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Event:
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Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1# Lucia shoots in and drives through. Kshymensky sprawls well. Lucia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kshymensky as he jumps to the side. Lucia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jesse Kshymensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Lucia. Lucia shoots in looking for a takedown. Kshymensky tries to sprawl out of it but Lucia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kshymensky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lucia shoots in looking for a takedown. Kshymensky tries to sprawl out of it but Lucia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kshymensky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kshymensky throws a big counter combination but Lucia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Benji Lucia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kshymensky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucia has time to react. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lucia shoots in and drives through. Kshymensky sprawls well. Lucia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kshymensky . Kshymensky obviously looking to wear him down.
Lucia dives in and grabs Kshymensky 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kshymensky pushes down on Lucia's head and hops out. No luck for Lucia with that takedown attempt. #T1# Nice sprawl there from Kshymensky as Lucia shoots in.#TD# Kshymensky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lucia quickly recovers to half guard. Kshymensky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Kshymensky 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.
Still in half guard, Kshymensky seems content to control.#SUB2# Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Lucia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# Kshymensky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2# Lucia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kshymensky pulls his head out easily. 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. Kshymensky connects with a nice short shot to Lucia's temple. #SUB2# Lucia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kshymensky controlling the pace. Kshymensky seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lucia for as long as he can get away with. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kshymensky lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB2# Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kshymensky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2# Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lucia wants to get back to full guard. Kshymensky is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Lucia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Lucia actively working from the bottom here. Kshymensky slips a nice elbow through Lucia's hands, connecting with Lucia's forehead. Kshymensky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4# Kshymensky lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# Lucia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Lucia looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lucia looks winded! Lucia is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Lucia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kshymensky pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Lucia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kshymensky pushes past his half guard into mount! Kshymensky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kshymensky punishing his opponent with strikes. Kshymensky looking to finish Lucia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lucia! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lucia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kshymensky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kshymensky tries to control but Lucia wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kshymensky dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Good leg kick by Kshymensky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lucia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# Kshymensky gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Lucia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Lucia looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kshymensky slips a nice elbow through Lucia's hands, connecting with Lucia's forehead.#SUB2# Lucia actively working from the bottom here.#T1# 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. Kshymensky connects with a nice short shot to Lucia's temple. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Kshymensky is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Lucia actively working from the bottom here. Lucia wants to sweep but Kshymensky has passed to side control! Kshymensky lands some shots froms side control. Lucia is looking for a sweep. Kshymensky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Lucia taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lucia tries to buck Kshymensky off but Kshymensky is having none of it.#SUB# Kshymensky is trying to get an arm triangle but Lucia is defending well. Lucia is looking to regain half guard here but Kshymensky keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# Lucia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Kshymensky working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Kshymensky is looking for a kimura but Lucia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kshymensky to get the leverage. Kshymensky performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Lucia actively working from the bottom here. Kshymensky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Lucia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Lucia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Lucia actively working from the bottom here. Lucia is breathing heavily. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kshymensky in particular looking to stall.#T3# Kshymensky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Lucia looking for submissions off his back. Kshymensky 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. #SUB# Lucia is defending against the submission attempts here by Kshymensky .
Kshymensky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Lucia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Lucia looking for submissions off his back.#T4# Kshymensky working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Lucia looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kshymensky performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Lucia actively working from the bottom here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kshymensky controlling the action here. #SUB2# Lucia looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kshymensky dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# A cross from Kshymensky lands. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kshymensky , right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kshymensky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jesse Kshymensky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lucia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kshymensky counters with a left and a right that stings Lucia. Lucia misses with a takedown attempt - Kshymensky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kshymensky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucia can do to turn this around? Lucia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lucia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kshymensky as he jumps to the side. Jesse Kshymensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Lucia. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kshymensky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucia. Lucia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lucia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD# Lucia tries to sprawl but Kshymensky drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1# 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. Kshymensky connects with a nice short shot to Lucia's temple. Lucia is staying active underneath Kshymensky , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kshymensky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Lucia with the active half guard here but Kshymensky passes nicely into side control. Kshymensky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucia keeps working. Lucia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kshymensky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Lucia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Kshymensky is working Lucia over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2# Kshymensky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Kshymensky has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB# Kshymensky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lucia is looking to improve his position but Kshymensky isn't that keen on the idea. Kshymensky has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lucia's face.
