (6) Rebenta#T2#
Rebenta working away.
Rebenta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
Lucan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rebenta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lucan trying to control here.
Rebenta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (9) Rebenta
Rebenta looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta content just to control the position here.
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Rebenta isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Rebenta wants to finish this one by submission but Lucan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rebenta.
Rebenta controlling the pace for now.
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.#T4#
Rebenta prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Rebenta looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to finish this one by submission but Lucan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rebenta. #SUB2#
Rebenta is working for a guillotine from mount but Lucan frees his head quite easily.
Lucan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lucan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Lucan wants to control but Rebenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rebenta wants to take a breather but Lucan is having none of it.
Rebenta is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Rebenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan has a hand on Rebenta's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rebenta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (12) Rebenta
Lucan wants to hold on but Rebenta pushes him away.
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Rebenta isn't that keen on the idea.
Rebenta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucan is looking to escape. #T6#
Lucan working to try and regain half guard.
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan wants to control but Rebenta is having none of it.
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rebenta trying to control but Lucan is having none of it. #T7#
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Rebenta has control of Lucan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lucan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rebenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucan wants to control but Rebenta is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rebenta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lucan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T8#
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.
Rebenta tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucan is trying to reverse the position but instead Rebenta has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (5) vs (15) Rebenta
Will Rebenta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rebenta keeps control of the position as Lucan tries to break free.
Lucan turns into Rebenta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (7) vs (15) Rebenta#T9#
Lucan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (10) vs (15) Rebenta
Rebenta is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lucan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lucan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rebenta tries to bench press Lucan off him but Lucan keeps the position. #SUB#
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rebenta manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
Rebenta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.
Lucan is trying to control. Rebenta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan wants to advance to full mount but Rebenta doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rebenta holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Rebenta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Lucan is pushing down on Rebenta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rebenta is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Rebenta defends the submission attempt.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but Rebenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rebenta tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rebenta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lucan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lucan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Rebenta actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Rebenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rebenta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan. #SUB2#
Rebenta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Rebenta is defending well.
#T13##SUB#
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Rebenta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.
Rebenta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rebenta.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rebenta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Lucan wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Lucan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rebenta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (10) vs (17) Rebenta
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lucan has his feet on Rebenta's thighs here. He's pushed Rebenta off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rebenta screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan gave a mention to Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWCFN 10
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 25 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lucan closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lucan wants a takedown.
McDonald jumps guard but Lucan stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Lucan has McDonald pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lucan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McDonald tumbling to the mat - Lucan dives into McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald seems keen to control Lucan's posture.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucan defends it easily.#SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan advances to half guard.
Lucan wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
#SUB#
Lucan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
Lucan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (0) McDonald
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lucan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McDonald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Lucan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lucan is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lucan seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald is staying active underneath Lucan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald is staying active underneath Lucan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5##SUB#
Lucan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Lucan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucan defends it easily.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
McDonald keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Lucan is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald trying to control here.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
McDonald trying to control but Lucan postures up.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Lucan moves into full mount! McDonald won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (8) vs (0) McDonald#T8#
Lucan looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lucan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McDonald has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McDonald! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Lucan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (12) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Lucan working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald is in no mood to give up.
Lucan trying to control but McDonald is having none of it. #T9#
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Lucan isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Lucan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McDonald manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lucan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lucan's best efforts.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Lucan sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lucan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T10#
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucan to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Lucan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
#SUB#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T12##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Lucan is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lucan is posturing up here but McDonald has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lucan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lucan has to tap! Slick submission there by McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
ć–°ĺą´ăŠă‚ă§ă¨ă† 22-23
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 24 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Le Boulder tries to keep at a distance but Lucan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lucan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Boulder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Le Boulder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lucan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (0) vs (4) Le Boulder
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Lucan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Le Boulder gets his way!
I would not like to be Lucan right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder trying to control momentarily.
Lucan tries to roll but Le Boulder sticks to his back.
#T1#
Le Boulder controls the position.
Lucan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lucan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Le Boulder is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Will Le Boulder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lucan wants to control his opponent's hands but Le Boulder gets his hands free.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Le Boulder is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Lucan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Le Boulder's arms.
Lucan wants to escape the position.
Lucan trying to control the hands but Le Boulder won't let him.
Le Boulder trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lucan doesn't escape. #T3#
Le Boulder not allowing Lucan to control his hands.
Lucan tries to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Le Boulder controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Le Boulder looking for the RNC.
Lucan tries to break free.
Le Boulder keeps control of the position easily here as Lucan tries to buck him off.
Lucan tries to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Le Boulder trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lucan doesn't escape.
Lucan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Le Boulder keeps control of the position as Lucan tries to break free.
Le Boulder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lucan wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Le Boulder wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy.
Lucan tries to roll but Le Boulder sticks to his back.
Lucan breaks Le Boulder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (4) Le Boulder
Lucan won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Le Boulder pulls Lucan in to control the position.
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Boulder keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lucan is fighting to break Le Boulder's control of his arms but Le Boulder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Lucan trying to control but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Le Boulder is keeping the position.
Lucan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Le Boulder's guard. #SUB#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Le Boulder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Boulder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Boulder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (6) Le Boulder
Lucan trying to control the position.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7##SUB#
Lucan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucan is breathing heavily.
Lucan is trying to keep Le Boulder in close.
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lucan working for a triangle but Le Boulder defends it easily.
Le Boulder forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Le Boulder is looking to advance position but Lucan won't allow it.
Le Boulder controlling the pace.
Lucan wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Lucan with the active half guard here but Le Boulder passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (9) Le Boulder
Lucan manages to get back to half guard.
Lucan trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Let's hope that Le Boulder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Le Boulder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Le Boulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Le Boulder is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Le Boulder tries to pass to full mount but Lucan defends it.
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Le Boulder pushes down on Lucan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
Lucan is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucan is looking to control Le Boulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Le Boulder stalling.
Lucan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Well,Lucan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12##SUB#
Lucan working for a triangle but Le Boulder defends it easily.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Le Boulder trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan looking to control.
Le Boulder trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom. #T13#
Lucan wants to improve his position but instead Le Boulder has moved into half guard.
Lucan tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
Le Boulder is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lucan works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Le Boulder trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Le Boulder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Le Boulder pushing down on Lucan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (12) Le Boulder
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
Lucan is letting Le Boulder control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 12 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bob Le Boulder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 24 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lucan moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lucan after a bit of a struggle.
Lucan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Lucan is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Lucan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnes can't fight it off and eventually Lucan manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Barnes
Lucan trying to control the position here.
Lucan 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan 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.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lucan is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucan keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Lucan keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucan gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Lucan is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Lucan is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (6) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Lucan is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well.
Barnes tries to break free.
#SUB#
Lucan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barnes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Lucan looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes breaks Lucan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (4) Barnes#T5#
Barnes is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Lucan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lucan working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lucan's guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lucan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lucan is tightening it up a little... Barnes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barnes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barnes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lucan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edwin Lucan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edwin Lucan made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 58
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 23 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lucan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Lucan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Hall
Lucan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall has control of Lucan's left arm, preventing Lucan from doing any damage.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Hall
Lucan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (2) Hall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has control of Lucan's left arm, preventing Lucan from doing any damage.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Lucan is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (4) Hall#T1##SUB#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Lucan's legs - danger averted.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall stays in close to Lucan's body and controls the position.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lucan's guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (7) Hall#T2#
Hall content just to control the position here.
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall takes Lucan's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (4) vs (10) Hall
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.
Lucan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall biding his time, controlling Lucan. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hall is not going to allow Lucan to sit and survive in this position.
Lucan is really stuck here.
#T4#
Hall is not going to allow Lucan to sit and survive in this position.
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lucan.
Lucan just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hall keeps control of the position as Lucan tries to break free.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Lucan right now.
#T5#
Hall really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lucan.
Lucan just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Lucan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Lucan buck him off.
Lucan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lucan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall controlling from mount. #T7#
Hall wants to take Lucan's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Lucan tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall content just to control the position here. #T8#
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall fails to advance to Lucan's back.
Hall controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hall.
Lucan tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (13) Hall
Lucan tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Lucan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Lucan prevents Hall from taking his back.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Lucan wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.#T11#
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucan wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Lucan is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T12#
Lucan can't escape the position.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (16) Hall#T13#
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Hall prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall is continuing to stall.#T14#
Lucan wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 16 to 4.
A victorious Scott Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 54
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 22 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lucan forces Mamontov back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Lucan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (4) vs (0) Mamontov
Lucan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (6) vs (0) Mamontov#SUB#
Lucan working for a guillotine from mount but Mamontov is in no mood to give up.
Mamontov wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan wants to control the pace but Mamontov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Mamontov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lucan.
Mamontov wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Lucan looking to secure an arm triangle but Mamontov defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
#T1#
Mamontov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lucan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mamontov's thigh. Mamontov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mamontov working a defensive guard here.
Mamontov can't keep his opponent in guard - Lucan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lucan stalling away here and it's allowed Mamontov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov looking to control.
#T2#
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan won't allow Mamontov to sweep him here.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Mamontov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (2) Mamontov
Lucan is trying to keep Mamontov in close.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov passes Lucan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Mamontov has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Mamontov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lucan is holding on to half guard well.
Mamontov wants to pass to mount but Lucan is defending the position.
Mamontov content to control rather than advance.
Lucan wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Mamontov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Mamontov has control of the leg.
Lucan is controlling Mamontov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mamontov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mamontov is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
Mamontov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working. #T5#
Lucan wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan is trying is best to control the position here.
Mamontov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lucan trying to control but Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov is pressing down on Lucan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucan is holding on for now.
Mamontov keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamontov trying to control from half guard but Lucan is working away.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan wants to control but Mamontov is keeping busy.
#T6#
Lucan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mamontov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lucan! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (5) Mamontov
Mamontov tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Lucan tries to hold on but Mamontov postures up.
Mamontov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Mamontov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mamontov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lucan is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (6) vs (8) Mamontov
Lucan just trying to survive but Mamontov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mamontov has the hooks in. Lucan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lucan has hold of Mamontov's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
I really don't envy Lucan right now.
#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Mamontov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Lucan wants to escape the position.
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Mamontov avoiding Lucan 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
Lucan tries to escape the position.
Lucan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mamontov controlling well, preventing Lucan from escaping the position.
#T9#
Mamontov keeps control of the position easily here as Lucan tries to buck him off.
Lucan tries to escape the position.
Lucan breaks Mamontov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (8) Mamontov
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamontov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucan forces his way into half guard.
Mamontov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T10#
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Mamontov is defending well.
Mamontov tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg.
Mamontov trying to control but Lucan postures up.
#SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mamontov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lucan tries to pass to full mount but Mamontov defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mamontov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Lucan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mamontov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (10) Mamontov
Mamontov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamontov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lucan looking for a guillotine here but Mamontov defends easily.
Mamontov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lucan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamontov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (10) vs (10) Mamontov#T12#
Lucan postures up.
Mamontov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mamontov is looking for a triangle but Lucan pushes his legs off easily.
Mamontov is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan trying to control but Mamontov is working from the bottom.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamontov 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.#T13#
Lucan wants to control from the top but Mamontov keeps moving.
Mamontov wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan passes into half guard.
Lucan wants to pass to mount but Mamontov is defending the position. #SUB#
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Mamontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamontov gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Lucan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mamontov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucan has Mamontov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (10) vs (12) Mamontov#SUB#
Lucan looking for a guillotine here but Mamontov defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is pulling down on Mamontov's head. It's preventing any offense from Mamontov, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamontov wins on points by 12 to 10.
Slon Mamontov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Edwin Lucan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 50
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 22 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucan prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lucan wants the takedown. Barnes is fighting it off but Lucan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barnes's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Barnes
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lucan passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Lucan sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lucan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barnes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Everett Covington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Covington shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucan sprawls well. He's pushed Covington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Covington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lucan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Covington (4) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Lucan wants to control but Covington postures up.
Lucan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Covington prevents Lucan from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lucan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan keeping hold of Covington's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Covington pulls his head out easily.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg.
Lucan has a hand on Covington's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Covington takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Covington (7) vs (0) Lucan#T2#
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Covington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Covington prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Covington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Covington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Covington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lucan holds on, trying desperately to control.#T3#
Lucan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Covington (10) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Covington keeps control of the position as Lucan tries to break free.
Covington controls the position.
Lucan turns into Covington and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Covington (10) vs (2) Lucan
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Covington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Covington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Covington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lucan defends well.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Lucan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Covington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington can't keep his opponent in guard - Lucan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Covington tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Covington is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Lucan trying to control from half guard but Covington is working away.
Covington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Covington looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Covington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Covington is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Covington (10) vs (5) Lucan
Covington is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Lucan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lucan looking to control but Covington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Covington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Covington (12) vs (5) Lucan
Covington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Covington postures up.
Lucan has control of Covington's left arm, preventing Covington from doing any damage. #T7#
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Covington passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Covington (15) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan is trying to work for a sweep but Covington has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Covington (17) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Covington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Lucan reaches up to try and control the position but Covington seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lucan rolls and tries to escape and now Covington has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Covington (20) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan can't escape the position.
Lucan trying to control the hands but Covington breaks the grip.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Covington not allowing Lucan to control his hands.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Lucan trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Lucan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Covington is staying active.
Lucan breaks Covington's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Covington (20) vs (7) Lucan
Lucan pushes down on Covington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Covington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Covington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10##SUB2#
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Covington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Covington keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass. #SUB#
Covington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Covington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Covington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Covington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Covington is breathing heavily.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Lucan advances to half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Covington sees it coming and defends easily.
Covington regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Covington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Covington is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lucan has his hands clasped together but Covington extends and breaks Lucan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Covington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Everett Covington!
After winning the bout, Everett Covington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Edwin Lucan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 40
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 20 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lucan moves into the clinch.
Lucan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Egyptian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lucan prevents it.
#TD#
Lucan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Egyptian is trying to keep an underhook but Lucan manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Egyptian#SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Egyptian is defending well.
Lucan wants to pass to mount but Egyptian is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan is taking a breather. Egyptian says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Egyptian has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Infamous Duranto Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Egyptian tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Egyptian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Egyptian keeping hold of Lucan's head, controlling as best he can. #T1##SUB#
Egyptian is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egyptian keeps working.
Egyptian is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is looking to stall here but Egyptian recovers full guard. #T2#
Lucan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (0) Egyptian#SUB#
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucan trying to control the action but Egyptian is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lucan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Egyptian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Lucan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Egyptian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lucan's guard! Nice work there by Egyptian! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (5) vs (2) Egyptian
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Egyptian won't allow Lucan to sweep him here. #T4#
Lucan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Egyptian is now in half guard.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Egyptian content to control rather than advance.
Lucan keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Lucan is concentrating on defense, preventing Egyptian from advancing position.
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucan desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Egyptian pulls his head out easily.
Lucan gets back to full guard.
Egyptian looking to pass the guard.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet. #T6#
Egyptian being controlled here momentarily.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan controls Egyptian momentarily but Egyptian frees himself.
Egyptian preventing the sweep. #T7#
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Egyptian is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Egyptian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Egyptian passes into half guard.
Egyptian prevents Lucan from improving his position.#T8##SUB2#
Egyptian is trying to work for a kimura but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Egyptian has control of the leg.
Lucan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T9#
Egyptian is taking a breather. Lucan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lucan gets back to full guard.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Egyptian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egyptian is one step ahead there.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan trying to control the position here.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Lucan can't keep his opponent in guard - Egyptian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Egyptian is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Lucan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Egyptian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucan tries to roll over but Egyptian keeps him under control.
Egyptian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lucan! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (5) Egyptian#T12#
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucan tries to hold on but Egyptian pushes him away.
Egyptian content just to control the position here.
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Egyptian has a good base and remains in mount.
Egyptian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Egyptian maintains control.#T13#
Lucan is just holding on here. Egyptian manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (5) vs (8) Egyptian
Lucan breaks Egyptian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (7) vs (8) Egyptian#SUB#
Lucan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Egyptian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Egyptian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Egyptian! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (7) vs (12) Egyptian
Lucan is trying to work for a sweep but Egyptian has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (7) vs (14) Egyptian
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Egyptian controlling the pace for now.
Lucan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (7) vs (17) Egyptian
Lucan rolls, trying to escape but Egyptian keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lucan wants to escape the position.
Egyptian has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lucan's body.
Lucan trying to control the position but Egyptian manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egyptian wins on points by 17 to 7.
Osiris Egyptian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 38
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Laitila darts in and clinches Lucan up against the cage.
Laitila tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lucan just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Lucan is trying to trip Laitila. He has hold of a leg but Laitila is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lucan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Lucan
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucan is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Lucan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laitila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucan has Laitila in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Lucan
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lucan holds on and takes a little breather.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Laitila passes Lucan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lucan trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Lucan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laitila is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lucan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lucan defends it well.
Lucan is not content to let Laitila control the position.#T2#
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitila moves into full mount! Lucan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Lucan#SUB#
Laitila swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila!
