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Event:
LIA 30: I Didn't Rent It Shoes
Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1#
DeLeon lands with a hook. Weitzman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot lands for DeLeon.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeLeon as he jumps to the side.
DeLeon catches Weitzman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Andreas Weitzman has been cut.
Weitzman with a poor takedown
and DeLeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andreas Weitzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weitzman misses with a takedown attempt
and DeLeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weitzman thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLeon leaves Weitzman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weitzman is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeLeon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weitzman with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeLeon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeLeon jabs Weitzman right on the nose. Weitzman blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Weitzman misses with a takedown attempt
and DeLeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weitzman thinking.
Weitzman is breathing heavily.
Weitzman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Weitzman is rocked!
DeLeon tests Weitzman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Weitzman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeLeon connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Weitzman tumbling to the canvas! DeLeon pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Weitzman was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Donito DeLeon!
After the big win, Donito DeLeon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Island's Forbidden Fruits and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
LIA 26: Parlance Of Our Times
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weitzman swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Weitzman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Weitzman 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#
Souza has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Weitzman. Oh but Souza has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Weitzman goes limp - he's gone! Souza jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
LIA 19: He Fixes The Cable?
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Weitzman dives in for a single leg takedown but Cutolo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cutolo misses with a straight left.
Cutolo misses with an uppercut. Weitzman saw that one coming.
Weitzman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cutolo defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Cutolo coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo thuds his right hand into Weitzman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Weitzman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cutolo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutolo leaves Weitzman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cutolo.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cutolo sprawls well. Cutolo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weitzman gets slowly back to his feet.
Cutolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Cutolo throws a body punch but Weitzman moves out of range.
Weitzman tries to counter with a takedown but Cutolo is quick to defend against it.
Weitzman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cutolo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weitzman scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Cutolo lands.
Cutolo scores with a jab to the body.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cutolo counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Weitzman.
Weitzman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cutolo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weitzman somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.#T3#
Cutolo lands a head shot.
Cutolo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weitzman's hands.
Cutolo lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Weitzman shoots in and gets a takedown into Cutolo's guard.#SUB#
Weitzman 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. #SUB#
Weitzman 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. #T4##SUB#
Weitzman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weitzman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Weitzman 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.
We've been informed that Cutolo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weitzman trying to control but Cutolo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Weitzman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Weitzman closes the distance and clinches up with Cutolo, looking for a takedown. Weitzman pushes Cutolo against the cage but Cutolo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cutolo throws out a counter right but Weitzman avoids it with no problem.
Andreas Weitzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weitzman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Cutolo as Weitzman shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Weitzman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cutolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weitzman misses with a takedown attempt
and Weitzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Cutolo as Weitzman shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Cutolo misses.#T1##TD#
Weitzman gets a double leg takedown into Cutolo's guard.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weitzman wants to control from the top but Cutolo keeps moving.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weitzman stays in close to Cutolo's body and controls the position.
Cutolo is looking to stand up but Weitzman isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Weitzman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cutolo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Weitzman drops back looking for a leg! Cutolo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutolo manages to kick Weitzman off! Weitzman jumps back into Cutolo's guard. #SUB#
Weitzman drops back looking for a leg! Cutolo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cutolo manages to kick Weitzman off! Weitzman jumps back into Cutolo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weitzman trying to control but Cutolo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Weitzman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Cutolo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weitzman has his takedown stuffed
and Cutolo counters with a straight right hand.
Andreas Weitzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weitzman shoots in but Cutolo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cutolo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Weitzman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Weitzman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cutolo's guard.#T4##SUB#
Weitzman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weitzman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cutolo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weitzman wants to pass the guard but Cutolo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Weitzman 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cutolo is looking to stand back up but Weitzman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cutolo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Cutolo finds it's way through Weitzman's defenses.
Cutolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weitzman.
Weitzman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weitzman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cutolo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cutolo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weitzman shoots in looking for a takedown but Cutolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weitzman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weitzman misses with a takedown
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Weitzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cutolo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands a jab.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown but Cutolo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cutolo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weitzman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weitzman darts in looking for a takedown but Cutolo gets double underhooks and turns Weitzman into the cage.
Cutolo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cutolo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weitzman.
Cutolo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Weitzman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cutolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Weitzman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weitzman takes a jab right on the kisser.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weitzman.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cutolo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutolo lands with a shot to the body.