Lucia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kshymensky with the ground and pound from mount. Lucia is looking to get to half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The referee warns Lucia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3# Lucia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SU# Kshymensky decides to return to a standing position. Lucia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kshymensky defends it nicely. Kshymensky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kshymensky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jesse Kshymensky is winning the standup battle so far. Kshymensky throws out a powerful jab.#T4# Lucia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A punch combination from Kshymensky misses. #TD# Kshymensky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lucia! Kshymensky cracks Lucia with a big elbow. Jesse Kshymensky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kshymensky moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Lucia is looking for a sweep. Kshymensky trying to control the action but Lucia is working from the bottom. Benji Lucia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lucia tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Kshymensky takes a little break here. Lucia wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight! Jesse Kshymensky showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kshymensky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Jesse Kshymensky ! Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Jesse Kshymensky ! Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Jesse Kshymensky !
Jesse Kshymensky wins by unanimous decision! A very excited looking Jesse Kshymensky 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: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Lucia feints and as Rego raises his hands in defense, Lucia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# Rego kicks Lucia off and gets to his feet. Rego throws a nice inside leg kick. Lucia shoots in for a takedown but Rego shows good takedown defense. #TD2# Rego throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lucia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rego is in Lucia's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Rego is posturing up here but Lucia has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rego tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rego has to tap! Slick submission there by Lucia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benji Lucia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo takes a swing at Lucia's ribcage but misses. Aldo lands with an overhand left.#CUT# It looks like Benji Lucia has been cut. Lucia doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Lucia fails to land the takedown. Aldo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left lands for Aldo. Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucia sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##CL2# Lucia moves into range and clinches up with Aldo. Aldo digs a right hand into Lucia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucia's gas tank. Aldo scores with a shoulder strike. Aldo lands a shoulder strike. Aldo gets underhooks to prevent Lucia's takedown attempt.
Aldo is working Lucia over against the cage. Lucia is trying to pull guard but Aldo has him pressed against the cage. Juan Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Lucia. Lucia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aldo to keep the fight standing.#TD2# Lucia pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# Lucia working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
Aldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Lucia trying to strike off his back.
#T2# Lucia throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucia is keeping the position for now. Lucia trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Lucia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Lucia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldo defends it easily.#SUB2# Lucia is looking for a triangle but Aldo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Lucia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lucia wants to get back to his feet but Aldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2# Lucia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Lucia working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
Lucia throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2# Lucia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldo defends it easily.#SUB2# Lucia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldo defends well.#T4##SUB2# Lucia is looking for a triangle but Aldo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Lucia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Lucia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Lucia is looking for a triangle but Aldo pushes his legs off easily.
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 Juan Aldo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Benji Lucia's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucia. Benji Lucia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lucia slips under a jab. Aldo misses with a body shot.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside. Lucia tries to clinch up. An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lucia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucia throws a combination. Aldo tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Aldo throws out a loose jab but Lucia uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Aldo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Aldo cracks Lucia with a right hand to the side of the head. Lucia moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off. Lucia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand. A swing and a miss from Aldo. Aldo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lucia, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2# Lucia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Lucia moves out of range as Aldo strikes. Jab, jab by Aldo - just one landing. Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucia can do to turn this around? Lucia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucia wants to counter with a clinch but Aldo pushes him away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aldo throws a hook but Lucia blocks it. Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucia.
Lucia is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Aldo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucia.#T3# Aldo scores with a nice strike. Lucia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside. Lucia tries to clinch up. Aldo is looking to counter punch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Lucia. Juan Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Lucia.#T4# Lucia shoots in for a double leg but Aldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lucia tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range. Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucia wants to counter the offense by Aldo and move into the clinch position. Aldo keeps the fight on the outside. Lucia misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo throws a body punch but Lucia moves out of range. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lucia wants to clinch and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Aldo dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Benji Lucia's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Lucia fails in his attempt to clinch. No luck for Lucia with that takedown attempt. Aldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lucia counters with a stiff right hand. Lucia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Lucia wants to clinch and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lucia tries to clinch up. Lucia slips under a jab from Aldo. Lucia feints a counter leg kick. Juan Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Lucia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lucia wants to clinch but Aldo slips to the side and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT# That has opened up Benji Lucia's cut even more. Aldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lucia shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Juan Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Lucia. Lucia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldo defends it nicely.#T2# Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucia is just out of range. Lucia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucia.
Lucia wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance. Lucia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away. Nice straight punches there by Aldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aldo. Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lucia tries to clinch up#KD# and Aldo counters with a crisp one two that drops Lucia! Aldo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lucia to his feet! Lucia is in big trouble!#ROC# Lucia is rocked!#T3# Lucia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Aldo misses with a hook. Lucia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab. Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldo pinned against the cage. Aldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lucia wants to clinch. Lucia tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Benji Lucia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss! It seemed like Lucia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight! Juan Aldo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Aldo!
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