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 32
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lucan gets caught flat footed, as Dolton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Lucan#SUB2#
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dolton controls the pace.
Lucan pulls Dolton in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
Lucan has control of Dolton's left arm, preventing Dolton from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lucan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dolton has passed into half guard!
Dolton trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it. #T1#
Dolton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Dolton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dolton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dolton pulls his head out easily.
Dolton content to control rather than advance.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Dolton is taking a breather. Lucan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lucan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dolton pushing down on Lucan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dolton is looking to take a break and control but Lucan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucan trying to hold on to Dolton's head to control him but Dolton postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lucan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dolton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (5) vs (0) Lucan
Dolton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Lucan tries to improve position but can't.
Lucan struggling a bit here.#T4#
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dolton just content to control the position.
Dolton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Lucan stops Dolton from passing to mount.
Lucan tries to buck Dolton off but Dolton is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Lucan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dolton pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Dolton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dolton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lucan is looking to control Dolton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan is not content to let Dolton control the position.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Dolton has control of the leg.
Lucan is still trying to improve position.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dolton is working away from the top position though.
Dolton passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (8) vs (0) Lucan#T6#
Dolton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lucan tries to bench press Dolton off him but Dolton keeps the position.
Dolton trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Lucan trying to control but Dolton flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dolton (11) vs (0) Lucan
I would not like to be Lucan right now.
Lucan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dolton's guard. Nice work there by Lucan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (11) vs (2) Lucan
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Dolton keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Lucan is fighting to break Dolton's control of his arms but Dolton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Lucan wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Dolton controls Lucan momentarily but Lucan frees himself.
Lucan is pushing down on Dolton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dolton is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dolton wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dolton won't allow Lucan to pass to mount. #T9#
Dolton is controlling Lucan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dolton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton moves into full guard.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dolton can't keep his opponent in guard - Lucan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dolton wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (11) vs (5) Lucan#T10##SUB2#
Lucan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dolton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dolton prevents Lucan from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lucan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dolton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lucan's guard! Nice work there by Dolton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (13) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan trying to control the position.
Dolton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Dolton forces his way into half guard.
Lucan is looking to control Dolton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan manages to get to full guard.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Dolton controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dolton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Dolton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lucan has control of Dolton's left arm, preventing Dolton from doing any damage.
Dolton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T13##SUB2#
Lucan working for a triangle but Dolton defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dolton defends well.
Lucan working a defensive guard but Dolton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (16) vs (5) Lucan
Dolton working away.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dolton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dolton (16) vs (9) Lucan#T14#
Dolton has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dolton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Dolton defends the submission attempt.
Dolton is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
A victorious Scott Dolton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Edwin Lucan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Scott
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.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Lucan has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
Scott trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard. #T1#
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Lucan 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.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott stands and throws Lucan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (5) Scott
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Lucan trying to remain calm as Scott controls from the top position.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Scott controls the position.
Lucan tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Scott is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lucan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Scott working away.
Scott slows the pace down.
Lucan wants to control but Scott postures up.#T4#
Lucan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lucan wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott is pressing down on Lucan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucan is holding on for now.
Scott trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lucan's thigh. Lucan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lucan looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lucan's guard.
Lucan moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #T6#
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan controlling the position.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lucan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Lucan has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Lucan trying to control the position.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
Lucan looking to control but Scott passes into half guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan trying to control here.
#T8#
Lucan has his hands clasped together around Scott's back. He's all about the action.
Scott not doing much here.
It looks like Scott might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Scott is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Scott 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.
#T9#
Lucan won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Scott controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scott defends it easily.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #T10#
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott stands and throws Lucan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (8) Scott
Scott in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Let's hope that Scott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scott trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Lucan manages to get back to half guard.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard. #T12#
Scott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scott passes Lucan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucan wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Scott tries to pass to full mount but Lucan defends it.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Scott is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (11) Scott
Lucan stops Scott from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucan is looking to escape.
Lucan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from mount.
Lucan wants to control but Scott is having none of it.#T14#
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Lucan wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Scott wants to take Lucan's back but he can't do it this time.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Lucan gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 11 to 0.
Tyron Scott bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Edwin Lucan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 26
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lucan clinches up with Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucan stops a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
#TD2#
Lucan gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Lucan
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira is looking to control Lucan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nogueira avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lucan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.#T1#
Nogueira pulls Lucan in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira trying to control the position.
Lucan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
Nogueira tries to buck Lucan off but Lucan is having none of it.#SUB2#
Lucan is working to tighten his grip on Nogueira's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nogueira has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lucan is really squeezing tight and eventually Nogueira passes out! Lucan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Edwin Lucan!
During a confident post fight interview, Edwin Lucan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 25
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ozymandias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucan is fending him off so far but Ozymandias persists. Nope, Lucan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ozymandias shoots in but Lucan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Lucan rushes Ozymandias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ozymandias has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lucan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edwin Lucan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Ozymandias.#TD#
Lucan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ozymandias regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Lucan's head. It's preventing any offense from Lucan, at least for the moment.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lucan stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass. #SUB#
Lucan drops back looking for a leg! Ozymandias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ozymandias manages to kick Lucan off! Lucan jumps back into Ozymandias's guard.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Lucan preventing the sweep.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias seems keen to control Lucan's posture.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lucan has control of Ozymandias's left arm, preventing Ozymandias from doing any damage. #T2#
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias pushing down on Lucan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias postures up.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan controlling Ozymandias's posture. #SUB#
Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ozymandias defends it easily.
Lucan is pulling down on Ozymandias's head. It's preventing any offense from Ozymandias, at least for the moment.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4##SUB#
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Ozymandias pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ozymandias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan looking to control.
Lucan being controlled here, momentarily.
Lucan pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Lucan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucan trying to control the position here.
Lucan is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Ozymandias postures up. #T6#
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ozymandias forces his way into half guard.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Lucan trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance.
Lucan won't allow Ozymandias to pass to mount.
Ozymandias is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Lucan defends it.
Well, if Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias trying to advance position but Lucan counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Ozymandias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ozymandias preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Lucan trying to control the position.
Ozymandias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (5) Ozymandias
Lucan keeps Ozymandias under control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan wants to control but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
Ozymandias working away.
Lucan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ozymandias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ozymandias trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Ozymandias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lucan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ozymandias is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T9#
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Lucan tries to improve position but can't.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias staying calm.
Ozymandias wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Lucan is trying to escape the position but Ozymandias is controlling the position.
Lucan tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Ozymandias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lucan is looking to regain half guard here but Ozymandias keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Ozymandias controls the position from side control.
Lucan is trying to control Ozymandias's posture but Ozymandias avoids it.
Lucan sneaks back into half guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Lucan defends it.
Ozymandias is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Lucan wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Ozymandias is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Lucan is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ozymandias is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Lucan actively working from the bottom here.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Lucan trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Lucan won't allow Ozymandias to pass to mount.
Ozymandias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (8) Ozymandias
Lucan holds of for dear life.
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Lucan tries to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Lucan is working to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lucan tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Lucan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ozymandias wants to take Lucan's back but he can't do it this time.
Lucan wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Lucan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lucan wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Lucan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias is pressing down on Lucan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucan is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Cyrus Ozymandias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 20
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lucan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucan is looking for a takedown.
Lucan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hall after a bit of a struggle.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lucan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lucan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lucan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lucan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (4) vs (0) Hall#SUB#
Hall defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lucan's arms.
Hall trying to control the position but Lucan manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to hold on but Lucan pushes him away.
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Hall is looking to improve his position but Lucan isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SUB#
Lucan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hall shrugs it off. #SUB#
Lucan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hall is squirming around, avoiding Lucan's attempts to control the action.
Hall regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Lucan pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucan is one step ahead there.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall is pulling down on Lucan's head to control his posture.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall controlling Lucan's posture.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Hall wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall controlling Lucan's posture.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Hall wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Hall is pulling down on Lucan's head to control his posture.
Hall looking to control.
Hall pulls Lucan in to control the position.
Lucan trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall gets full guard.
Lucan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (2) Hall
Hall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Lucan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucan.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Lucan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan trying to control the position.
Hall is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hall has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Hall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (5) Hall
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Lucan is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hall trying to control the position but Lucan is working away. #T7#
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Lucan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall just content to control the position.
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Lucan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
Lucan trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucan controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Hall wants to pass to mount but Lucan is defending the position.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Hall not doing much here.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Lucan is defending the position.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Hall is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Lucan trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Hall is controlling the pace.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Lucan defends it.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Lucan is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (4) vs (8) Hall
Lucan wants to control but Hall postures up.
Lucan is trying to get back to half guard.
Lucan being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
Lucan tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall taking a breather here.
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall slows the pace down.
Lucan tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 4.
Scott Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 18
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lucan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Lucan in a clinch.
#TD#
Lucan has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Lucan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lucan has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucan has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Lucan 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.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.#T1#
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (2) Barnes
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (4) Barnes#T2#
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Lucan looking to control.
Lucan wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Barnes prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lucan defends it well.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T3#
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lucan looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving. #SUB#
Lucan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan looking to control but Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Lucan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Lucan looking to control.
Lucan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Lucan wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lucan is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucan is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnes won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Lucan has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Barnes is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Lucan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9#
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lucan is controlling Barnes's posture.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (8) vs (4) Barnes#SUB#
Lucan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes prevents Lucan from moving into mount. #T11##SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lucan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (11) vs (4) Barnes#SUB#
Lucan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (11) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T12#
Lucan controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (13) vs (6) Barnes
Barnes wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Lucan trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes 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.
Lucan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14#
Lucan forces his way into half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (16) vs (6) Barnes
Lucan trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucan takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Edwin Lucan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 15
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lucan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Dee clinches. #TD2#
Dee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lucan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (0) vs (4) Dee
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lucan tries to escape the position.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan trying to control the position but Dee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lucan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lucan trying to control the position but Dee manages to sink in the hooks. #T1#
Dee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lucan.
Lucan holding both Dee 's hands and preventing any damage.
Lucan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lucan regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan wants to control but Dee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Dee is controlling well.
#T2#
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan is controlling Dee's trapped leg to prevent Dee from advancing to side control.
Lucan gets back to full guard.
Lucan 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.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Dee is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Lucan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dee defends it easily.#T3#
Lucan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is looking to control Dee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan is concentrating on defense, preventing Dee from advancing position.
Lucan trying to hold on to Dee's head to control him but Dee postures up.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lucan is doing well to control the position and prevent Dee from advancing to side control.
Well, if Dee 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.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Lucan wants to control but Dee is keeping busy.
#T5#
Dee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lucan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (4) vs (4) Dee#SUB#
Lucan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dee for a finish. #SUB#
Dee fending off the submission attempt from Lucan. #SUB#
Lucan tightening his grip on Dee, looking for the choke. #T6##SUB#
Lucan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Lucan looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a rear naked choke here but Dee reverses the position brilliantly into Lucan's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (6) Dee
Dee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Lucan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Lucan looking to control.
Dee trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan is pulling down on Dee's head. It's preventing any offense from Dee, at least for the moment.
Lucan looking to control.
Lucan is pulling down on Dee's head. It's preventing any offense from Dee, at least for the moment.#T8#
Lucan is trying to control the position but Dee postures up.
Dee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucan looking to control.
Dee tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan controls Dee momentarily but Dee frees himself. #T9#
Lucan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (6) Dee
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee is retaining full guard.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lucan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dee! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (6) vs (10) Dee
Lucan wants to control but Dee postures up.#T10#
Lucan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lucan keeping his opponent close.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucan tries to buck Dee off but Dee is having none of it.
Lucan stops Dee from passing to mount.
Lucan wants to control but Dee postures up.#T11#
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
Lucan wants to control but Dee postures up.
Lucan gets back to half guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard but Dee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (13) Dee
Lucan tries to bench press Dee off him but Dee keeps the position.
Dee controlling the position.
Dee gets to mount! Lucan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (6) vs (15) Dee#T12#
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Dee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lucan tries to hold on but Dee pushes him away.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Dee maintains control.
Lucan tries to control Dee's body but Dee pushes him off. Lucan squirms to his side and now Dee has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (6) vs (18) Dee
Lucan trying to control the action but Dee just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Lucan is really stuck here.
Dee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dee is hanging on to Lucan's back as he tries to escape.
Dee not allowing Lucan to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee keeps control of the position as Lucan tries to break free.
#T14#
Dee biding his time, controlling Lucan.
Lucan is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lucan wants to control his opponent's hands but Dee gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan can't escape the position.
Lucan trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dee wins on points by 18 to 6.
An out of breath Klay Dee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 11
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Veigar Kujawski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lucan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lucan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kujawski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Lucan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kujawski (0) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan wants to take a breather but Kujawski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan prevents Kujawski from improving his position.#SUB#
Kujawski actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (0) vs (5) Lucan
Kujawski wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kujawski tries to reverse the position but Lucan maintains control.#SUB2#
Kujawski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lucan.
Kujawski tries to hold on but Lucan pushes him away.
Lucan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1##SUB2#
Lucan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kujawski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (2) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Kujawski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan 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.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kujawski controls the pace.
Kujawski looking to pass the guard.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kujawski is aware though and is defending well.
Kujawski looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Lucan is controlling Kujawski's posture.
Lucan is trying to keep Kujawski in close.
#SUB2#
Lucan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucan is pulling down on Kujawski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kujawski, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Lucan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Kujawski is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kujawski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (2) vs (7) Lucan
Lucan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kujawski's guard. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kujawski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Kujawski won't allow Lucan to pass to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Kujawski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Lucan is still trying to improve position.
Kujawski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kujawski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.
Lucan trying to control from Kujawski's half guard. Kujawski has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Lucan has gone for a leg lock! Kujawski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (4) vs (7) Lucan
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan controlling the position.#SUB2#
Lucan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5#
Lucan controls Kujawski momentarily but Kujawski frees himself.
Lucan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (4) vs (9) Lucan#SUB#
Kujawski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Kujawski is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kujawski actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kujawski keeps working.
Kujawski is trying to control but can't.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kujawski keeps working.
Lucan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (4) vs (12) Lucan
Kujawski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan wants to control the pace but Kujawski is squirming around nicely.
Kujawski tries to lock up and control but Lucan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Kujawski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kujawski is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lucan working for a submission but Kujawski is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Lucan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kujawski turns into him and now he's in Lucan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (6) vs (12) Lucan
Kujawski being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Lucan has his foot on Kujawski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kujawski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan seems keen to control Kujawski's posture.
Kujawski wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Kujawski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan is pulling down on Kujawski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kujawski, at least for the moment.
Lucan is trying to keep Kujawski in close.
#T9#
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Kujawski advances to half guard.
Lucan tries to roll over but Kujawski keeps him under control.
Lucan keeps trying to improve his position.
Lucan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kujawski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (9) vs (12) Lucan#T10#
Lucan is working to get back to half guard.
Kujawski wants to control the pace but Lucan is squirming around nicely.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Kujawski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucan is looking to escape.
Lucan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lucan trying to hold on to Kujawski's head to control him but Kujawski postures up.
#T11##SUB#
Kujawski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Kujawski wants to work for an arm triangle but Lucan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kujawski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lucan is looking to control Kujawski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?#T12#
Kujawski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kujawski pulls his head out easily.
Lucan gets full guard.
Kujawski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan pulls Kujawski in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lucan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kujawski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kujawski controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kujawski is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Kujawski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lucan is not content to let Kujawski control the position.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kujawski trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan looking to control.
#T14#
Kujawski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (12) vs (12) Lucan
Lucan is trying to control Kujawski's posture but Kujawski avoids it.
Lucan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kujawski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kujawski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lucan, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kujawski tries for a kimura but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lucan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lucan wins on points by 13 to 12.
Edwin Lucan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan dives in for a single leg takedown but Laitila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laitila is looking to counter the offense by Lucan and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Lucan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laitila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucan.
Jari Laitila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Lucan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laitila after a bit of a struggle.
Lucan goes for a takedown attempt but Laitila pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Laitila gets tackled into the cage by Lucan. Lucan maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Laitila gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Lucan
Laitila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Lucan 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.
Laitila is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Lucan is trying to keep Laitila in close.
#SUB2#
Lucan working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Lucan looking to control.
#T2#
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.
Laitila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Lucan
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Lucan slips nicely into half guard.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan controlling the pace.
Laitila trying to hold on to Lucan's head to control him but Lucan postures up.
#SUB2#
Lucan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but Laitila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan is trying to control. Laitila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lucan wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laitila is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Laitila is not content to let Lucan control the position.#SUB2#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lucan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laitila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucan has Laitila in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (2) Lucan
Laitila trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan has Laitila pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a triangle here but Laitila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (7) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Lucan wants to control but Laitila postures up.
Laitila trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Lucan prevents Laitila from moving into mount.
