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Event:
WFC 16:Rose vs Rurik
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1# Pond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lima. Pond feints the counter takedown. Lima thuds a left hand into Pond's body.#TD# Pond gets caught napping as Lima dives in and scores a takedown. Pond manages to retain guard.#SUB# Lima drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pond looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pond looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pond! #REVB# Pond 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 Lima's shoulder. That is not cool. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lima is trying to buck Pond off. Lima can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Pond keeps moving and retains side control. Pond working away.#T1# Pond misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Lima wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Pond working away. Lima is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pond has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2# Pond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lima has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pond but great work by Lima. Lima trying to control the position but Pond is working away. #SUB# Lima has an Americana. Pond didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lima is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lima hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Lima!
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Event:
WFC FN 3:Donnelly vs Johnson
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1# Lima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Lima misses. Lima misses with a wild body shot. Draka has a takedown stuffed. Lima dives in and grabs Draka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Draka pushes down on Lima's head and hops out. Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draka moves away. Draka shoots for a takedown but Lima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Draka swivels and escapes. Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Draka. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harlan Draka. That's going to take a lot out of him. A left and a right from Lima both land. Nice combination. Lima dives in for a single leg takedown but Draka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Lima. A head kick misses from Lima. Draka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab. #TD# Draka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lima is trying to defend but Draka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Draka wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position. #T1##SUB# Draka seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt. Lima is trying to control but can't.
Draka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Draka is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Lima actively working from the bottom here. Draka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB# Draka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draka. #T2# Draka passes to full mount! Lima is trying to escape the mount.
Lima is in a horrible position here. Draka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Draka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB# Draka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lima is surviving well by controlling Draka's body position as best he can. #T3##SUB# Draka is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lima to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lima shrugs it off. Draka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lima?
Draka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Draka trying to control but Lima is having none of it. Draka postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lima looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB# Draka wants to finish this one by submission but Lima is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Draka. Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4# Draka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lima?
Draka looking to control and managing it successfully. Draka wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely. Lima regains half guard.#SUB# Draka wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Draka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harlan Draka dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Lima misses with a looping right. Draka fails miserably with a takedown attempt. And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Draka pushes his down on his head and steps out. Lima misses with the combination.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Draka as he avoids it easily. Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Draka moves out of range easily. Lima swings for the body but Draka moves out of range.
Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Draka tries to counter with a takedown but Lima is quick to defend against it. A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Draka does a little dance to reset his feet. Draka shoots in for a takedown but Lima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2# Lima closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Draka's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Draka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Draka is controlling Lima's posture. Draka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Draka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Draka's legs - danger averted. Draka trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Lima drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lima as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Draka screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lima! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marcus Lima!
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Event:
WFC 11:Crusher vs Marston
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Lima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Lima misses with a double jab.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target. Lima misses with a head kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lima sprawls well. Lima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. Lima throws a body shot but no joy. Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A punch combination from Lima misses. Lima throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lima misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lima dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1##SUB# Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lima trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Jackson has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Jackson working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
#SUB# Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lima trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB# Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lima looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB# Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jackson 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. We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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. Lima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lima lands a front kick. Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lima as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamden Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Lima had a free shot at his head there. Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lima circles away. Jackson shoots in but no luck this time. Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Lima, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Lima against the cage but Lima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Lima dominated that round. 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# Jackson moves away from the strike by Lima. Jackson fails with a takedown attempt. Lima swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD# Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lima did well to prevent Jackson getting side control. Jackson is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position. Jackson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lima trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
#SUB# Jackson is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lima is trying to stand.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Lima's hands, connecting with Lima's forehead. Lima controlling the position for now. Jackson is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lima tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.#T1# Lima is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2# Lima actively working from the bottom here. Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.#T2##SUB# Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Jackson 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# Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson. #SUB# Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.#T3# Jackson prevents Lima from standing back up.
#SUB# Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Lima is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Jackson is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Jackson is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lima is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well. Lima regains full guard. Nicely done. Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lima has wrist control. Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Lima's brow. Jackson wants to stand but Lima is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB# Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jackson working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamden Jackson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Lima enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lima manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jackson advances to half guard. Lima wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jackson prevents Lima from improving his position.#SUB# Jackson 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. Lima wants to get back to his feet.
#T1# Lima has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB# Jackson is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. #SUB2# Lima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lima still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lima has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jackson can't do much from the bottom here. Jackson is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2# Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Jackson manages to get back to half guard. Jackson tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg. #SUB2# Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3# Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lima works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Jackson postures up.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound. #T4# Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jackson pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB# Jackson is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. Lima trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold. #ES2# Lima manages to escape and get back to his feet! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight! Kamden Jackson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamden Jackson! Jumping up and down and very excited, Kamden Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
WFC 7:Graves vs Thatcher
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# De Kok gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lima to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# De Kok 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.#SUB# De Kok is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lima frees his head nicely. Oh but De Kok has switched to an armbar! Lima is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chris De Kok!
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Event:
DUEL#90 Hay vs Campobello
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target. #CL# Logan moves into the clinch successfully.
Logan lands a body punch. Lima tries to score a body lock takedown but Logan shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Logan lands with a light punch inside. Logan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Logan.