Weitzman ducks right into an uppercut from Cutolo.
Raffaele Cutolo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Weitzman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cutolo as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cutolo! But no joy.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cutolo as he jumps to the side.
Weitzman walks into a straight right hand from Cutolo.
A left lands for Cutolo.
Weitzman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Weitzman is rocked!#T4#
Weitzman dives in and grabs Cutolo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cutolo pushes down on Weitzman's head and hops out.
Weitzman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Weitzman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Weitzman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Weitzman showed some decent athleticism there.
Weitzman seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Weitzman is trying to control the action in half guard but Cutolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andreas Weitzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Weitzman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cutolo is just riding it out for now. Weitzman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Weitzman is trying to work for a kimura but Cutolo is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raffaele Cutolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cutolo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raffaele Cutolo!
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Event:
LIA 12: I Am The Walrus
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Hasanov scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Andreas Weitzman has been cut.#TD2#
Weitzman drives through with a takedown into Hasanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Weitzman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Weitzman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Weitzman drops back looking for a leg! Hasanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hasanov manages to kick Weitzman off! Weitzman jumps back into Hasanov's guard.
Hasanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weitzman on the ground.#SUB2#
Weitzman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hasanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Weitzman has Hasanov in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Weitzman is looking for a triangle but Hasanov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Weitzman looking to control.
Hasanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Weitzman pushes a forearm under Hasanov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hasanov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andreas Weitzman!
Post fight, Andreas Weitzman took to the microphone: 'The next victim is Dick Mahoney! This belt doesn't belong to you! It's mine and i'll take it!'.
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Event:
LIA 9: Like An Irish Monk?
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weitzman is defended easily by Souza.#CL#
Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Weitzman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Souza regains guard.
Weitzman trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza 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.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Souza tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weitzman wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving. #SUB#
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weitzman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Souza is tightening it up a little... Weitzman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Weitzman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Weitzman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ronaldo Souza!
In his post fight interview, Ronaldo Souza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Andreas Weitzman had this to say: 'Well Congratulations to Ronaldo Souza,he's really tough fighter and ummm i'll comeback stronger and faster.'.
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Event:
LIA 6: Don't Be Fatuous
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Weitzman gets a 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.
Obamacare is doing well to control the position and prevent Weitzman from advancing to side control.
Weitzman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Weitzman 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! Obamacare is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andreas Weitzman!
A relieved looking Andreas Weitzman 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:
LIA 2: The Bums Lost
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Weitzman misses the shot to the body.
Sensei tries for a takedown but Weitzman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sensei slaps away a takedown attempt from Weitzman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sensei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weitzman misses with a straight right.
Sensei throws a big counter combination but Weitzman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sensei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weitzman circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sativa Sensei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weitzman tries to clinch but Sensei is having none of it. #TD#
Sensei closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Weitzman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sensei's best efforts.
Sensei is trying to control the action in half guard but Weitzman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sensei uses his free foot to push down on Weitzman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Weitzman.
Weitzman working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Sensei works his way to his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weitzman wants to escape the position.
Weitzman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Weitzman tries to break free.
#SUB#
Sensei working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Weitzman trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
Weitzman is trying to stand back up.
Weitzman is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Weitzman showing good submission defense here.
Weitzman turns into Sensei and is now in his guard.
Weitzman content to stall in guard here.
Weitzman wants to control from the top but Sensei keeps moving. #T3#
Weitzman wants to stand but Sensei is controlling his posture from full guard.
Weitzman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weitzman slips nicely into half guard.
Weitzman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sensei wants to improve his position but Weitzman is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sensei trying to control but Weitzman postures up.
#SUB#
Sensei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sensei tries to kick Weitzman off but Weitzman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Sensei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weitzman pulls his head out easily.
Sensei is looking to control Weitzman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sensei avoid being mounted?
Weitzman is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sensei manages to get to full guard.
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 Sativa Sensei 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#
Sensei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weitzman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Sensei drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weitzman wants to stand but Sensei is controlling the position.
Sativa Sensei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Weitzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weitzman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sensei's guard. #REVB#
Sensei wants to get back to his feet but Weitzman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Weitzman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Weitzman drops back looking for a leg! Sensei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sensei manages to kick Weitzman off! Weitzman jumps back into Sensei's guard.