Lucan tries to buck Laitila off but Laitila is having none of it.#T7#
Lucan wants to control but Laitila postures up.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Lucan keeps Laitila under control for a moment.#SUB#
Laitila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laitila tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lucan's legs.
Lucan keeps Laitila under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Lucan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laitila's best efforts.
Lucan is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laitila trying to control the pace. #T9#
Lucan is not content to let Laitila control the position.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan is trying to control but Laitila manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (10) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away.
Lucan is controlling an arm, preventing Laitila from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lucan is working to get back to half guard.
Lucan tries to hold on but Laitila postures up.#SUB#
Laitila is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lucan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T10#
Laitila avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.
Lucan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Laitila sits in half guard.
Laitila is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well. #SUB#
Lucan is defending against the submission attempts here by Laitila.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lucan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laitila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Laitila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Edwin Lucan was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 8
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lucan closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Lucan wants the takedown. Nogueira is fighting it off but Lucan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nogueira's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lucan won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here. #SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucan trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lucan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Lucan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lucan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lucan looking to control but instead Nogueira has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira won't allow Lucan to pass to mount.
Nogueira is trying to maintain the position but Lucan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nogueira sees it coming and defends easily.
Nogueira regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lucan drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Lucan off! Lucan jumps back into Nogueira's guard. #SUB#
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucan is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira forces his way into half guard.
Lucan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nogueira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (5) vs (5) Lucan#SUB#
Nogueira tries for a kimura but Lucan is defending well.
Nogueira wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Nogueira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lucan's legs.
Nogueira working away.
Lucan tries to bench press Nogueira off him but Nogueira keeps the position. #T3#
Lucan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Nogueira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Nogueira swings around for an armbar but Lucan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nogueira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (5) vs (7) Lucan#SUB#
Nogueira has an active guard here but Lucan has managed to pass into half guard.
Lucan is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Lucan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lucan slips nicely into half guard.
Lucan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nogueira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lucan keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lucan wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nogueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nogueira (9) vs (7) Lucan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira trying to control.#SUB#
Nogueira looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Lucan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nogueira. #T5#
Lucan tries to roll but Nogueira sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Nogueira doesn't have the hooks in and Lucan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (9) vs (9) Lucan
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lucan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lucan has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Lucan stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.#SUB#
Lucan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nogueira to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lucan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nogueira pulls down on the head and he's put Lucan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Nogueira!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Nogueira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 5
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Scott drives through with a takedown into Lucan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Scott
Lucan wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lucan controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg. #T1#
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Lucan is trying to control but can't.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Scott stalling. #T2#
Lucan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Lucan pulls Scott in close to his closed guard and prevents Scott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lucan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Lucan 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 Lucan holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB#
Lucan is looking for a triangle here but Scott uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (5) Scott#SUB2#
Scott is working to tighten his grip on Lucan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lucan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Scott is really squeezing tight and eventually Lucan passes out! Scott breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyron Scott!
A very excited looking Tyron Scott 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.
In defeat, Edwin Lucan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 4
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Hall
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucan is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (5) Hall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Hall controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Lucan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucan trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Lucan gets full guard.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
Lucan is looking to sweep but instead, Hall has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Lucan wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall controlling the action here.
Lucan wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard but Hall has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (8) Hall
Lucan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lucan wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Hall content just to control the position here. #T3#
Lucan wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (0) vs (11) Hall
Lucan wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Lucan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lucan tries to escape the position.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Lucan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lucan is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (14) Hall
Hall controlling from mount.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but Lucan doesn't allow it.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Hall looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucan tries to hold on but Hall postures up.#T5#
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall fails to advance to Lucan's back.
Lucan wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Hall trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall not doing much here.
Lucan won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Hall wants to advance to full mount but Lucan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T7#
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Lucan looking to control.
#SUB#
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lucan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hall has his hands clasped together but Lucan extends and breaks Hall's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lucan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Klos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucan tries to clinch there but Klos circles away.
Jab from Klos.
Lucan moves to clinch but Klos breaks away
and Klos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucan cracks Klos with a good jab.
Klos cracks Lucan with a good jab.
Lucan throws a leg kick but Klos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Klos cracks Lucan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lucan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
The crowd cheers as Lucan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klos doesn't seem phased though.
Lucan looks to land a left hand but Klos moved out of range nicely.
Klos throws a hook but Lucan blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos lands a nice shot that snaps Lucan's head back.
Klos throws the left hand but Lucan avoids the punch easily.
Lucan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
Decent striking displayed by Lucan there.
Lucan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucan throws a right and a left that Klos avoids nicely.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klos stalks Lucan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lucan's face. Lucan staggers backwards, shaken.
Klos circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucan.
Lucan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Klos works the jab nicely.
Lucan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Klos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klos has time to react.
Klos scores with a nice strike.
Lucan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucan loads up on a big right hand but Klos slips the punch.
Lucan moves in looking to clinch but Klos pushes him off.
Lucan throws a right and a left that Klos avoids nicely.
Klos jabs Lucan right on the nose. Lucan blinks but takes it well.
Klos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucan momentarily.
Klos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lucan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klos looks to land a right hand but Lucan moved out of range.
Lucan misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab.
Lucan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
#T2#
Lucan walks into a jab.
Lucan lands a lovely overhand right.
Lucan doesn't manage to clinch there - Klos circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Lucan. No joy for Klos on that attempt.
Lucan wants to clinch.
Lucan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Klos.
Lucan throws a poor cross that misses
and Klos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Klos gets caught flat footed, as Lucan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lucan throws a strike but Klos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Klos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klos is one step ahead there.
Lucan controls Klos momentarily but Klos frees himself. #T3#
Klos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Lucan working for a triangle but Klos defends it easily.
Klos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucan controlling the position.
Klos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Klos postures up. #T4#
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.
Klos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Klos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lucan's head.
Klos trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Klos landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lucan advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klos is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lucan goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Klos does a handstand and catches Lucan in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Klos on top - Lucan is already out from the submission! Klos gives Lucan's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Cal Klos!
After winning the bout, Cal Klos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
CFC 487: Tiotio v Neves
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Proudhon leaves Lucan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Proudhon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Lucan misses
and Proudhon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudhon scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Lucan closes the distance and pushes Proudhon back into the cage.
Proudhon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Proudhon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Proudhon manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Lucan.
Proudhon lands a body shot.
Proudhon lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Proudhon - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
Proudhon throws a hook but Lucan blocks it.
Lucan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lucan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Proudhon counters with a nice body shot.
Lucan is breathing heavily.
Proudhon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Proudhon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Proudhon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lucan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lucan leaves his chin hanging out and Proudhon seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lucan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
Our winner, Pierre Joseph Proudhon, 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.
In defeat, Edwin Lucan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
CFC 481: Trounvouche/Bardia F.
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Lucan clinches with his opponent.
Lucan throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid. #BC#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan tries to clinch up.
Lucan is looking to clinch.
Reid walks into a straight right hand from Lucan.#CUT#It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Lucan. Those never looked like landing.
Reid shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lucan eats them both and turns towards Reid to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
Reid defending well as Lucan loads up on a big left hand.
Reid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucan moves out of range as Reid strikes.
The crowd cheers as Lucan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reid doesn't seem phased though.
Lucan misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan lands with a right hand.
Lucan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucan at a distance.
Lucan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Lucan. Those never looked like landing.
Reid throws out a counter right but Lucan avoids it with no problem.
Lucan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reid counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL#
Lucan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reid, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucan is pressed up against the cage. Reid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lucan down to the mat. Lucan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lucan throws a right hand that misses
and Reid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reid misses with a looping left.
Lucan goes for a double leg but Reid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reid continues to drive forward.
Lucan misses with the head strike.
Lucan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reid tries to pull guard but Lucan holds him up against the cage and eventually Reid drops back down to his feet.
Edwin Lucan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaheim Reid.
Reid is trying to pull guard but Lucan has him pressed against the cage.
Lucan has had enough of the clinch but Reid keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Reid breaks from the clinch.
Lucan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucan moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucan tries to clinch but Reid moves out of range.
Lucan tries for a takedown but Reid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Lucan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lucan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucan misses with a kick to the body
and Reid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Lucan.
Lucan misses with a kick to the body.
Reid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reid misses with a body kick.
Lucan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reid 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.
Lucan tries to bum rush Reid with a series of wild strikes but Reid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Lucan with that takedown attempt.
Lucan is breathing heavily.
Reid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
Lucan has managed to clinch.
Reid wants to take the fight to the mat but Lucan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Reid jumps guard and drags Lucan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Reid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucan cracks Reid with a solid left hand.
Lucan is looking to work some ground and pound but Reid has wrist control.
Lucan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lucan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucan is looking to work some ground and pound but Reid has wrist control.
Reid working a defensive guard here.
Lucan pushing down on Reid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Reid is having none of it.
Lucan 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.
Reid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reid is controlling Lucan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucan wants to control but Reid is keeping him busy.
Lucan is looking to stall here but Reid recovers full guard.
Lucan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Reid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucan.
Reid wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan looking to sit in guard and control but Reid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaheim Reid will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reid lands the left hand.#TD#
Lucan 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.
Lucan slips nicely into half guard.
Reid wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reid is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Lucan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Reid as he works his way to full guard.
Lucan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucan is aware though and is defending well.
Lucan trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom.
Reid trying to control the position.
#T1#
Lucan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucan scoring with some ground and pound.
Lucan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lucan stopping the sweep attempt from Reid.
Lucan pushes down on Reid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lucan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lucan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edwin Lucan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucan lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Reid is defending well.
#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Lucan is trying to control. Reid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reid pushes Lucan off looking to stand but Lucan dives back in and keeps control.
Lucan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reid defending well though.
Reid is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Lucan escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Lucan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Reid breaks the clinch.
Reid lands a head shot.
Reid throws a low kick but Lucan avoids it.
Reid stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucan. Lucan gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Reid leaves Lucan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucan misses the target.
Lucan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucan moves forwards but Reid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lucan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reid finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucan's head.
Lucan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid throws a leg kick but Lucan checks it.
Reid connects with a jab.#ROC2#Lucan is rocked!
Reid cracks Lucan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lucan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Reid pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lucan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaheim Reid!
Edwin Lucan was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
CFC 473: Cobb vs Neuer
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Lucan closes the distance and pushes Bizihwaeile back into the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Lucan gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile maintains the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lucan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bizihwaeile has double underhooks.
Bizihwaeile stalling.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucan controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile stalling against the cage.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Lucan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bizihwaeile's face.
#BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Bizihwaeile works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Lucan misses. #CL2#
Bizihwaeile has Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucan controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucan controls his hands.
Lucan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bizihwaeile - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bizihwaeile prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Lucan breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Lucan is trying to drag Bizihwaeile to the mat but Bizihwaeile just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile has Lucan pressed against the cage, preventing Lucan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile presses Lucan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile is struggling to control the position.
Bizihwaeile effectively controlling the action here.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
A bit of stalling here from Bizihwaeile.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Lucan is trying to break free.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Lucan blocks it.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucan blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucan avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucan is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lucan misses with a hook
and Bizihwaeile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
Lucan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Lucan tries to break free but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.
#BC#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucan throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile forces Lucan back against the cage and clinches.
Lucan is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lucan is trying to break free.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Lucan is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lucan is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Lucan is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile is controlling him.
Bizihwaeile gets through Lucan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lucan.
Bizihwaeile is struggling to control the position.
Lucan misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bizihwaeile lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Lucan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lucan being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Lucan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lucan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile cracks Lucan with a nice body shot.
Lucan has had enough of the clinch but Bizihwaeile keeps him there for the moment.
Lucan scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile is pushing Lucan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lucan is trying to push Bizihwaeile away but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Lucan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lucan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Lucan looking to throw knees to the head but Bizihwaeile is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucan backwards.
Lucan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Lucan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lucan is keeping busy.
Bizihwaeile pushes Lucan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucan controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Lucan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bizihwaeile is trying to keep an underhook but Lucan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Bizihwaeile is having none of it.
Bizihwaeile pushes Lucan off looking to stand but Lucan dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Lucan seems to be looking for submissions.
Lucan is nestled in close to Bizihwaeile, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lucan stops Bizihwaeile from getting back to his feet.
Bizihwaeile has hold of Lucan's hands but Lucan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand up here but Lucan is controlling him well.
Lucan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lucan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Bizihwaeile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Bizihwaeile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Bizihwaeile looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lucan lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucan stops Bizihwaeile from getting back to his feet.
Lucan working over Bizihwaeile with some ground and pound. Bizihwaeile looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bizihwaeile is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucan scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lucan working the head and body with strikes.
Lucan working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
Bizihwaeile has hold of Lucan's hands but Lucan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bizihwaeile pushes Lucan off looking to stand but Lucan dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Lucan is keen to just control but Bizihwaeile is a slippery customer.
Lucan 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.
Bizihwaeile taking some punishment here, with Lucan in his half guard.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand back up but Lucan is controlling him
Bizihwaeile is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lucan working the head and body with strikes.
Lucan prevents Bizihwaeile from standing back up.
Lucan lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Bizihwaeile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand back up but Lucan is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lucan lands a nice short elbow.
Lucan drops an elbow to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Lucan. #T4#
Bizihwaeile looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Lucan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bizihwaeile is just riding it out for now. Lucan eventually gives up the hold.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand back up but Lucan is controlling him
Lucan is trying to control. Bizihwaeile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bizihwaeile tries to kick Lucan off but Lucan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lucan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand up here but Lucan is controlling him well.
Lucan trying to control the action but Bizihwaeile is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Lucan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Lucan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lucan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bizihwaeile avoids the head kick by Lucan.
Bizihwaeile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bizihwaeile takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Lucan blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile keeps control of Lucan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Lucan is trying to force a seperation but Bizihwaeile has the dominant position.#T1#
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucan backwards.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Lucan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucan backwards.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile. #BC#
Lucan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucan throws a jab when Bizihwaeile was well out of range.
Lucan misses with a straight right.
Lucan shoots in for a takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Bizihwaeile gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucan.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile has Lucan pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile is controlling him.
Lucan prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Lucan's ribcage. Lucan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Come on Bizihwaeile - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Lucan avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage. #BC#
Lucan breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Bizihwaeile darts in and clinches Lucan up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Lucan blocks it.
Lucan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lucan tries to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile is controlling the position.
Lucan is trying to force a seperation but Bizihwaeile has the dominant position.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
Lucan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Lucan avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile leaning against his opponent.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Lucan controls the action.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucan controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Lucan avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bizihwaeile has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
After winning the bout, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Edwin Lucan was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
CFC 462: Beach vs Mirage
Date: Feb 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Lucan misses with a few strikes there.
Lucan misses with a two punch combination.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucan. #KD2#
Lucan throws a left that rocks Tarlac and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lucan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tarlac regain composure!
#CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Tarlac has been cut.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucan scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#Tarlac is rocked!#SUB2#
Lucan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Lucan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarlac, who protects the arm well.
Tarlac takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Tarlac is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The strikes coming from Lucan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tarlac seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarlac dodges the ground and pound from Lucan.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Lucan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tarlac has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucan but great work by Tarlac.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Tarlac working away.
Tarlac controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucan is not content to let Tarlac control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarlac off and has taken his back!
Lucan wants to control but Tarlac is keeping busy.#T2#
Tarlac covering up well under a series of strikes from Lucan. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tarlac has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Tarlac could be in trouble here!
Tarlac avoids the strikes from Lucan.
Tarlac tries to escape the position.
Lucan lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lucan.
#SUB2#
Tarlac showing good submission defense here.
Lucan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#ROC2#Tarlac is rocked!#T3#
Lucan drops a big shot to the side of Tarlac's head! Oh, Tarlac is out! He's out cold! Lucan jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edwin Lucan!
An out of breath Edwin Lucan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '. |
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Event:
CFC 457: Reed v Sturmovik
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Lucan swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Boss counter with a right hand.
Lucan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boss.#CL2#
Lucan moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Lucan misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucan misses with a series of wild punches.
Boss lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boss throws a head kick but Lucan moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lucan. That snapped Boss's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Lucan scores with a hook to the body. Boss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lucan swinging wildly here.
Boss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucan works over Boss's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Lucan. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Boss misses its target.
Lucan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucan ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Lucan throws a nice looking combination but Boss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lucan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boss lands with a straight right. Lucan didn't see that one coming.
Boss lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Lucan.
Lucan throws a lazy uppercut
and Boss counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Lucan is rocked!
Boss lands a right hook to the body.
Boss closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lucan! Boss dives in looking to finish! Lucan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagel Boss!
Bagel Boss really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
CFC 450: Nao v IsMore
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Lucan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Lucan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lucan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lucan misses with the combination.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy is looking for the big counter here.
Lucan stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucan tries to counter by clinching up but Murphy breaks away and moves out of range.
Lucan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucan blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Lucan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a body punch but Lucan moves out of range.