Lima looks winded! Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Logan to keep the fight standing. A right handed body shot lands from Logan.
A short uppercut from Logan. Logan is working Lima over against the cage. Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Logan cracks Lima with a nice body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Logan lands a shot to the body. Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A hook to the body from Logan.
#T1# Logan lands a left hand.
#ROC# Lima is rocked! Logan lands a right hand. Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Logan finish him? Logan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lima's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lima drops to his knees and Logan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Logan!
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Event:
DFN#12 Slow vs Momoch
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Lima as Frog shoots in. Frog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD# Frog gets a double leg takedown into Lima's guard. Frog throws an elbow that misses. Lima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frog's guard. Nice move by Lima!#REVB##SUB# Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Frog's legs - danger averted. Lima wants to control from the top but Frog keeps moving. Frog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frog tries to get out of the position. Lima controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Frog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima 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.#SUB# Frog is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Frog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1# Frog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Frog throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB# Frog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily. Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Lima trying to control but Frog is working from the bottom. #SUB# Frog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Frog being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Frog looking for a guillotine here but Lima defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Frog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Frog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lima trying to control but Frog is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Frog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3# Frog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Frog looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Frog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Frog tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Lima has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Frog to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lima is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Frog pulls down on the head and he's put Lima to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Crazy Frog! Crazy Frog thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMMA2
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1# Lima staying out of range there. Lima slips under a jab. Lima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wood throws a quick inside leg kick. Wood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wood looks to clinch #TD# and Lima counters with a nice double leg into guard. Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB# Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wood has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1# Lima is trying to control the position but Wood postures up. Wood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wood wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. Lima is pulling down on Wood's head. It's preventing any offense from Wood, at least for the moment. Wood throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# 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. Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.#SUB# Lima has his foot on Wood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wood works his way back into a safe position though. Lima trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wood's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lima keeping full guard, as Wood tries to pass. Wood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wood looking to sit in guard and control but Lima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Lima sitting in guard here, content to control. Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him. Lima trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Wood wants to stand up but Lima is controlling him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD# Wood gets caught flat footed, as Lima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lima looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wood is trying to keep Lima in close.
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 Marcus Lima 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# Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wood throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Lima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lima. Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him. Lima wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving. Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. #SUB2# Wood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lima won't allow Wood to sweep him here. Marcus Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood 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.#T1# Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Lima stops Wood from standing up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wood misses with a kick to the body.
Wood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2# It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut. Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lima swats away the attempt to clinch by Wood. Wood scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2# Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lima. This has been an exciting period of action! Wood is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lima asserts his dominance and retains side control. Wood is not content to let Lima control the position. Lima happy to just control the position for now. #T3##SUB# Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Wood tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.#SUB# Lima is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wood is trying to escape and Lima transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wood is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lima! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Lima! Marcus Lima is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
EMMA1
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Lima drives through with a takedown into guard. Lima wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving. Wood trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment. Lima stays in close to Wood's body and controls the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Wood wants to stand and escape but Lima is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD# Lima looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Lima stays in close to Wood's body and controls the position. Lima'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. Wood wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lima controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lima fails to land the takedown.#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Wood and Lima goes tumbling to the canvas! Wood follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT2# It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Wood seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt. Lima trying to hold on to Wood's head to control him but Wood postures up.
#T3# Wood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lima's head. Lima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wood. #SUB# Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Wood is looking to advance position but Lima has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Wood gets back to half guard.#SUB# Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima controlling the action here. #T4##SUB# Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Wood looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bayden Wood will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut. 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# Wood looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well. Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Marcus Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima. Wood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD# Lima looking to score a takedown here. Wood is defending well but Lima drives through and ends up in Wood's guard. Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lima trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wood dives on top into guard.#REVB# Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lima working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Lima looking for a guillotine here but Wood defends easily.
Lima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# 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. Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Marcus Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lima working a defensive guard but Wood manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lima is trying to improve his position. Wood is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Lima wants to control but Wood is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Wood is looking for a kimura here.
Wood thows a huge punch but Lima dodges it nicely.
#T3# Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wood is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Lima actively working from the bottom here. Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. Wood is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood.
Lima holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #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. Wood throwing shots but Lima is blocking nicely. Lima looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Wood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# so Lima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Lima is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Wood is looking to stand up but Lima isn't so interested in that idea. Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayden Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Marcus Lima'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. #R3# Lima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wood tries to clinch but Lima is having none of it. Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wood. Wood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wood swinging wildly here.
Lima appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lima on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lima on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wood lands with a right that hurts Lima. Lima looks to clinch but Wood throws a short knee that drops Lima. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Bayden Wood! Bayden Wood is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
GFC4:B.Wood vs Lima
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1# Wood cracks Lima with an open hand slap.#CUT# It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut. Wood closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Lima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wood's guard. Wood keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lima postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lima works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard. Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lima won't allow Wood to get back to his feet. Lima throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely. #T1# Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Wood working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing. Wood cracks Lima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2# Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Lima postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it. #SUB# Wood is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Lima slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Lima trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom. Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Wood. Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lima sitting in guard, not really doing much. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3# Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2# Lima shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. #T4# Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up. Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up. Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Wood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lima advances position into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Lima will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL# Wood rushes Lima and presses him up against the cage. Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood is looking to control Lima's arms but Lima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wood has his back to the cage. Wood is pressed up against the cage. Lima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wood down to the mat. Wood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Lima's head back.
