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Event:
Young Lions Abrahamia v Galute
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Facinelli darts in and clinches Lancaster up against the ropes.
Facinelli lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Facinelli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster prevents Facinelli from breaking the clinch.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks with his arms.
Facinelli slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Facinelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Facinelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Facinelli scores with a hook to the body. Lancaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Facinelli forces Lancaster back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Facinelli lands an uppercut.
Facinelli cracks Lancaster with a nice body shot.
Lancaster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Facinelli breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Facinelli throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Facinelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
Facinelli moves out of range of the body kick from Lancaster.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Facinelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Facinelli.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
Facinelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Facinelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Facinelli clinches with his opponent.
Facinelli taking a breather.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Facinelli stalling.
Facinelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancasters head.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Facinelli. #T2#
Facinelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Facinelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lancaster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Facinelli managing to block the knees to the body from Lancaster.
Facinelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks with his arms.
Lancaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Facinelli is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Facinelli.
Facinelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Facinelli avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Facinelli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lancaster obliges.
Facinelli tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Facinelli - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Facinelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Facinelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lancaster, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Facinelli breaks from the clinch.
Facinelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lancaster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Facinelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Facinelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lancaster throws a front kick aimed at Facinelli's knee but Facinelli avoids it well.
Facinelli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Facinelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Facinelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster tries to counter by clinching up but Facinelli breaks away and moves out of range.
Facinelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lancaster tries to move into range but Facinelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Facinelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facinelli scores with a body shot.
Facinelli moves out of range of the body kick from Lancaster.
Eric Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Facinelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lancaster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Facinelli clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Facinelli tries a knee to the head but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Facinelli trying to stall but Lancaster improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lancaster.
Facinelli is breathing heavily.
Facinelli is looking to break free of the clinch but Lancaster has double underhooks.
Facinelli working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Facinelli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Facinelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks with his arms.
Facinelli tries to circle away but Lancaster has him pinned against the ropes.
Facinelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Facinelli misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Facinelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Facinelli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Facinelli has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Facinelli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lancaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Facinelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Facinelli blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Facinelli throws a head kick that misses.
Joey Facinelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Facinelli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lancaster throws out a leg kick but Facinelli moves out of range and Lancaster only half commits.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Facinelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
Lancaster motions for Facinelli to come forward. Lancaster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Facinelli moved away.
Lancaster misses with a leg kick.
Lancaster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Facinelli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Facinelli moves out of range.
Facinelli checks a low kick from Lancaster.
Facinelli wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
Facinelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster connects with a leg kick. Facinelli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Facinelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Facinelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Facinelli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lancaster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lancaster throws a head kick but Facinelli moves out of range.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Facinelli.
Facinelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lancaster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Facinelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Facinelli lands a high kick!
Lancaster throws a body kick that misses.
Facinelli tries to counter with a clinch but Lancaster shakes him off and moves away.
Lancaster wants to clinch.#CL2#
Facinelli moves into range and clinches up with Lancaster.
Facinelli tries to stall but Lancaster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
Facinelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster prevents Facinelli from breaking the clinch.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
Facinelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lancaster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Facinelli's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Joey Facinelli has been cut.
Facinelli can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Facinelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Facinelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lancaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Facinelli is defending well for now.
Facinelli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Facinelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Facinelli tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Facinelli lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster looking to throw knees to the head but Facinelli is blocking nicely.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Facinelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Facinelli stalling in the clinch but Lancaster improves position.
Facinelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Facinelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Facinelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Facinelli digs a right hand into Lancaster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lancaster's gas tank.
Facinelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Facinelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Facinelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Lancaster won't allow it.
Facinelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lancaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Facinelli really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Facinelli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Facinelli lands a jab.
Lancaster tried to score with a low kick but Facinelli checks it.
Facinelli throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Facinelli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Facinelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Facinelli.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
Facinelli scores with a head kick.
Lancaster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a front kick aimed at Facinelli's knee but Facinelli avoids it well.
Facinelli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lancaster throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick from Lancaster misses.
Facinelli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Facinelli throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Facinelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Facinelli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Facinelli throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lancaster throws a sloppy head kick and Facinelli moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Facinelli forces Lancaster back against the ropes and clinches.
Lancaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Facinelli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Eric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster landing knees to the head.
Facinelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Facinelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
Facinelli effectively controlling the action here.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Facinelli avoids it.#T2#
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
Facinelli lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Facinelli.
Facinelli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Facinelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Facinelli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Facinelli manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Facinelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lancaster slips a jab and a cross from Facinelli.
Lancaster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Facinelli checks it well. #CL2#
Facinelli forces Lancaster back against the ropes and clinches.
Facinelli managing to block the knees to the body from Lancaster.
Facinelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eric Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Facinelli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Facinelli lands a head kick!
Facinelli throws a head kick that Lancaster semi-blocks.
Lancaster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
Lancaster instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Facinelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Facinelli is able to avoid easily.
Facinelli wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
Lancaster throws a sloppy head kick and Facinelli moves out of range easily.
Lancaster tries to land a leg kick but Facinelli saw it coming and moves away.
Facinelli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lancaster throws a low kick but Facinelli moves out of range easily.
Facinelli avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lancaster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lancaster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Facinelli.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Facinelli moves into the clinch.
Facinelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Facinelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Facinelli wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
A head kick misses from Lancaster.
Facinelli throws a one two combo.
Facinelli scores with a head kick.
Facinelli works over Lancaster's head and body with a nice combination.
Facinelli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Facinelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lancaster can pounce on him.
Lancaster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Facinelli checks it well.
Facinelli tries to counter with a clinch but Lancaster shakes him off and moves away.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
Facinelli checks a leg kick nicely.
Facinelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lancaster momentarily.
#CL2#
Lancaster tries to keep at a distance but Facinelli has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Facinelli lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Facinelli avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Facinelli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lancaster blocks it with crossed arms.
Lancaster looking to throw knees to the head but Facinelli is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Facinelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster throws a front kick aimed at Facinelli's knee but Facinelli avoids it well.
Facinelli blocks a head kick by Lancaster.
Facinelli wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
Facinelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
Facinelli lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Lancaster.
Facinelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lancaster momentarily.
Facinelli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lancaster looks to land a body kick but Facinelli moved away.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Facinelli.
Eric Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Facinelli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lancaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Facinelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Facinelli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Facinelli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Lancaster tries to clinch #TD#
and Gilbert counters with a shoot takedown. Lancaster fights it but they end up in 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.
Gilbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gilbert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Lancaster working for a triangle but Gilbert defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lancaster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilbert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gilbert has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lancaster to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gilbert is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lancaster pulls down on the head and he's put Gilbert to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Lancaster!
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