A lazy left from Lucan finds it's target.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Lucan is out of range.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Lucan drops Murphy with a right and a left! Lucan comes rushing in but Murphy regains his composure and manages to keep Lucan in guard.
Murphy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Lucan with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucan defends it easily.
Lucan won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucan cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Shane Murphy's cut even more.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Lucan is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Lucan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Lucan.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#The cut above Shane Murphy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Lucan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Lucan closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Lucan breaks from the clinch.
Lucan throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy tries a low kick but Lucan avoids it.
Lucan misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Lucan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Lucan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lucan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lucan chips away with some ground and pound.
Lucan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lucan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lucan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucan.
Lucan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lucan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucan.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucan postures up.
Lucan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucan throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lucan's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVB##T4#
Lucan lands a good elbow from the bottom.#SU2#
Murphy stands and steps away. Lucan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Lucan clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucan.
Murphy feints and then cracks Lucan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucan down.
Lucan blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucan under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#Shane Murphy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Murphy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 442: El Toro Jr v Adrianov
Date: Dec 01, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Bounty drops Lucan with a beautiful combination! Lucan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bounty is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.#CL2#
Lucan drives through and clinches with Bounty against the cage.
#BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch.
Bounty stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Lucan rushes Bounty and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bounty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bounty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Jamie Bounty has been cut.#CL#
Bounty takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Bounty.#CL#
Bounty gets a clinch.
Lucan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bounty is defending well.#BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan misses with a few strikes there.
Lucan misses with a wild combination.
Bounty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucan throws a right hand that Bounty ducks under and follows up with a left that Bounty also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Lucan moves into the clinch.
Lucan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bounty swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lucan as Bounty tries to tie him up.
Bounty stops a takedown attempt from Lucan.
Jamie Bounty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Lucan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lucan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bounty takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch.
Lucan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Bounty clinches up with Lucan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bounty manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bounty moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bounty.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucan.
Bounty stalling in the clinch but Lucan improves position.
Lucan gets underhooks to prevent Bounty's takedown attempt.
A short left from Bounty. #BC2#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lucan gets a clinch. #BC#
Bounty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Lucan clinches up with Bounty and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bounty breaks from the clinch.
Bounty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucan throws a series of punches but Bounty avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Bounty forces Lucan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bounty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan shoots in for a takedown but Bounty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucan tries for a takedown but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bounty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good shot there by Lucan.#CL#
Bounty moves into the clinch.
Lucan tries to circle away but Bounty has him pinned against the cage.
Lucan being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bounty pushes Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bounty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bounty misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Bounty breaks from the clinch.
Lucan misses with a double jab.
Bounty misses with a kick to the body.
Lucan throws a nice looking combination but Bounty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Bounty.
Bounty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Bounty.
Bounty is pawing at Lucan, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Lucan's nose. Lucan is badly hurt! Bounty pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Lucan tries desperately to hold on but Bounty is relentless in his assault! As Lucan receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Bounty away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Bounty!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jamie Bounty waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
CFC 436: Neuer vs Bundy
Date: Oct 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan walks into a jab.
Lucan avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Lucan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Lucan's defenses. #CL2#
Gracie forces Lucan back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lucan can't break the clinch.
Lucan has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Lucan working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Gracie. #BC#
Lucan manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Lucan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lucan working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Lucan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie 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.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie controls Lucan momentarily but Lucan frees himself.
Lucan throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Lucan has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucan's guard.#REVB#
Lucan wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Lucan is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lucan trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Lucan moves into full guard.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Gracie won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Lucan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES#
Lucan has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucan needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie throws a head kick but Lucan moves out of range.
Lucan lands a body shot.
#CL#
Lucan darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Lucan working hard to break the clinch.
Lucan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucan is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Lucan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lucan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucan's head.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Lucan swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie drops Lucan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lucan! Gracie dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Gracie!
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 67: Corduroy
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Lucan throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Lucan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucan.
Lucan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucan.
Lucan misses with a hook to the body
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Reed.
Lucan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucan throws a big shot that misses.
Lucan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucan under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Lucan rushes Reed and presses him up against the cage.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short uppercut from Reed.
Reed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reed.
Lucan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucan takes a shot to the head.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed lands with a light punch inside.
Lucan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Reed is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucan.
Reed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucan backwards.
Lucan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reed pushes Lucan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Lucan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reed's elbow.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucan.
Lucan misses with some punches.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucan has had enough of the clinch but Reed keeps him there for the moment.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lucan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed seems keen to control Lucan's posture.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lucan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reed is pulling down on Lucan's head to control his posture.
Lucan chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reed continues to stall.
Reed keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lucan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reed controlling the position.
Lucan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reed's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lucan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucan is working Reed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lucan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucan throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucan throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucan postures up in Reed's guard and throws a big left but Reed blocks it.
Lucan working some strikes from top position.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lucan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Lucan is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reed looking to control.
Lucan chips away with some ground and pound.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reed pulls Lucan in close to prevent any damage.
Lucan forces his way into half guard.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lucan trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
Reed pulls Lucan in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Reed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lucan throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Lucan moves his leg out of the way.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Lucan moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Lucan.
Reed is looking to slow Lucan down with leg kicks.
A big left from Lucan misses.
Edwin Lucan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edwin Lucan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucan fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed thuds his shin into the meat of Lucan's side.
Lucan misses with the combination.
Lucan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reed thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Lucan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucan misses with an uppercut
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucan throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Lucan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reed is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lucan misses the jab.
Lucan misses with the combination.
Lucan is breathing heavily.
Lucan misses with a body shot
and Reed counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Lucan. Those never looked like landing.
Reed feints and then cracks Lucan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucan down.
Lucan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan looks to land a combination. Reed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed lands a nice hook to Lucan's body. Lucan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Reed connects with a jab.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lucan misses with a shot to the body
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Lucan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucan.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed is looking to slow Lucan down with leg kicks.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lucan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reed back to the cage. Lucan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lucan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lucan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Lucan moves into the clinch successfully.
Lucan blocking some punches.
Reed lands a shoulder strike.
Lucan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Reed tries to work over Lucan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Reed has Lucan pressed against the cage, preventing Lucan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lucan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reed is keeping busy.
Reed lands a shot to the body.
Lucan is looking to break free of the clinch but Reed has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Nice body punch from Reed - that landed with a thud.
Reed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reed lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan takes one to the chin there.
Lucan 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.
Lucan misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Reed was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucan.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Lucan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Lucan looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Lucan is rocked!#T4#
A solid body kick from Reed.
Lucan is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed feints a jab and as Lucan dips his head, Reed unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Lucan right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Lucan falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Reed smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Reed!
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 59: Negative Creep
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Lucan tries to clinch but Sturmovik is having none of it.
Sturmovik loads up on a big right hand but Lucan slips the punch.
Lucan slips under a jab from Sturmovik.
Lucan throws a right hand that Sturmovik ducks under and follows up with a left that Sturmovik also avoids with ease.
Sturmovik throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Lucan.
Sturmovik throws a hook but Lucan avoids it easily.
Sturmovik fails to land with a series of punches.
Sturmovik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
Sturmovik misses with a kick to the body.
Sturmovik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sturmovik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucan.
Sturmovik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lucan doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lucan staying out of range there.
Sturmovik circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lucan to the canvas! Lucan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sturmovik keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
Kirov Sturmovik really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 51: Soundgarden
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Lucan.
Nice straight punches there by Lucan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucan.
Lucan digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucan misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lucan has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Lucan manages to break the clinch.
Lucan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks. #CL#
Lucan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lucan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Lucan has managed to clinch.
#T1##BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch.
Lucan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Crunch! Knox slams his shin into Lucan's torso.
Lucan takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
Lucan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Lucan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lucan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucan lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucan is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucan throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucan with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucan misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Lucan is breathing heavily.#T2#
No joy there for Lucan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucan missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Lucan.
#KD2#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Lucan tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Lucan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lucan is rocked!
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Lucan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucan misses with a double jab.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Lucan avoids it with no problem.
Lucan throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with an outside leg kick.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Lucan drops his hands momentarily and Knox needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Lucan just on the top of the head. Lucan drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Lucan - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Edwin Lucan was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 47: River of Deceit
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Lucan clinches with his opponent.
Lucan lands with a light punch inside.
Lucan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lucan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucan backwards.
Ape can't find room to land a body shot as Lucan controls the action.
Ape lands a left hand.
Lucan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucan gets through Ape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lucan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lucan moves to clinch but Ape breaks away
and Ape counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Lucan does no damage.
Lucan swings widly with a right hand
and Ape counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucan's knee momentarily.
Lucan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lucan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ape blocks a jab.
Lucan tries to close the distance and clinch but Ape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Lucan loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucan throws a body punch but Ape moves out of range.
Ape dodges the punch combination from Lucan.
Lucan tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucan misses with a wild combination.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucan tries to clinch up.
Ape throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucan throws out the jab.
Ape getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lucan is able to avoid easily.
Ape sets himself, and Lucan steps forward looking for the clinch! Ape avoids it this time.#T2#
Lucan throws a head kick that misses
and Ape counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucan's knee momentarily.
Lucan avoids the head kick by Ape.
Lucan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lucan misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lucan looks winded!
Lucan misses with a looping right.
Ape throws a counter high kick but Lucan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ape lands a big head kick that sends Lucan to the canvas! Ape follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
A less than humble Grey Ape misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
KOM LHW & WW Final
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Lucan fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Lucan does no damage. #TD2#
Lucan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Lucan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Miller is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lucan yanks on the arm and Miller is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lucan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Lucan!
A victorious Edwin Lucan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
LOM WW & MW Quarter Finals
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Lucan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lucan shoots in looking for a takedown but Orndorf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucan swinging wildly here.
Lucan is looking to clinch but Orndorf is avoiding it.
Lucan is looking to clinch but Orndorf is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Lucan clinches up with Orndorf and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucan working aggressively here.
#BC#
Orndorf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Orndorf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orndorf misses with an uppercut.
Lucan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orndorf.
Orndorf lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Lucan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orndorf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orndorf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucan lands with a light punch inside.
Orndorf gets through Lucan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Orndorf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Lucan and sends Orndorf crashing to the mat! Lucan follows him down to the mat - Orndorf regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Lucan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Orndorf is rocked!
Lucan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nice strikes from Lucan there.
Oh Orndorf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Daniel Orndorf's cut is getting worse.#SUB#
Orndorf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Orndorf is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at New York Public Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Orndorf wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but Orndorf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orndorf seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Orndorf defends the submission attempt.#SU2#
Lucan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Orndorf to get to his feet.
Orndorf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucan misses with a two punch combination.
Orndorf thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lucan tries to clinch up but Orndorf circles away and keeps his distance.
Orndorf misses with a straight right.
Lucan tries to counter with a clinch but Orndorf shakes him off and moves away.
Orndorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucan manages to avoid it.
Lucan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orndorf counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orndorf misses with an uppercut.
Lucan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lucan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucan moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#Daniel Orndorf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lucan is looking to clinch. #T2#
Orndorf throws an overhand right that lands on Lucan's shoulder, as Lucan tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan lands with an uppercut that bounces Orndorf off the cage and back into range.
Orndorf misses with a looping right.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lucan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orndorf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orndorf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Lucan closes the distance and pushes Orndorf back into the cage.#BC2#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orndorf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orndorf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucan.
Lucan tries to clinch but Orndorf is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Orndorf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniel Orndorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucan looks to land a combination but Orndorf avoids it well.
Orndorf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orndorf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orndorf misses with an uppercut.
Lucan tries to clinch but Orndorf moves out of range.
Lucan throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Orndorf misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucan. Orndorf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orndorf misses with a looping left.
Lucan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orndorf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lucan misses with a wild combination.
#T3##TD2#
Lucan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Orndorf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lucan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orndorf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lucan has managed to get both his arms back between Orndorf's legs - danger averted.
Lucan passes Orndorf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lucan is looking to take a break and control but Orndorf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Orndorf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orndorf misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lucan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lucan slips a nice elbow through Orndorf's hands, connecting with Orndorf's forehead.
Lucan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucan prevents Orndorf from improving his position.#T4#
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but Orndorf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orndorf punching from the bottom.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but Orndorf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lucan working Orndorf over with strikes.
Orndorf wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.
#SUB#
Orndorf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#Jeez, Daniel Orndorf's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Orndorf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edwin Lucan!
A very excited looking Edwin Lucan 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.
Daniel Orndorf spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. I will reclaim what's mine.'. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 9(HW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Lucan moves into the clinch successfully.
Karpo scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Karpo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lucan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karpo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Karpo.
Karpo lands with a light punch inside.
Lucan is trying to drag Karpo to the mat but Karpo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karpo.
Lucan tries to circle away but Karpo has him pinned against the cage.
Lucan can't get the takedown.
Lucan swings wildly with an uppercut but Karpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucan wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karpo.
Lucan is trying to force a seperation but Karpo has the dominant position.
Lucan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karpo has him pressed against the cage.
Karpo pushes Lucan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Lucan wants the takedown. Karpo is fighting it off but Lucan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karpo's guard against the cage.
Karpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Lucan advances position into side control!
Karpo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karpo wants to control but Lucan postures up.
Karpo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karpo is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Karpo actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karpo's head.
It looks like Lucan is going to stand back up.
Lucan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karpo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karpo is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Lucan is looking to work some ground and pound but Karpo has wrist control.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Karpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karpo is trying to control the position but Lucan postures up.
Lucan chips away with some ground and pound.
Lucan throws an elbow that misses. Karpo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lucan's guard. Nice move by Karpo!#REVR#
Lucan is looking to stand up but Karpo isn't so interested in that idea.
Lucan has his hands on Karpo's head, controlling the position.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karpo is one step ahead there.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up. #T3#
Karpo stays in close to Lucan's body and controls the position.
Lucan is trying to hold Karpo in close to prevent damage but Karpo has managed to pass into half guard.
Lucan looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Karpo is looking for a kimura here.
Lucan won't allow Karpo to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucan trying to control here.
#SUB#
Karpo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karpo prevents Lucan from improving his position.#SUB#
Karpo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lucan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 1
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Lucan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucan shoots in but Davidyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lucan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davidyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Davidyan does no damage.
Davidyan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Lucan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davidyan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Davidyan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucan is one step ahead there.
Lucan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Davidyan keeps moving.
Lucan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Davidyan is pulling down on Lucan's head. It's preventing any offense from Lucan, at least for the moment.
Davidyan is looking to stand up but Lucan isn't so interested in that idea.
Lucan 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.
Lucan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidyan is keeping the position for now.
Davidyan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan throwing strikes but missing.
Lucan passes Davidyan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davidyan is looking to escape.#SUB#
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davidyan sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Davidyan defends the submission attempt.
Lucan lands strikes from half guard.
Lucan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lucan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've been hearing good reports from Lucan'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.
Lucan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lucan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davidyan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Davidyan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Davidyan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Davidyan trying to control but Lucan postures up.
Lucan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but Davidyan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucan to get the leverage.
Davidyan tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davidyan is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davidyan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davidyan.
Lucan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Lucan stands and steps away. Davidyan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davidyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucan circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucan misses with a combination
enabling Davidyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucan misses with a lunging right hand
and Davidyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davidyan misses the jab.
Gurgen Davidyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Davidyan gets tackled into the cage by Lucan. Lucan maintains the clinch.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Davidyan won't allow it.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Lucan.
#BC2#
Davidyan breaks from the clinch.
Lucan lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Gurgen Davidyan has been cut.
Lucan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucan lands the left hand.#ROC#Davidyan is rocked!
Davidyan dodges the punch combination from Lucan.
Davidyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucan finish him?
Davidyan ducks into an uppercut from Lucan and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edwin Lucan!
An out of breath Edwin Lucan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TC 17 Mil $ GP vol. 3.1
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Dean looks to land a left hand but Lucan moved out of range nicely.
Lucan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucan.
Nice defenses there by Lucan.
Lucan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dean.
Lucan misses with a takedown
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lucan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lucan doesn't seem bothered though.
Lucan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Lucan misses
and Dean counters with a crisp right that sends Lucan to the canvas! Dean follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Ralph Dean! |
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Event:
TC 13 Mil $ GP vol 1.3
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucan throws a right hand that Giannopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Giannopoulos also avoids with ease.
Giannopoulos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD2#
Lucan gets a double leg takedown into Giannopoulos's guard.
Lucan is looking to work some ground and pound but Giannopoulos has wrist control.
Giannopoulos looking for a sweep. Not yet Giannopoulos, not yet.
Lucan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucan landing with the ground and pound.
Lucan working some strikes from top position.
Giannopoulos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lucan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giannopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan passes Giannopoulos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Giannopoulos is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Giannopoulos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan. #T1#
Lucan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lucan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Giannopoulos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lucan lands a couple of digs.