Weitzman controlling from the top position. #T1#
Let's hope that Weitzman 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.#SUB#
Weitzman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weitzman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensei is retaining full guard.
Weitzman postures up.
Weitzman throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sensei has a closed guard, preventing Weitzman from standing up.
Sensei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sensei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weitzman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sensei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sativa Sensei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sensei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weitzman tries to avoid it but Sensei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weitzman to the ground. Weitzman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sensei fails with a takedown attempt.
Sensei dives in and grabs Weitzman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weitzman pushes down on Sensei's head and hops out.
Weitzman misses with a head kick.
Sensei shoots in but Weitzman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Sensei closes the distance and clinches up with Weitzman, looking for a takedown. Sensei pushes Weitzman against the cage but Weitzman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sensei shoots in looking for a takedown. Weitzman tries to sprawl out of it but Sensei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weitzman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sensei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sensei shoots in for a double leg but Weitzman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weitzman doesn't manage to clinch there - Sensei circles away.
Sensei goes for a double leg but Weitzman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weitzman continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Weitzman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weitzman wants to free his trapped foot but Sensei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Weitzman stalling. #T4##SUB#
Sensei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weitzman wants to stand up but Sensei has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Weitzman is thwarting Sensei's attempts to control the position.
Weitzman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weitzman wants to pass the guard but Sensei is defending well.
Weitzman is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Weitzman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Weitzman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weitzman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Weitzman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weitzman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weitzman throws a wild body kick that Sensei sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Sensei shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weitzman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Weitzman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Weitzman is working for takedown but Sensei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sensei keeps control of Weitzman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weitzman tries to pull guard but Sensei holds him up against the cage and eventually Weitzman drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei is working for takedown but Weitzman is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Weitzman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Sensei jumps guard and drags Weitzman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Sensei is trying to keep Weitzman in close.
Weitzman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sensei wants to sweep here but Weitzman controlling him for the moment.
Sensei working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Sensei is looking for a triangle but Weitzman pushes his legs off easily.
Sensei throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sensei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weitzman.
Sensei keeping moving, preventing Weitzman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sensei takes a swing at Weitzman's ribcage but misses.
Weitzman misses with a head kick.
Weitzman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weitzman wants it to stay on the feet.
Weitzman with the counter takedown but Sensei avoids it easily.#TD2#
Weitzman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Weitzman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU2#
Weitzman stands up.
Sativa Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Weitzman drives through with a takedown into Sensei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sensei wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Weitzman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sensei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weitzman wants to pass the guard but Sensei is keeping the position.
Weitzman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weitzman wants to control from the top but Sensei keeps moving.
Sensei has Weitzman pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weitzman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weitzman fails to land the takedown.
Sativa Sensei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Weitzman.
Sensei fails with a takedown attempt.
Weitzman throws a counter combo.#CL#
Sensei pushes Weitzman up against the cage in a clinch.
Sensei stops a takedown attempt from Weitzman.
Sensei goes for a takedown attempt but Weitzman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andreas Weitzman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Sensei with that takedown attempt.
Weitzman tries to close the distance and clinch but Sensei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sensei enables Weitzman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sensei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Weitzman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weitzman 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Weitzman!
An out of breath Andreas Weitzman 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Weitzman shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weitzman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West attempts a counter takedown but Weitzman avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
West darts in and clinches Weitzman up against the cage.
Good body shot from West.
Weitzman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
West manages to break the clinch.
Weitzman falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and West counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Weitzman wants to control but West is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weitzman wants to get back to full guard.
West throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
West takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Weitzman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
West has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Weitzman is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Weitzman has his feet on West's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
West defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weitzman.
Wild West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Weitzman.
Weitzman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
West throws a front kick aimed at Weitzman's knee but Weitzman avoids it well.
Weitzman darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Weitzman into the cage. #CL2#
Weitzman forces West back against the cage and clinches.
West is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weitzman is defending well for now.#BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Weitzman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
West instigates a clinch.
Weitzman tries for a takedown but West manages to get underhooks.
West missing with knees to the body.
West can't get the takedown.
West stalling the fight.
#T3#
Weitzman blocks an elbow strike from West.
#TD2#
Weitzman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed West clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
West tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Weitzman has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! West is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andreas Weitzman!
After winning the bout, Andreas Weitzman 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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