#TD2# Lima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Wood is looking to stand back up but Lima counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wood. #REVR# Wood taking some punishment here, with Lima in his half guard. #SUB2# Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wood has managed to free his arm - good work. Lima prevents Wood from standing back up.
#T1# Lima is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lima is taking a breather. Wood 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. Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wood is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold. Marcus Lima has got the better of the ground game so far. Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# 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. Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Lima thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
Wood trying to control but Lima postures up.
Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lima blocks the strikes from Wood.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wood throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease. #TD2# Lima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wood's guard.#T3# Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wood is wriggling around but Lima manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wood is trying to stand back up but Lima is controlling him
Wood is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Lima working Wood over with strikes. Lima is keen to just control but Wood is a slippery customer. Lima blocks the strikes from Wood.
#SUB# Wood actively working from the bottom here. Wood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Wood works his way to full guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2# Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Lima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Lima is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood pushes Lima off looking to stand but Lima dives back in and keeps control.
#T1# Wood is looking to improve his position.
Lima wants to take a breather but Wood is having none of it. Lima winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Wood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Wood is defending the position. #T2# 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. Wood tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wood closes the distance but Lima moves to the side #TD2# and Lima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lima. Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head. Lima chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up. Wood wants to stand up but Lima is controlling him. Lima 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. Wood keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily. Bayden Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wood misses with a shot to the body and Lima counters with a one-two to the body. Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima. Wood scores with a three punch combo!
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Lima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4##TD2# Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lima prevents Wood from standing back up.
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back! Lima trying to control the hands but Wood breaks the grip. #SUB# Lima is in a bad position with Wood working for a choke. Lima manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Marcus Lima just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Lima 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. Lima avoids the body shot from Wood.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Wood pushes his down on his head and steps out. Wood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks. Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lima ducks under a wild hook from Wood. Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2# Lima gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Lima is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wood still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wood has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Lima is trying to control Wood's posture but Wood avoids it. #T1# Wood advances nicely into full mount. Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wood avoids the attempt from Lima to control. Wood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape. Wood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2##SUB# Wood is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lima has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lima! Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wood looking to control but Lima passes into half guard.
Lima lands strikes from half guard. Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Wood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3# Wood wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt. Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Lima maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wood could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lima has cracked it and Wood is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Lima! Marcus Lima is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
GFC2:B.Wood vs Batinic
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1# Lima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lima dives in and grabs Duffy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duffy pushes down on Lima's head and hops out. Duffy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lima pinned against the ropes. Lima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Duffy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lima but Lima pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lima shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Lima shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Duffy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Duffy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duffy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lima 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.#T1# Lima wants to control from the top but Duffy keeps moving. Lima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Duffy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Duffy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him. Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Duffy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Duffy has his takedown stuffed and Lima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD# Lima 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. Duffy keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. Duffy pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage. 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. Lima controls from within his opponent's guard. Duffy trying to control the position.
#T3# Duffy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duffy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Duffy trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. Duffy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lima's guard.#SUB# Lima has his foot on Duffy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duffy works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB# Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duffy trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB# Duffy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lima to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Duffy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lima pulls down on the head and he's put Duffy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Lima!
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Event:
GFC1:Beginning
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Wood gets caught flat footed, as Lima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Wood keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lima is stalling in the full guard. Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Wood has wrist control.#T1# Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Lima with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A solid leg kick lands there for Wood.
Wood tries to clinch up but Lima circles away and keeps his distance. Wood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lima scrambles back to his feet.#CUT# It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut.#TD2# Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES# Wood bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wood scores with a kick to the body.
Maddox Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Wood lands a glancing blow to the side of Lima's head. Lima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wood to score with a decent uppercut. The fight stays on the outside here - Wood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Wood closes the distance and pushes Lima back into the ropes. Wood trying to stall but Lima improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Wood looking to stall.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Wood turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. Wood is pushing Lima up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2# Lima jumps guard.
#T3# Lima is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wood throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Wood trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lima keeping moving, preventing Wood from controlling successfully. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Wood slips nicely into half guard. Lima is concentrating on defense, preventing Wood from advancing position. Lima trying to hold on to Wood's head to control him but Wood postures up.
Lima is not content to let Wood control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Wood is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lima still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lima has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox Wood dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Wood fails in his attempt to clinch. Lima with the counter takedown but Wood avoids it easily.#TD2# Wood gets caught flat footed, as Lima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Wood is looking to stand up but Lima isn't so interested in that idea. Lima is standing up over Wood. Wood looks to escape but Lima dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wood bucks up and tries to throw Lima off but instead Lima has got his back! Lima controls the position.#T1##SUB2# Lima is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lima controlling the position well here. Wood rolled but Lima kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2# Wood is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Lima on his back. Lima looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Wood has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Lima!
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