Lucan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lucan controlling from the top position.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Giannopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Giannopoulos controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giannopoulos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Lucan there.
Lucan lands strikes from half guard.
Giannopoulos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lucan lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucan winds up and cracks Giannopoulos with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Giannopoulos is rocked!
Lucan scores with a big shot! Giannopoulos's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Giannopoulos! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Lucan!
A relieved looking Edwin Lucan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TC 7 Sight vs Karpo
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucan moves out of range as De Struicao throws a body kick.
#CL#
Lucan closes the distance and clinches.
Lucan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Lucan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Struicao throws a sloppy head kick and Lucan moves out of range easily.
De Struicao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucan.
Lucan throws a lazy right hand but De Struicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Lucan's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucan is looking to clinch but De Struicao is avoiding it.
De Struicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucan.
Lucan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Struicao throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Struicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucan scores with a jab. De Struicao acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Lucan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Struicao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucan trying to control but De Struicao is working from the bottom.
De Struicao is trying to control the position but Lucan postures up.
Lucan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Struicao works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Lucan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lucan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lucan is looking to work some ground and pound but De Struicao has wrist control.
Lucan slips nicely into half guard.
Lucan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Struicao's head.
Lucan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lucan lands strikes from half guard.
Lucan slips a nice elbow through De Struicao's hands, connecting with De Struicao's forehead.
Lucan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lucan 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.
Lucan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Lucan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
De Struicao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lucan connects with a nice short shot to De Struicao's temple.
Lucan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Struicao taking some punishment here, with Lucan in his half guard. #ROC#De Struicao is rocked!
Lucan lands a big elbow - De Struicao is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lucan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Lucan!
An out of breath Edwin Lucan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TC 3: Knock Out vs Inspektor B
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lucan.
It looked like Mma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mma's waist but Mma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lucan off to one side.
Lucan slips a straight right by Mma.
Lucan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lucan misses with a takedown
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand.
Mma cracks Lucan with a good jab.
Mma misses with a hook. Lucan ducked under it nicely.
Lucan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mma ducks under a wild hook from Lucan.
Lucan digs a good body shot into Mma's ribs.
Lucan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Lucan.
And Mma counters with a quick kick to the body but Lucan blocks it.
Mma throws out a loose jab but Lucan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lucan takes a step back to recover.
Lucan walks into a stiff left hand from Mma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lucan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Mma lands with a good body shot.
Mma looks to land a right hand but Lucan moved out of range.
Lucan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucan tries to clinch but Mma is having none of it.
Lucan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mma scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Lucan misses.
Lucan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucan.
Mma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lucan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mma.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mma avoids the head kick by Lucan.
#CL2#
Lucan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Lucan.
A slow jab from Mma misses its intended target.
As Mma backs off Lucan throws a huge counter combo but Mma manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Lucan tries to clinch but Mma moves out of range.
Mma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lucan just manages to avoid it.
Lucan is looking to clinch but Mma is avoiding it.
Mma throws a shot from downtown. Lucan moves away and avoids it.
Lucan misses with a hook
and Mma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mma looks to land a body kick but Lucan moved away.
Lucan throws a body kick that misses
and Mma counters with a body kick.
Mma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucan tries to clinch up.
Mma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lucan looks winded!
Lucan moves away from the strike by Mma.
Despite the aggression on Lucan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lucan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Mma misses its intended target.
Lucan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mma.
Jeff Mma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Mma.#ROC#Lucan is rocked!
Mma cracks Lucan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lucan falls backwards against the cage. Mma follows up with more strikes that drop Lucan to his knees. Mma keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lucan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Mma!
Jeff Mma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 107
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bone. #TD#
Bone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lucan quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bone is working away from the top position though.
Lucan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bone is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Bone postures up.
#SUB2#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working. #SUB#
Bone is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Lucan wants to control but Bone is keeping busy.
Bone trying to control from half guard but Lucan is working away.
Lucan trying to control here.
Bone slows the pace down in half guard.
Bone is looking to advance position but Lucan won't allow it. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lucan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bone is now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Bone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lucan! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (8) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Bone maintains control.
Lucan wants to hold on but Bone pushes him away.
Bone looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bone prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Bone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Bone wants to take Lucan's back here but Lucan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Lucan tries to improve his position but Bone has taken his back! Bone has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lucan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bone pushes Lucan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Bone!
After winning the bout, Joe Bone 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:
CACC 103
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hannu Karpo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lucan rushes Karpo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lucan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karpo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lucan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karpo goes for a takedown attempt but Lucan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lucan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karpo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Lucan has closed the distance and engaged Karpo in a clinch.
Lucan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucan wants a takedown.
#TD#
Lucan is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Karpo can't fight it off and eventually Lucan manages to take the fight to the floor. Karpo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Karpo
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Karpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karpo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Karpo
Karpo wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karpo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (2) Karpo
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Karpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karpo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucan trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucan has gone for a leg lock! Karpo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (4) Karpo
Karpo won't allow Lucan to sweep him here. #T2#
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karpo controlling from the top position.
Karpo postures up.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karpo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (4) Karpo
Lucan trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Karpo is keeping the position.
Karpo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Karpo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Karpo is working from the bottom.
Karpo keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass. #SUB#
Lucan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karpo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karpo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (6) Karpo#T4#
Karpo wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Karpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lucan has his foot on Karpo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karpo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucan controlling Karpo's posture.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karpo is one step ahead there. #T5#
Karpo wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan is trying to keep Karpo in close.
Karpo stands and throws Lucan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (9) Karpo
Karpo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Karpo tries for a kimura but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan looks to move to half guard but instead Karpo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (6) vs (11) Karpo#T6#
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karpo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucan is looking to escape.
Lucan wants to control but Karpo is having none of it.
Karpo looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Lucan wants to control but Karpo is having none of it.
Lucan can't escape the position.
#T7#
Lucan tries to hold on but Karpo pushes him away.
Lucan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lucan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lucan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Karpo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lucan. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (14) Karpo
Lucan gets back to half guard.
Lucan is not content to let Karpo control the position.
Lucan gets full guard.
Karpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan controlling the position.#T8#
Karpo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Karpo controlling him for the moment.
Karpo pushes down on Lucan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lucan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lucan tries to roll over but Karpo keeps him under control.#T9#
Lucan won't allow Karpo to pass to mount.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Karpo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karpo trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karpo wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Karpo wants to pass to mount but Lucan is defending the position.
Lucan wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Lucan is controlling Karpo's trapped leg to prevent Karpo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Karpo is trying to work for a kimura but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucan.
Lucan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lucan wants to control but Karpo passes easily into half guard.
#T11#
Lucan is not content to let Karpo control the position.
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karpo wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Karpo postures up.
Karpo preventing the sweep.
Karpo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karpo defends it easily.#T12#
Lucan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Karpo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Karpo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (17) Karpo
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Karpo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Karpo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lucan is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Lucan wants to control the action here but instead Karpo manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (6) vs (20) Karpo
Karpo prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karpo trying to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Karpo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Lucan is trying to escape the mount.
Lucan tries to hold on but Karpo postures up.
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Karpo isn't that keen on the idea.
Lucan is squirming around, avoiding Karpo's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karpo wins on points by 20 to 6.
A very excited looking Hannu Karpo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 101
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Priest defends it nicely.
Lucan stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Lucan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lucan looking for a takedown.
Lucan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lucan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Priest
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Priest
Lucan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Lucan working for a triangle but Priest defends it easily.
#T1#
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest stays in close to Lucan's body and controls the position.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #SUB#
Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Priest defends it easily.#T2#
Lucan is trying to keep Priest in close.
Lucan is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lucan trying to control the position.
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan trying to control the position.
#T3#
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Lucan 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.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Lucan looking to control.
Priest trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.
Priest works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lucan trying to control here.
#SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well. #T5#
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Lucan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Priest manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (5) Priest
Lucan is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest is looking to work his way around to Lucan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Priest works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (2) vs (8) Priest#T6#
Lucan is keeping busy.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Lucan trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in.
Priest just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lucan trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in. #T7##SUB2#
Priest is looking for a rear naked choke here but Lucan reverses the position brilliantly into Priest's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (8) Priest
Lucan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (7) vs (8) Priest#SUB#
Lucan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Priest, who protects the arm well.
Priest tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Priest! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (9) vs (8) Priest
Lucan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Priest is looking to escape. #T8##SUB#
Lucan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lucan extends the arm and Priest is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 94
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Edwin Lucan!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Declan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lucan on his heels. He'll look to pass Lucan's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Lucan
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Lucan working for a triangle but Declan defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucan managing to control the position.
Declan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucan pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Declan won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Declan trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Declan controlling him for the moment.
Declan controlling from the top position.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard. #T2#
Declan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan tries to improve position but can't.
Declan wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Declan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lucan's legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucan is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Declan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (5) vs (4) Lucan#T3#
Lucan is trying to stick to Declan's back but Declan is turning into Lucan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lucan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Declan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (7) vs (4) Lucan
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan looking to control.
Declan trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Declan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Declan trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Declan won't allow Lucan to sweep him here. #T4#
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Declan preventing the sweep.
Declan slips nicely into half guard.
Declan is looking to stall here but Lucan recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Declan is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Declan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Declan won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Declan is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Lucan working for a triangle but Declan defends it easily.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Declan postures up. #T8#
Declan is fighting to break Lucan's control of his arms but Lucan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Declan is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Declan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lucan is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Lucan is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Declan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lucan is just riding it out for now. Declan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Declan is working for a submission of some sort.
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Declan is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Lucan manages to get to full guard.
Declan passes into half guard.
Lucan tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Lucan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lucan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Declan trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Declan controlling the pace.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Lucan is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?#T11#
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucan is positioning himself well to prevent Declan advancing to mount.
Declan is keen to just control but Lucan is a slippery customer.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
Declan trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucan wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Lucan wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan gets full guard.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan is looking to sweep but instead, Declan has passed into half guard.
Declan stalling.
Declan is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Declan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lucan! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (4) Lucan
Declan moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (13) vs (4) Lucan#T13#
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.
I really don't envy Lucan right now.
I would not like to be Lucan right now.
Lucan staying busy and making it hard for Declan to control.
I really don't envy Lucan right now.
Declan wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy.#SUB#
Declan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lucan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Declan controlling the positon.
Lucan is trying to break free.
Lucan keeps trying to improve his position.
Declan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Declan tries to get the hooks in deep but Lucan pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Aedan Declan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 87
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 3373 p4p, 394 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 2529 p4p, 318 weight class). Diaz comes to the ring accompanied by Feiticeira. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz darts in and clinches Lucan up against the ropes.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Lucan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Lucan is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz pulls guard.
Lucan passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lucan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is not content to let Lucan control the position.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Lucan trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Lucan is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Lucan
Lucan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Lucan looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucan wants to finish this one by submission but Diaz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lucan.
Lucan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Lucan eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz has his foot on Lucan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucan works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucan wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is in trouble now - Lucan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (6) Lucan
Lucan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lucan.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Lucan has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lucan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lucan working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucan wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Lucan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Lucan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lucan looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Lucan passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucan is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz trying to control but Lucan postures up.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Lucan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lucan is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Well,Diaz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Diaz working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Lucan drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Lucan off! Lucan jumps back into Diaz's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucan pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lucan trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Lucan wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lucan is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucan wins on points by 6 to 0.
Edwin Lucan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moonlight Maze (ranked 3090 p4p, 360 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 2443 p4p, 302 weight class). Maze's entrance music is Winger Can't Get Enough . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Moonlight Maze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lucan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lucan is working for takedown but Maze is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maze prevents it.
Lucan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maze avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moonlight Maze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Maze has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lucan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maze (2) vs (0) Lucan
Maze tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Maze is working hard here to advance position.
Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maze defends it easily.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maze is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Maze tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lucan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lucan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maze (2) vs (2) Lucan
Maze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maze working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Lucan passes Maze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (2) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maze is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan working for a guillotine from mount but Maze is in no mood to give up.
Maze is trying to escape the mount.
Lucan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lucan tries to control but Maze wriggling away.
Maze sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Maze defends the submission attempt.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Maze is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Maze is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Maze is keeping the position.
Lucan stands and throws Maze's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (2) vs (8) Lucan
Lucan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maze! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maze (2) vs (10) Lucan
Maze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucan trying to control but Maze is having none of it.
Maze is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan has hold of Maze's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maze manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lucan controlling the position easily from mount.
Maze defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lucan.
Maze is squirming around, avoiding Lucan's attempts to control the action.
Lucan looking for a guillotine from mount but Maze is having none of it.
Maze is looking to improve his position but Lucan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucan trying to control but Maze is having none of it.
Lucan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maze is surviving well by controlling Lucan's body position as best he can.
Maze bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maze (4) vs (10) Lucan
Lucan keeping full guard, as Maze tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucan pulls Maze in close to prevent any damage.
Lucan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maze's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maze (4) vs (12) Lucan
Lucan passes into half guard.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (4) vs (15) Lucan
Maze tries to buck Lucan off but Lucan is having none of it.
Maze gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maze sees it coming and defends easily.
Maze is in trouble now - Lucan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (4) vs (18) Lucan
Maze is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maze regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maze looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Maze is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maze is not content to let Lucan control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to free his trapped foot but Maze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Maze is defending well.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Maze still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Maze has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maze (8) vs (18) Lucan
Lucan tries to buck Maze off but Maze is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maze off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maze (8) vs (22) Lucan
Lucan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lucan tightening his grip on Maze, looking for the choke.
Lucan looks winded!
Lucan tries to get the hooks in deep but Maze pushed the leg off.
Lucan looking for the RNC.
Lucan working for the choke.
Maze rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Maze is defending well.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucan prevents Maze from improving his position.
Maze is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucan drops back looking for a leg! Maze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maze manages to kick Lucan off! Lucan jumps back into Maze's guard.
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lucan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Maze screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lucan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Edwin Lucan!
After winning the bout, Edwin Lucan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Moonlight Maze had this to say: 'blessed'. |
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Event:
CACC 73
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 2417 p4p, 289 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 4108 p4p, 436 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan gets a clinch.
Lucan is trying to trip Schultz. He has hold of a leg but Schultz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lucan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Schultz
Lucan drops back looking for a leg! Schultz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schultz manages to kick Lucan off! Lucan jumps back into Schultz's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schultz holds on and takes a little breather.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Lucan passes Schultz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Lucan is looking to advance position but Schultz won't allow it.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Lucan is looking for a kimura but Schultz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucan to get the leverage.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz is looking to control Lucan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Lucan wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lucan uses his free foot to push down on Schultz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schultz. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lucan trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Lucan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Schultz is now in Lucan's guard. A big mistake from Lucan there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (5) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schultz postures up.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
Lucan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lucan is pulling down on Schultz's head to control his posture.
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schultz passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lucan trying to get back to full guard but Schultz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (5) Schultz
Schultz looking to control but Lucan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucan can't escape the position.
Lucan tries to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucan is controlling an arm, preventing Schultz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lucan is trying to escape the mount.
Lucan wants to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Lucan is looking to get to half guard.
Schultz content just to control the position here.
Schultz avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.
Lucan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz is keen to just control but Lucan is a slippery customer.
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Lucan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Lucan defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucan actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (8) Schultz
Lucan gets back to half guard.
Schultz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (11) Schultz
Schultz controlling from mount.
Lucan is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz content just to control the position here.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schultz content just to control the position here.
Schultz tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Lucan tries to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schultz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan tries to hold on but Schultz postures up.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucan prevents Schultz from taking his back.
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Schultz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Schultz wants to control the pace but Lucan is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is trying desperately to improve position.
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz working for a guillotine from mount but Lucan is in no mood to give up.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucan is looking to escape.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Schultz avoids the attempt from Lucan to control.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Lucan regains half guard.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Schultz trying to control from half guard but Lucan is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
Lucan wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Lucan wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schultz wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan trying to control here.
Schultz stalling.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard but Schultz has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (14) Schultz
Schultz trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Schultz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lucan is trying to get back to half guard.
Lucan is trying to escape the position but Schultz is controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lucan, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucan is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
Schultz staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 14 to 5.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike Schultz made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 68
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 2377 p4p, 296 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 2301 p4p, 288 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lucan moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Lucan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lucan to the mat. Lucan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan controlling the position.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucan is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Gracie 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Lucan gets full guard.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie passes Lucan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (0) vs (5) Gracie
Lucan wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Lucan is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Lucan is squirming around nicely.
Lucan is looking to get to half guard.
Lucan wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan tries to control the position but Gracie now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (0) vs (8) Gracie
Lucan trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Lucan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lucan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lucan tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is keeping busy.
Lucan is trying to break free.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Lucan just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lucan tries to break free.
Lucan trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Lucan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie seems keen to control Lucan's posture.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lucan pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucan wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Lucan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lucan is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (8) Gracie
Lucan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lucan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie holds on to Lucan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lucan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucan but great work by Gracie. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (5) vs (12) Gracie
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Lucan tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie working away.
Lucan tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Lucan is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lucan is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (9) vs (12) Gracie
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lucan not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lucan gets his way!
Gracie tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Lucan looking for the RNC.
Lucan is looking for a choke. Gracie gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Gracie manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (9) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie is fighting to break Lucan's control of his arms but Lucan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Lucan is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (9) vs (17) Gracie
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 17 to 9.
Royce Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCKD - 7 -Valentines Massa
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Lucan. That's going to slow Hozdic down.
Lucan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hozdic.
#CL#
Hozdic moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hozdic manages to break the clinch.
Lucan wants to clinch.
Lucan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucan misses with a hook. Hozdic ducked under it nicely.
Lucan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hozdic.
Hozdic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucan is fending him off so far but Hozdic persists. Nope, Lucan circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucan stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hozdic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Hozdic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Dragan Hozdic has been cut.
Lucan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hozdic has a takedown stuffed.
Lucan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucan wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Lucan throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Lucan.
Hozdic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lucan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Hozdic gets caught napping as Lucan dives in and scores a takedown. Hozdic manages to retain guard.#ROC2#
Hozdic is rocked!
Lucan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hozdic's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edwin Lucan!
A relieved looking Edwin Lucan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WCKD - 3 -
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Lucan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vecellio circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Lucan's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vecellio swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucan.
Lucan shoots and misses
and Vecellio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
Vecellio slips under a jab from Lucan.
Vecellio wants to counter the offense by Lucan and move into the clinch position.
Lucan jabs Vecellio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lucan misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Lucan rushes Vecellio and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Vecellio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vecellio lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vecellio circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vecellio tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been informed that Vecellio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Lucan moves into the clinch.
Lucan goes for a takedown attempt but Vecellio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Vecellio moves into range and clinches up with Lucan.#T1##BC2#
Vecellio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucan tries to clinch
and Vecellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Lucan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vecellio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Lucan prevents Vecellio from standing back up.
Lucan is pressing down on Vecellio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vecellio is holding on for now. #SU#
Lucan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vecellio to stand up. #T2#
Vecellio tries to score with a low kick but Lucan moves his leg out of the way.
Vecellio scores with a body shot.
#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Vecellio and Lucan goes tumbling to the canvas! Vecellio follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Vecellio decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Vecellio rushes Lucan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lucan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucan switches off momentarily and Vecellio cracks him with a monster right hand! Lucan topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Vecellio dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Vecellio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Machiavelli Vecellio!
Machiavelli Vecellio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1189 p4p, 149 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 2692 p4p, 54 weight class). Ribbler comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Religion - Infected. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lucan has closed the distance and engaged Ribbler in a clinch.
Ribbler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ribbler drags the fight down to the ground.
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan advances to half guard.
Ribbler keeping control of the position.
Lucan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Lucan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribbler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lucan is working to get back to half guard.
Lucan tries to lock up and control but Ribbler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ribbler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucan tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Lucan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucan keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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.
Lucan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (7) vs (0) Lucan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler avoiding Lucan 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy.
Lucan 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucan tries to escape the position.
Ribbler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lucan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribbler defends it easily.
Lucan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribbler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribbler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking to control.
Lucan pulls Ribbler in close to his closed guard and prevents Ribbler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lucan is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Lucan pulls Ribbler in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (7) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lucan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribbler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lucan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ribbler's legs.
Lucan is trying to get an arm triangle but Ribbler is defending well.
Lucan trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Lucan swings around for an armbar but Ribbler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (9) vs (5) Lucan
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Ribbler pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ribbler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lucan. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (12) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ribbler's best efforts.
Lucan is trying to control but Ribbler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (15) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler controls the position.
Ribbler working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lucan is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ribbler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (17) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucan regains half guard.
Lucan tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is controlling Ribbler's trapped leg to prevent Ribbler from advancing to side control.
Lucan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribbler is fighting to break Lucan's control of his arms but Lucan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ribbler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
Lucan looking for a guillotine here but Ribbler defends easily.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribbler passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (20) vs (5) Lucan
Ribbler trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan tries to bench press Ribbler off him but Ribbler keeps the position.
Ribbler controlling the position from side mount.
Lucan tries to improve position but can't.
Ribbler controls the position from side control.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lucan is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 20 to 5.
A relieved looking Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jos Beton (ranked 1782 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 2690 p4p, 54 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jos Beton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lucan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Beton (0) vs (2) Lucan
Beton wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Beton is retaining full guard.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Beton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beton 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.
Beton controlling Lucan's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton is trying to keep Lucan in close.
Lucan won't allow Beton to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
Lucan postures up.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Beton keeps moving.
Beton controlling the position.
Lucan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Beton is keeping the position.
Beton wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton has his hands on Lucan's head, controlling the position.
Lucan trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beton looking to control.
Lucan being controlled here momentarily.
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Beton is retaining full guard.
Beton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lucan trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
Beton trying to control the position.
Beton keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Beton'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.
Beton 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beton is keeping the position for now.
Lucan trying to control but Beton is working from the bottom.
Beton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan won't allow Beton to sweep him here.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Beton keeps moving.
Lucan has gone for a leg lock! Beton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beton (2) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Beton postures up.
Lucan pulls Beton in to control the position.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Beton is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beton passes into half guard.
Lucan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is looking to control Beton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Beton has control of the leg.
Lucan is still trying to improve position.
Lucan wants to control but Beton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Beton seems content to control.
Lucan is looking to control Beton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan controlling the position for now.
Beton trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beton passes into side control, despite Lucan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Beton (5) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
Beton trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucan is looking to regain half guard here but Beton keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan has one of Beton's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
Lucan prevents Beton from moving into mount.
Lucan is not content to let Beton control the position.
Lucan wants to control but Beton postures up.
Lucan stops Beton from passing to mount.
Beton has control of an arm but Lucan manages to advance to Beton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Beton (5) vs (6) Lucan
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucan not allowing Beton to control his hands.
Lucan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lucan has his arm under Beton's chin here. Game over son! Lucan squeezes tightly and Beton is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edwin Lucan!
Our winner, Edwin Lucan, 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:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Travis Macmacson (ranked 2021 p4p, 254 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 2626 p4p, 43 weight class). Edwin Lucan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Travis Macmacson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macmacson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lucan was covering up waiting for the punch and Macmacson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macmacson (2) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macmacson wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macmacson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macmacson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macmacson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macmacson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Macmacson is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macmacson trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macmacson slips nicely into half guard.
Macmacson prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Macmacson is looking to advance position but Lucan won't allow it.
Lucan is looking to control Macmacson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan wants to improve his position but Macmacson is controlling well.
Lucan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Macmacson trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macmacson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macmacson (2) vs (2) Lucan
Macmacson keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Macmacson keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Macmacson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Macmacson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucan has Macmacson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macmacson (4) vs (2) Lucan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lucan holds on and takes a little breather.
Lucan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lucan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macmacson (4) vs (4) Lucan
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macmacson wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan pushes down on Macmacson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Macmacson is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macmacson is positioning himself well to prevent Lucan advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macmacson trying to control but Lucan postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lucan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macmacson (4) vs (7) Lucan
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Macmacson is trying to control Lucan's posture but Lucan avoids it.
Lucan tries for a kimura but Macmacson is defending well.
Lucan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macmacson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucan but great work by Macmacson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macmacson (8) vs (7) Lucan
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macmacson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macmacson (10) vs (7) Lucan
Macmacson controlling from the full mount.
Lucan is looking to get to half guard.
Lucan tries to control the position but Macmacson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Macmacson (13) vs (7) Lucan
Macmacson gets his hands free as Lucan looks to control.
Lucan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Macmacson gets his way!
Lucan tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucan just trying to survive but Macmacson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lucan staying busy and making it hard for Macmacson to control.
Macmacson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lucan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Macmacson wants to take Lucan's back but he can't do it this time.
Lucan wants to hold on but Macmacson pushes him away.
Lucan tries to reverse the position but Macmacson maintains control.
Lucan regains half guard.
Macmacson wants to pass the guard but Lucan is defending well.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Macmacson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macmacson content to control rather than advance.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Macmacson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan has a hand on Macmacson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Macmacson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macmacson (16) vs (7) Lucan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macmacson wants to control the pace but Lucan is squirming around nicely.
Lucan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macmacson wants to control but instead Lucan manages to regain half guard.
Lucan is doing well to control the position and prevent Macmacson from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Macmacson is very close to passing his half guard.
Macmacson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucan trying to control but Macmacson postures up.
Macmacson wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to control but Macmacson is keeping busy.
Lucan actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan keeping hold of Macmacson's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is pressing down on Macmacson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macmacson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macmacson has managed to get both his arms back between Lucan's legs - danger averted.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Macmacson from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macmacson is aware though and is defending well.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Macmacson tries to pass.
Macmacson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macmacson trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Macmacson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lucan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Macmacson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lucan pulls down on the head and he's put Macmacson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edwin Lucan!
During a confident post fight interview, Edwin Lucan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 2610 p4p, 40 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 2968 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC Thunderstruck. Edwin Lucan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lucan moves into range and clinches up with Pain.
Lucan has hold of one of Pain's legs. Pain is fighting the takedown attempt but Lucan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Pain
Lucan looking to sit in guard and control but Pain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Pain
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan controlling the position.
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pain trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Pain wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Pain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Pain stands and throws Lucan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (5) Pain
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Pain is trying to get an arm triangle but Lucan is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucan tries to buck Pain off but Pain is having none of it.
Lucan is not content to let Pain control the position.
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
Lucan sneaks back into half guard.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is doing well to control the position and prevent Pain from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain seems to be looking for submissions.
Pain trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
Lucan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
Lucan pulls Pain in close to his closed guard and prevents Pain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (5) Pain
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
Lucan pushes down on Pain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lucan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lucan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pain working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Lucan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pain keeps working.
Lucan prevents Pain from improving his position.
Lucan is working for a kimura but Pain is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (7) vs (5) Pain
Lucan avoids the attempt from Pain to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lucan looking to control but Pain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pain is still trying to improve position.
Lucan tries to control but Pain wriggling away.
Lucan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pain and Lucan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pain is trying to control Lucan's posture but Lucan avoids it.
Lucan trying to control the action but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pain keeps trying to improve his position.
Lucan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pain wants to control but Lucan postures up.
Pain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lucan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pain defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan passes Pain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pain is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain looking for a guillotine here but Lucan defends easily.
Lucan pushes down on Pain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lucan trying to control the action but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan seems to be looking for submissions.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is keen to just control but Pain is a slippery customer.
Lucan is working for a kimura but Pain is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lucan slows the pace down in half guard.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (7) vs (7) Pain
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Lucan looking to control.
Pain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lucan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lucan tries to roll over but Pain keeps him under control.
Lucan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucan.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan pulls Pain in to control the position.
Pain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lucan trying to hold on to Pain's head to control him but Pain postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pain prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Lucan is pressing down on Pain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pain wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lucan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lucan takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Edwin Lucan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lucan.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cooper has Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Lucan lands a left and a right that sends Cooper crashing to the canvas! Lucan dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
Charles Cooper's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucan loads up with a big shot that hurts Cooper! He's pulled Lucan in close but Lucan has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Cooper survive? More strikes from Lucan and Cooper is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Underground 5
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Robinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lucan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Robinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Lucan misses with a straight left.
Lucan darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lucan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucan misses with a looping left.
Lucan missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Robinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucan backing away here, and Robinson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lucan tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson counters with a head kick.
Lucan darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a head kick. That will keep Lucan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lucan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson counters with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lucan. Those never looked like landing.
Lucan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Lucan throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Lucan ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Lucan with that takedown attempt.
Robinson moves out of range as Lucan strikes.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Lucan's body. Lucan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson blocks the body kick.
Lucan shoots in but no luck this time.
Lucan with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a head kick. That will keep Lucan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lucan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
CJ Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucan misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson throws a counter combo.
Jab, jab by Lucan - just one landing.
Lucan tries to land a front kick but Robinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Robinson delivers a nice body kick.
We've been told by Lucan's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Lucan clinches. #BC2#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robinson on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Lucan misses with an uppercut
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson walks into a straight right hand from Lucan.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Lucan's body.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucan.
Lucan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Lucan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
Robinson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Robinson lands with a straight right. Lucan didn't see that one coming.
Lucan tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucan. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucan throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Lucan throws a leg kick
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson connects with a high kick.
Lucan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Robinson.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucan misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucan swings widly with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson 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#
Lucan throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucan.
A nice side step and Robinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lucan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lucan off to one side.
Robinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lucan rather than just go for the knockout.
Lucan misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucan tries to clinch up
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucan misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Lucan.
Lucan looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
Lucan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucan falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1##CL#
Lucan has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lucan has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lucan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lucan throws a combination that misses
and Robinson counters with a leg kick.
Robinson jabs Lucan right on the nose. Lucan blinks but takes it well.
Lucan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Lucan misses
and Robinson counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Robinson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lucan if he has to take too many more of those.
Lucan tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.
CJ Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Lucan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson throws a head kick that Lucan semi-blocks.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Lucan's ribs.
Lucan throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Lucan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson throws a fast counter high kick but Lucan manages to duck under it in time.
Lucan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robinson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Robinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Robinson scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Robinson punishes Lucan's body with a nice straight punch.
Lucan throws a poor cross that misses
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
Lucan cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lucan misses with a combination
and Robinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Robinson connects with a high kick.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Lucan.
Robinson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Lucan.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucan.
Robinson scores with a nice head shot.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Robinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lucan tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Lucan shoots in.#T4#
Robinson lands a jab to Lucan's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lucan darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lucan fails with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Robinson digs a good hook to Lucan's body.
Robinson works Lucan's body with a nice hook.
Robinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lucan's head.#CL2#
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Lucan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lucan throws a combination that misses
and Robinson counters with a big head kick but Lucan shrugs it off. #CL#
Lucan has managed to clinch.
Lucan takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucan thinking.
Lucan throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Lucan misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucan.
Robinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lucan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Robinson - the referee stops the clock and Lucan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Robinson. Lucan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A combination from Lucan does no damage.
Lucan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robinson tests Lucan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Lucan tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lucan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRobinson.
Lucan throws a combination that misses
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson takes one on the button.
Lucan misses with a two punch combination.
Lucan throws a combination that misses
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucan throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
CJ Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucan misses with a body shot.
Lucan throws a leg kick that misses.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Lucan gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Lucan.
Robinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Robinson counters with a body kick.
Lucan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Robinson digs a good hook to Lucan's body.
#T3#
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Lucan.
Lucan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Lucan.
A countering left hand to the body from Robinson misses.
Robinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lucan's head.
Lucan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lucan wants to clinch.
Lucan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Lucan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robinson counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid body kick from Robinson.
Lucan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucan misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucan wants to clinch.
Robinson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucan manages to avoid it.
Lucan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwin Lucan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lucan's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Robinson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Lucan tries to clinch but Kyaw Thin moves out of range.
Kyaw Thin lunges at Lucan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucan's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
Lucan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Lucan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lucan stays in close to Kyaw Thin's body and controls the position.
Lucan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lucan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Kyaw Thin is rocked!
Lucan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kyaw Thin covers up, he's hurt! Lucan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lucan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lucan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Lucan!
After winning the bout, Edwin Lucan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sith Kyaw Thin was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank'.
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Event:
Madness 7: HW CC Final
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Lucan throws a chopping leg kick but Marsden Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marsden Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marsden Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lucan misses with a body kick.
Lucan moves away from the strike by Marsden Jr.
Lucan misses the shot to the body.
Marsden Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden Jr connects with the punch.
Marsden Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Lucan's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucan tries to clinch up.
Lucan tries to bum rush Marsden Jr with a series of wild strikes but Marsden Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Marsden Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Lucan tries to keep at a distance but Marsden Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lucan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marsden Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lucan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucan.
Marsden Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucan backwards.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Lucan avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage. #BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marsden Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lucan moves in looking to clinch but Marsden Jr pushes him off.
Marsden Jr cracks Lucan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marsden Jr looks to land a combination but Lucan avoids it well.
Marsden Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lucan's hands.
Marsden Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marsden Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Marsden Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marsden Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucan fails to land with a series of punches.
Marsden Jr digs a good hook to Lucan's body.
Marsden Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body. Lucan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marsden Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucan wants to clinch but Marsden Jr slips to the side
and Marsden Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Marsden Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lucan controls the action.
#BC#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Marsden Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marsden Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Lucan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marsden Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucan swinging wildly here.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Lucan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Marsden Jr as he connects with a hook.
Marsden Jr throws a lazy right hand but Lucan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsden Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucan lands with a nice combination. Marsden Jr backs away looking to recover.
Lucan misses with an uppercut. Marsden Jr saw that one coming.
Lucan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucan lands with a hook. Marsden Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marsden Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lucan rather than just go for the knockout.
Lucan throws a nice looking combination but Marsden Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marsden Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marsden Jr connects with the punch.
Lucan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
No joy there for Lucan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucan moves in looking to clinch but Marsden Jr pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marsden Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Lucan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marsden Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Marsden Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Lucan blocks it.
Lucan lands a shoulder strike.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Marsden Jr is controlling him.#BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch.
Marsden Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marsden Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lucan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lucan is looking to clinch but Marsden Jr is avoiding it.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Lucan's ribcage but misses.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Marsden Jr forces Lucan back against the cage and clinches.
Lucan tries to break the clinch but Marsden Jr is controlling the position. #T4#
A short right from Lucan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden Jr tries to work over Lucan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucan.
Lucan can't get the takedown.
Marsden Jr gets through Lucan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lucan is trying to push Marsden Jr away but Marsden Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lucan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden Jr backwards.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Marsden Jr won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Marsden Jr is controlling him.
Lucan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marsden Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marsden Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marsden Jr has time to react.
Lucan misses with a looping right.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
Lucan moves forwards but Marsden Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Marsden Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden Jr 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#
Lucan throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden Jr moves out of range easily.
Marsden Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Marsden Jr has closed the distance and engaged Lucan in a clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Marsden Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden Jr.
Lucan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marsden Jr scores with a shot to the side of Lucan's head.
Lucan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marsden Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan throws a head kick that misses
and Marsden Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Marsden Jr closes the distance and pushes Lucan back into the cage.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr blocks an uppercut.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
Lucan prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marsden Jr prevents Lucan from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marsden Jr stuns Lucan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Lucan misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Marsden Jr instigates a clinch.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucan walks into a stiff left hand from Marsden Jr.#CL2#
Lucan gets tackled into the cage by Marsden Jr. Marsden Jr maintains the clinch.
Marsden Jr keeps control of Lucan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lucan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marsden Jr has Lucan pressed against the cage, preventing Lucan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Marsden Jr won't allow it.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden Jr has Lucan pressed against the cage, preventing Lucan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marsden Jr keeps control of Lucan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lucan throws an elbow but misses.
Lucan blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Marsden Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucan's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Marsden Jr lands with a right to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marsden Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan wants to break free but Marsden Jr has control.
Marsden Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lucan or not.
Lucan working hard to break the clinch.
Marsden Jr has Lucan pressed against the cage, preventing Lucan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marsden Jr cracks Lucan with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marsden Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden Jr tries to work over Lucan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Marsden Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucan controls his hands.
Marsden Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden Jr lands a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucans head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lucan.
A short body shot lands from Marsden Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Lucan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucan stalling in the clinch but Marsden Jr improves position.
Marsden Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
#T4#
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Lucan avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Marsden Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucan.
Marsden Jr digs a right hand underneath Lucan's ribcage. Lucan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marsden Jr pushes Lucan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr digs a right hand underneath Lucan's ribcage. Lucan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr lands a shot to the body.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Lucan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden Jr cracks Lucan with a nice body shot.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lucan controls the action.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Marsden Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lucan goes for a double leg but Marsden Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marsden Jr continues to drive forward.
Marsden Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucan walks into a left hand.
Marsden Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucan misses the target.
Marsden Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marsden Jr clobbers Lucan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marsden Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Marsden Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marsden Jr tests Lucan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marsden Jr punishes Lucan's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Lucan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Marsden Jr clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Lucan. #T1#
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Lucan blocks it.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Marsden Jr won't allow it.
Lucan throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Marsden Jr won't allow it.
Lucan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden Jr digs a right hand underneath Lucan's ribcage. Lucan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lucan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Lucan blocks it.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries to work over Lucan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsden Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lucan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Lucan blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lucan controls the action.
#T2#
Lucan wants to break free but Marsden Jr has control.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucan is trying to push Marsden Jr away but Marsden Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marsden Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lucan controls the action.
Lucan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marsden Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Lucan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marsden Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lucan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edwin Lucan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lucan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lucan tries to clinch up but Marsden Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Marsden Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucan has had enough of the clinch but Marsden Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lucan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Marsden Jr digs a right hand into Lucan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucan's gas tank.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Marsden Jr on the inside.
Marsden Jr blocking some punches.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsden Jr clobbers Lucan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lucan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Marsden Jr cracks Lucan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Lucan misses.
Marsden Jr dodges the punch combination from Lucan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Lucan misses.
Lucan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucan misses with a hook.
Lucan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Marsden Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Lucan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marsden Jr cracks Lucan with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Marsden Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucan.
Marsden Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucan backwards.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucan takes a shot to the head.
Lucan takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Lucan is rocked!
Marsden Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Lucan.
Oh Lucan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marsden Jr is working Lucan over against the cage.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsden Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Marsden Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsden Jr working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lucan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marsden Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Lucan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Marsden Jr!
Brandon Marsden Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'I ain't surprised'.
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Event:
Madness 4: Dawson vs Orndorff
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Lucan checks the leg kick.
Lucan shoots in looking for a takedown but Horn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Lucan shoots in and bounces Horn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Horn is looking to stand up but Lucan isn't so interested in that idea.
Lucan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucan throwing strikes from guard but Horn blocks nicely.
Lucan trying to control but Horn is working from the bottom.
Horn wants to stand and escape but Lucan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lucan prevents Horn from getting back to his feet.
Lucan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucan is standing up over Horn. Horn looks to escape but Lucan dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Lucan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Horn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lucan yanks on the arm and Horn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lucan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Lucan!
A relieved looking Edwin Lucan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Madness 2: Mitchell vs Garinho
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Lucan misses with a few strikes there.
Lucan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Lucan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucan closes the distance but Norris moves to the side
and Norris counters with a one-two to the body.
Lucan tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Lucan.
A jab lands there for Lucan.#CL#
Norris pushes Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norris is defending well.
Lucan avoids the elbow strike from Norris, against the cage.
#BC#
Norris breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Norris - just one landing. #CL#
Norris has Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucan is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.
Norris keeps control of Lucan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan looks to land a body kick but Norris moved away.
Norris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lucan throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lucan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lucan blocks the elbow strike.
Norris tries a body shot but Lucan blocks it.
Lucan tries to break free but Norris pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lucan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lucan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Lucan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan throws a strike but Norris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucan controls Norris momentarily but Norris frees himself.
Norris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SU#
Norris gets to his feet. Lucan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lucan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
A left lands for Norris.
Lucan throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Lucan scores with the left hand. Norris knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Norris has him pressed against the cage.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Norris is controlling him.
Norris avoiding damage.
Norris lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.#BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Lucan does no damage.
Norris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Lucan lands with a right hand. #CL#
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norris pushes Lucan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Norris.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucan's elbow.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lucan can't break the clinch.
Lucan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norris lands a nice elbow.
Norris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lucan's defenses.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Norris is controlling him.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
Lucan struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Lucan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucan's elbow.
Norris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lucan is trying to push Norris away but Norris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4##BC2#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan slips under a jab.
Lucan feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lucan off to one side.
Norris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lucan avoids it.
Norris's corner calls for a 1-2. Norris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lucan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris.
Lucan throws a counter combo.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucan moves away.
Lucan slips a jab from Norris.
Norris misses the jab.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lucan misses with a combination
and Norris counters with a good low kick that Lucan was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norris.
Lucan throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Norris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucan shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Norris walks into a jab.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Lucan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucan moves away.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Norris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Norris misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Lucan manages to break the clinch.
Lucan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lucan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lucan moves to clinch but Norris breaks away
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Lucan tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lucan can't break the clinch.
Lucan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Lucan breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Lucan.
Lucan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Norris misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Norris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris is looking to score with low kicks.
Lucan throws a counter combo.
Lucan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Lucan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lucan showed some decent athleticism there.
Lucan is breathing heavily.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but Norris is defending well.
Lucan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Lucan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucan.
Lucan throws a strike but Norris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lucan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lucan postures up and lands a big shot to Norris's brow.
Lucan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucan throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
Lucan throwing strikes from guard but Norris blocks nicely.
Lucan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Lucan has gone for a leg lock! Norris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucan's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edwin Lucan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucan wants to stand up but Norris is controlling him.
Lucan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU#
Norris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Edwin Lucan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucan tries for a takedown but Norris circles away easily
and Norris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Norris.
#T4#
Lucan tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Lucan gets tackled into the cage by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch.
Norris lands an elbow just above Lucan 's eye.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris tries to work over Lucan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Lucan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwin Lucan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Lucan tries to circle away but Norris has him pinned against the cage.
Lucan is trying to push Norris away but Norris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan misses with a double jab
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Lucan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris throws a series of punches but Lucan avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Lucan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lucan tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Norris.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Norris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucan, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lucan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norris lands with a left to the head.
Lucan tries to circle away but Norris has him pinned against the cage.
Lucan is looking for a takedown.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Norris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Lucan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Norris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris prevents Lucan from moving into mount.
Lucan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Norris sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Norris pushes Lucan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lucan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lucan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Lucan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Norris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Norris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucan can do to turn this around?
Lucan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as Lucan stalls from top position.
Lucan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Norris works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Norris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucan.
Norris is not content to let Lucan control the position.#T2#
Lucan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lucan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucan throws a strike but Norris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lucan throwing strikes but missing.
Norris wants to stand but Lucan is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Norris pushes Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris pushes Lucan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norris is stalling here.
#T3#
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Lucan avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Lucan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norris after a bit of a struggle.
Mason Norris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris scores with a hook to the body.
Norris prevents Lucan from breaking the clinch.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Lucan controls the action.
#BC2#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lucan drives through and clinches with Norris against the cage.
Norris cracks Lucan with a nice body shot.
Lucan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norris has him pressed against the cage.
Norris is struggling to control the position.
Lucan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4#
Norris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lucan up against the cage.
Lucan wants to break free but Norris has control.
Lucan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Lucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris.
Edwin Lucan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!
Mason Norris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Lucan moves in looking to clinch but Gariniho pushes him off.
Lucan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gariniho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gariniho jabs at Lucan's body.
Lucan closes the distance but Gariniho moves to the side
and Gariniho counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Lucan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Gariniho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucan.
Lucan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gariniho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucan misses with a hook. Gariniho ducked under it nicely.
Gariniho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gariniho dodges the punch combination from Lucan.
Lucan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gariniho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucan thinking.
Lucan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gariniho counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Lucan.
Gariniho throws a quick counter head kick but Lucan was just out of range.
Lucan throws a head kick but Gariniho moves out of range.
Lucan throws a series of punches but Gariniho moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gariniho throws a body shot but no joy.
As Gariniho backs off Lucan throws a huge counter combo but Gariniho manages to avoid it all.
Lucan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Gariniho lands an overhand right.
Gariniho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lucan tries to move into range but Gariniho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lucan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucan is looking to clinch but Gariniho is avoiding it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lucan is trying to break free.
Lucan throws a head punch that misses.
Gariniho throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Gariniho.
Gariniho lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucan backwards.
Gariniho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Gariniho won't allow it.
Lucan can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gariniho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Lucan is trying to push Gariniho away but Gariniho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lucan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gariniho scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gariniho.
Gariniho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Gariniho.#ROC#
Lucan is rocked!
BOOM! Gariniho lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lucan. Lucan tries to recover but Gariniho is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lucan lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neyman Gariniho!
Neyman Gariniho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 10336 p4p, 653 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 4535 p4p, 485 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lucan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steel Penn Alliance drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lucan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lucan has hold of one of Steel Penn Alliance's legs. Steel Penn Alliance is fighting the takedown attempt but Lucan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (0) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel Penn Alliance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving.
Lucan preventing the sweep.
Lucan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn Alliance dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (2) Lucan
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lucan holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan working for a triangle but Steel Penn Alliance defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn Alliance advances to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from Lucan's half guard. Lucan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance'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.
Lucan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn Alliance has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (5) vs (2) Lucan
Steel Penn Alliance moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn Alliance (7) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a guillotine from mount but Lucan is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Lucan from getting the reversal.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Steel Penn Alliance is really struggling to control Lucan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan tries to control Steel Penn Alliance's body but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him off. Lucan squirms to his side and now Steel Penn Alliance has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn Alliance (10) vs (2) Lucan
Lucan is holding onto Steel Penn Alliance's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Lucan just trying to survive but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to stick to Lucan's back but Lucan is turning into Steel Penn Alliance. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel Penn Alliance's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lucan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (10) vs (4) Lucan
Steel Penn Alliance keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Lucan preventing the sweep.
Lucan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lucan looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn Alliance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (12) vs (4) Lucan
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Lucan keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn Alliance pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn Alliance is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan looking to control.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lucan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel Penn Alliance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucan looking to control.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Lucan is controlling Steel Penn Alliance's posture.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan 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.
Lucan controls Steel Penn Alliance momentarily but Steel Penn Alliance frees himself.
Steel Penn Alliance is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance preventing the sweep.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (12) vs (6) Lucan
Lucan passes into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control here.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn Alliance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and defends easily.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn Alliance defends it well.
Lucan is working for a kimura here but Steel Penn Alliance manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lucan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (14) vs (6) Lucan
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel Penn Alliance jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (17) vs (6) Lucan
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lucan gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn Alliance sits in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan keeping hold of Steel Penn Alliance's head, controlling as best he can.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is keen to just control but Lucan is a slippery customer.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lucan sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (20) vs (6) Lucan
Lucan wants to hold on but Steel Penn Alliance pushes him away.
Lucan gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance controlling the action here.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn Alliance is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn Alliance preventing the sweep.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
Steel Penn Alliance passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (23) vs (6) Lucan
Lucan is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Lucan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lucan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Lucan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lucan wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lucan trying to control here.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a kimura but Lucan is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn Alliance is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
A very excited looking The Steel Penn Alliance 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:
ADWGC 7
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 4395 p4p, 468 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 7225 p4p, 575 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Edwin Lucan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edwin Lucan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie has Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie has Lucan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lucan tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Gracie
Lucan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Lucan is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Lucan seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Lucan won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucan is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (7) Gracie
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Gracie trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (6) vs (7) Gracie
Lucan tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Lucan working for the choke.
Lucan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie tries to escape but Lucan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Lucan gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lucan looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to break free.
Lucan looking for the RNC.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lucan's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (9) Gracie
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (9) Gracie
Lucan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan trying to control the position.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Lucan's legs - danger averted.
Lucan has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (8) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie slows the pace down.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie takes a little break here. Lucan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lucan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie controlling the position.
Lucan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Lucan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucan tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 14 to 8.
A very excited looking Santiago Gracie 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:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vito Mazzini (ranked 1917 p4p, 234 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 4289 p4p, 442 weight class). Mazzini kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fade To Black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan shoots in looking for a takedown. Mazzini tries to sprawl out of it but Lucan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mazzini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mazzini is fending him off so far but Lucan persists. Nope, Mazzini circles away and we're back to standing.
Mazzini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Lucan
Mazzini is looking to advance position but Lucan won't allow it.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazzini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lucan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan tries to roll over but Mazzini keeps him under control.
Lucan is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini is pressing down on Lucan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucan is holding on for now.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Mazzini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mazzini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mazzini wants to take a breather but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucan is trying to control Mazzini's posture. Mazzini takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Lucan! Mazzini is rotating here... this could be the end... Lucan is out! Mazzini has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini retains his middleweight title!
Vito Mazzini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 2046 p4p, 254 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 4233 p4p, 436 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody's Fool. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan gets a clinch.
Dravezesdi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lucan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan has his feet on Dravezesdi's thighs here. He's pushed Dravezesdi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dravezesdi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
A victorious Edwin Lucan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Syn Europe 99
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Lucan fails with the takedown
and Nathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nathan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucan scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Lucan misses
and Nathan counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucan throws a head kick that misses.
Nathan misses with a low kick as Lucan jumps back.
Nathan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Nathan takes the fight into the clinch.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Nathan is controlling him.
Lucan tries to break free but Nathan pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan slowing the pace effectively.
I was talking to Nathan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Nathan has him pressed against the cage.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Nathan has him pressed against the cage.
Nathan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lucan or not.
Lucan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nathan is stalling here.
#T1#
Lucan working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nathan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lucan misses with some punches.
Nathan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nathan misses with a punch to the body.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Nathan has him pressed against the cage.
Nathan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lucan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nathan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lucan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lucan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nathan has him pressed against the cage.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucan being controlled against the cage.
Nathan scores with a shot to the side of Lucan's head.
Nathan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Nathan digs a right hand into Lucan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucan's gas tank.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nathan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nathan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nathan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lucan up against the cage.#TD2#
Lucan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nathan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Nathan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Nathan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Nathan looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lucan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan is keen to just control but Nathan is a slippery customer.
Lucan prevents Nathan from improving his position.
Lucan trying to mount his opponent but Nathan defends it.
Lucan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nathan is looking to control Lucan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nathan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Nathan looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Lucan stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
Lucan throws a sloppy head kick and Nathan moves out of range easily.
Lucan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucan throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Nathan has been cut.#CL2#
Lucan gets a clinch.
Nathan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucan lands a nice uppercut.
Nathan lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nathan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ray Nathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Nathan digs a right hand into Lucan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucan's gas tank.
Nathan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucans head.
Lucan tries to score a body lock takedown but Nathan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Lucan controls the action.
Nathan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucan's elbow.
Nathan taking a breather.
Nathan tries a body shot but Lucan blocks it.
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 Ray Nathan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lucan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nathan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Nathan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucan.
Lucan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lucan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nathan counters with a leg kick.
Lucan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nathan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucan's knee momentarily.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nathan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lucan cracks a nice hook into Nathan's ribs.
Edwin Lucan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nathan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucan fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Nathan!
Lucan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lucan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Lucan looks to land a body kick but Nathan moved away.
Nathan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucan. Nathan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nathan.
Lucan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucan misses with a few strikes there.
Lucan is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucan.
Lucan tries to clinch but Nathan moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lucan throws a poor cross that misses
and Nathan counters with a thumping low kick.
Nathan thumps Lucan with a low kick.
Ray Nathan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nathan swings for the body but Lucan moves out of range.
Nathan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lucan throws a fast counter high kick but Nathan manages to duck under it in time.
Nathan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
A low kick from Lucan is predictable there
and Nathan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nathan moves out of range as Lucan strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nathan. Lucan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lucan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nathan counters with a body kick.
Lucan throws a series of punches but Nathan moves out of range.
Nathan throws a leg kick which misses Lucan's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucan tries to avoid it.
Lucan moves in looking to clinch but Nathan pushes him off.
Lucan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nathan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nathan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nathan.
Lucan throws a sloppy head kick and Nathan moves out of range easily. #CL#
Nathan moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nathan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Lucan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nathan leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lucan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lucan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lucan is looking to control Nathan's arms but Nathan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lucan has his back to the cage.
Nathan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nathan misses with a body punch.
Nathan is pressed up against the cage. Lucan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nathan down to the mat. Nathan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ray Nathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Lucan has his takedown stuffed
and Nathan counters with a good low kick that Lucan was not able to check.
Lucan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nathan counters with an inside leg kick.
Lucan throws a series of punches but Nathan moves out of range.
Nathan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nathan counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Lucan darts in looking for a takedown but Nathan gets double underhooks and turns Lucan into the cage.
Nathan is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Nathan moves into the clinch.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Nathan is controlling him.
Nathan is leaning against Lucan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nathan stalling the fight.
Nathan stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nathan.
A head punch on the inside from Lucan fails to land.
Nathan has Lucan pressed against the cage.
Nathan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nathan pushes Lucan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nathan cracks Lucan with a nice body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Lucan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Nathan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nathan moves into range and clinches up with Lucan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nathan.
Nice body punch from Nathan - that landed with a thud.
Lucan letting Nathan take a breather here.
Nathan misses with a punch to the body.
Nathan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nathan as the two fighters clinch.
Lucan is looking to break free of the clinch but Nathan has double underhooks.
Nathan stalls.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Nathan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Nathan.
Lucan wants to take the fight to the mat but Nathan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nathan misses with a punch to the body.
Nathan blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Nathan.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nathan scores with a shot to the side of Lucan's head.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nathan lands a body punch.
Lucan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nathan gets underhooks to prevent Lucan's takedown attempt.
Lucan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nathan works Lucan's body with a nice hook.
Lucan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nathan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nathan tries to clinch up but Lucan circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Nathan tenderised Lucan's leg. Lucan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lucan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nathan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lucan circles away.
Lucan misses with a right hand
and Nathan counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Lucan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lucan avoids a kick to the body.
Lucan feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Nathan closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan tries to break the clinch but Nathan is controlling the position.
A short left from Nathan.
Lucan working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nathan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nathan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray Nathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Nathan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nathan lands a nice hook to Lucan's body. Lucan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucan throws a lazy uppercut
and Nathan counters with a leg kick.
Lucan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nathan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ray Nathan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lucan misses with a two punch combination.
Lucan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nathan wants to clinch.
Nathan wants to clinch.
Nathan moves out of range as Lucan strikes.
Lucan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Nathan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nathan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nathan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Lucan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Nathan misses its target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nathan.
Lucan tries for a takedown but Nathan circles away easily
and Nathan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Nathan slips under a jab from Lucan.
Nathan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lucan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick from Nathan.
Lucan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nathan counters with a leg kick.
Lucan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nathan.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nathan - that will leave a mark!
Nice body punch from Nathan.
Lucan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No joy there for Lucan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nathan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edwin Lucan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping body kick lands there for Nathan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Nathan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nathan, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Nathan!
A very excited looking Ray Nathan 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:
DARE NYE BLAST
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Lucan misses with a takedown
and Meeks counters with a two punch combo.
Meeks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucan momentarily.
#CL#
Meeks has closed the distance and engaged Lucan in a clinch.
Meeks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Meeks.
#BC#
Meeks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucan throws a wild body kick that Meeks sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Meeks closes the distance and pushes Lucan back into the cage.
Lucan is trying to force a seperation but Meeks has the dominant position.#BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meeks throws a body shot but no joy.
Meeks feints a jab and as Lucan dips his head, Meeks unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Lucan right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Lucan falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Meeks smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buzz Meeks!
Buzz Meeks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
UCF America 5
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Lucan misses with a double jab
and Salvatierra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucan throws a combination that misses
and Salvatierra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucan thinking.
Salvatierra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Lucan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salvatierra doesn't seem phased though.
Salvatierra dodges the punch combination from Lucan.
Salvatierra throws a quick counter head kick but Lucan was just out of range.
Lucan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvatierra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvatierra defends well and Lucan ends up having to push Salvatierra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvatierra looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lucan throws a right hand that misses
and Salvatierra counters with an outside leg kick.
Lucan takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lucan duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Raul Salvatierra has been cut.
Lucan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salvatierra.
Lucan misses with a takedown attempt
and Salvatierra counters with an inside leg kick.
Raul Salvatierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Lucan looks winded!#T1#
Lucan misses with a body punch
enabling Salvatierra to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salvatierra throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lucan avoids it.
Lucan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salvatierra counters with a big right hand! Oh Lucan is in trouble here! Salvatierra follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Salvatierra!
Our winner, Raul Salvatierra, 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:
UCF America 3
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov leaves Lucan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Lucan had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Kuznetsov has been cut.
No joy there for Lucan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucan fails with the takedown.
Kuznetsov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lucan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucan cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lucan goes for a double leg but Kuznetsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuznetsov continues to drive forward.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kuznetsov shoots in and gets a takedown into Lucan's guard.
Kuznetsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lucan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuznetsov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuznetsov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuznetsov! #REVR##T1#
Kuznetsov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuznetsov.
Lucan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuznetsov's best efforts.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Kuznetsov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucan defending well though.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucan.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuznetsov defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Lucan's legs - danger averted.
Lucan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lucan tries for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Kuznetsov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuznetsov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuznetsov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lucan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Lucan eventually gives up the hold.
Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.
Lucan trying to mount his opponent but Kuznetsov defends it. #SUB2#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuznetsov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuznetsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Kuznetsov tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuznetsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Kuznetsov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Lucan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kuznetsov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Lucan!
An out of breath Edwin Lucan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UCF America
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lucan drives through with a takedown into Bagov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lucan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lucan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bagov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagov is refusing to be controlled, as Lucan sits in half guard.
Bagov is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bagov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan is pressing down on Bagov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bagov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Bagov is defending it quite comfortably.
Bagov gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lucan trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lucan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bagov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Guts & Glory Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lucan tries to stand but Bagov is controlling from the bottom.
Bagov controls Lucan momentarily but Lucan frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bagov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lucan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bagov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bagov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bagov trying to hold on to Lucan's head to control him but Lucan postures up.
#SUB#
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back.
Bagov wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.
#T3#
Lucan is looking to take a break and control but Bagov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bagov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bagov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lucan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagov is just riding it out for now. Lucan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bagov actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
Bagov trying to control here.
Bagov is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bagov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagov looking to control.
#SUB#
Bagov looking for a guillotine here but Lucan defends easily.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagov is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Lucan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Lucan does no damage.
Lucan scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Ali Bagov has been cut.#TD2#
Lucan 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#
Bagov is looking for a triangle but Lucan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bagov working for a triangle but Lucan defends it easily.
Bagov trying to control the position.
Lucan pushes down on Bagov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bagov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov tries to get to full guard but Lucan has control of the leg.
Lucan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucan is looking to advance position but Bagov won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bagov wants to improve his position but Lucan is controlling well.
Bagov trying to control here.
Bagov moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Bagov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lucan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bagov has locked up a guillotine! Bagov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lucan is holding on here and Bagov must be using up a lot of energy. Lucan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bagov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ali Bagov!
A very excited looking Ali Bagov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Lucan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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.
Lucan works his way into full mount!
Del Oeste tries to hold on but Lucan pushes him away.
Del Oeste holds on, trying desperately to control.#SUB#
Lucan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Del Oeste is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Del Oeste and Lucan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lucan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Del Oeste is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Del Oeste is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lucan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lucan trying to control the position but Del Oeste is working away.
Del Oeste is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Del Oeste struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lucan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Del Oeste knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Del Oeste manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Del Oeste working over Lucan with some ground and pound. Lucan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Del Oeste prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Lucan gets back to full guard.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Del Oeste from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lucan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Oeste can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Oeste trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Del Oeste is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Oeste keeps working. #SUB2#
Del Oeste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Oeste is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lucan is working for a kimura here but Del Oeste manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lucan's guard.
Del Oeste slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Del Oeste working the ground and pound from side control.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lucan tries to bench press Del Oeste off him but Del Oeste keeps the position. #T4#
Lucan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Oeste's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
Del Oeste scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Del Oeste looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Oeste winds up and cracks Lucan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Del Oeste is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Del Oeste is looking for a kimura here.
Lucan moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Del Oeste from controlling successfully.
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 Edwin Lucan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lucan tries to land a front kick but Del Oeste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Lucan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Del Oeste tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lucan is in Del Oeste's guard.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Oeste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Del Oeste is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lucan frees his head nicely. Oh but Del Oeste has switched to an armbar! Lucan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryan Del Oeste!
After winning the bout, Ryan Del Oeste 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Lucan slips a jab and a cross from Summers.
Lucan misses with a double jab
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Summers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Summers looks to throw the jab but Lucan is out of range.
Lucan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Summers to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Summers defends well and Lucan ends up having to push Summers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Summers looks to land a left hand but Lucan moved out of range nicely.
Summers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Summers lands the left hand.
Lucan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Summers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nathan Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Lucan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
Summers darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Lucan is rocked!
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!
Lucan closes the distance but Summers moves to the side
and Summers counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Summers!
A victorious Nathan Summers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lucan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manboy's guard.
Lucan advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manboy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Lucan passes to side control.
Manboy is breathing heavily.
Lucan just content to control the position.
Lucan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manboy!
Manboy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lucan quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lucan but it's paid off an Manboy is forced to tap! Nice work by Lucan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
Our winner, Edwin Lucan, 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:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 4056 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3205 p4p, 422 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz has closed the distance and engaged Lucan in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Lucan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lucan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thesz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thesz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucan.
Thesz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lucan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (0) vs (4) Thesz
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.
Thesz controls the position.
Lucan tries to roll but Thesz sticks to his back.
Thesz is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lucan with him. Lucan is trying to defend but Thesz has an arm under the chin now! Lucan grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aloysius Martin Thesz!
Aloysius Martin Thesz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4085 p4p, 463 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 4037 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland gets a double leg takedown into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Tamland pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Tamland postures up.
Lucan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tamland is posturing up here but Lucan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tamland tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tamland has to tap! Slick submission there by Lucan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Lucan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Brodie has been cut.
Lucan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucan stuffs the takedown attempt from Brodie. Brodie gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucan lands a jab to Brodie's midsection.#TD2#
Lucan drives through with a takedown into Brodie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brodie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lucan on the ground.
Lucan advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Lucan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brodie, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Lucan is trying to get an arm triangle but Brodie is defending well.
Lucan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Brodie is squirming around, avoiding Lucan's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Lucan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Lucan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brodie turns into him and now he's in Lucan's guard.
#SUB2#
Lucan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brodie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lucan is tightening it up a little... Brodie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brodie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brodie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lucan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edwin Lucan!
A relieved looking Edwin Lucan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 21639 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paea Talanoa (ranked 5839 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Talanoa's choice of entrance music: Tonga. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paea Talanoa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Talanoa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Talanoa
Lucan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Talanoa keeps moving.
Lucan pushing down on Talanoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Talanoa wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Talanoa wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa is staying active underneath Lucan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Talanoa is trying to maintain the position but Lucan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talanoa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Talanoa has his foot on Lucan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucan works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Talanoa's guard.
Talanoa tries to roll over but Lucan keeps him under control.
Lucan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Talanoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Lucan seems content to control.
Talanoa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucan forces his way into half guard.
Talanoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucan is trying to control. Talanoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lucan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (0) Talanoa
Talanoa is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Talanoa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Talanoa is looking for a sweep.
Lucan is looking to take a break and control but Talanoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa stops Lucan from passing to mount.
Lucan trying to control the position but Talanoa is working away.
Lucan working away.
Lucan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Talanoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Talanoa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lucan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lucan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Talanoa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Talanoa tries to bench press Lucan off him but Lucan keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talanoa keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Lucan stalls from top position.
Lucan works to advance to full mount. Talanoa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (7) vs (0) Talanoa
Talanoa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Talanoa manages to get to full guard.
Lucan trying to control but Talanoa is working from the bottom.
Talanoa has his feet on Lucan's thighs here. He's pushed Lucan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lucan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paea Talanoa!
After winning the bout, Paea Talanoa 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:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 21629 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bong Ki Duk (ranked 5896 p4p, 591 weight class). Ki Duk has chosen north korea's national anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ki Duk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (4) vs (0) Ki Duk
Ki Duk sneaks back into half guard.
Ki Duk is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucan is looking for a kimura but Ki Duk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucan to get the leverage.
Lucan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucan tries to pass to full mount but Ki Duk defends it.
Ki Duk wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ki Duk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ki Duk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucan is working away from the top position though.
Lucan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ki Duk's thigh. Ki Duk counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lucan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk looking to control.
Lucan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (7) vs (0) Ki Duk
Lucan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ki Duk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ki Duk struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ki Duk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ki Duk keeps working.
Lucan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ki Duk! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (9) vs (0) Ki Duk
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ki Duk wants to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ki Duk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lucan advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (11) vs (0) Ki Duk
Lucan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ki Duk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ki Duk struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Ki Duk's face as Lucan controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ki Duk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lucan but great work by Ki Duk. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (11) vs (4) Ki Duk
Lucan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ki Duk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lucan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ki Duk wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ki Duk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lucan is pressing down on Ki Duk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ki Duk wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (13) vs (4) Ki Duk
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ki Duk defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Ki Duk is having none of it.
Lucan is pressing down on Ki Duk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ki Duk is holding on for now.
Lucan is working for a kimura but Ki Duk is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan is trying to control. Ki Duk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ki Duk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lucan controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is pressing down on Ki Duk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ki Duk is holding on for now.
Lucan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (16) vs (4) Ki Duk
Lucan swings around for an armbar but Ki Duk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (16) vs (6) Ki Duk
Ki Duk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Ki Duk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ki Duk is aware though and is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ki Duk is one step ahead there.
Ki Duk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ki Duk trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan pulls Ki Duk in close to prevent any damage.
Ki Duk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ki Duk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ki Duk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ki Duk looking to pass the guard.
Ki Duk wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Ki Duk preventing the sweep.
Ki Duk is stalling in the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Ki Duk from controlling successfully.
Ki Duk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lucan working for a triangle but Ki Duk defends it easily.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Ki Duk is proving a slippery customer.
Ki Duk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk looking to pass the guard.
Ki Duk advances to half guard.
Lucan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lucan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ki Duk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ki Duk stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
Lucan wants to control the position but Ki Duk says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ki Duk is taking a breather. Lucan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lucan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Ki Duk controlling him for the moment.
Ki Duk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ki Duk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ki Duk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ki Duk controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ki Duk is looking to pass into half guard but Lucan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lucan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (18) vs (6) Ki Duk
Lucan trying to control but Ki Duk is working from the bottom.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ki Duk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ki Duk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ki Duk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ki Duk! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (18) vs (10) Ki Duk
Ki Duk works to advance to full mount. Lucan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (18) vs (12) Ki Duk
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan working to try and regain half guard.
Ki Duk tries to control but Lucan wriggling away.
Lucan is looking to improve his position but Ki Duk isn't that keen on the idea.
Lucan is squirming around, avoiding Ki Duk's attempts to control the action.
Lucan working to try and regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk trying to control but Lucan is having none of it.
Lucan tries to hold on but Ki Duk postures up.
Lucan is squirming around, avoiding Ki Duk's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucan takes the fight on points by 18 to 12.
A victorious Edwin Lucan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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