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Event:
CSW 027 Finyard vs Grant
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lotbrook fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malatesta sprawls well initially but Lotbrook persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lotbrook prevents Malatesta from improving his position.
Lotbrook wants to control but Malatesta is keeping him busy.
Malatesta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malatesta is working hard here to advance position.
Malatesta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malatesta.
Lotbrook wants to control from the top but Malatesta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook stopping the sweep attempt from Malatesta.
Malatesta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lotbrook's guard. #REVR#
Malatesta looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lotbrook is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malatesta defends well.
Malatesta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Malatesta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malatesta lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malatesta lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Lotbrook is rocked!
Malatesta stands up over Lotbrook, holding on to his feet. Malatesta throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Lotbrook is out cold! Malatesta lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alessandro Malatesta!
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Event:
CSW 023 K1 Time
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Lotbrook clinches.
Lotbrook stalling in the clinch but Malatesta improves position.
Malatesta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lotbrook is defending well for now.
Malatesta tries to work over Lotbrook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malatesta misses with some punches.
Lotbrook has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch.
Malatesta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Malatesta.
Lotbrook checks a leg kick.
Malatesta misses with a shot to the body
and Lotbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malatesta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lotbrook finds it's way round the side to connect with Malatesta's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lotbrook cracks Malatesta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lotbrook is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malatesta misses with a leg kick.
Malatesta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Lotbrook on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Lotbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Lotbrook avoids a wild elbow strike from Malatesta.#T1#
Malatesta takes a shot to the head.
Malatesta missing with knees to the body.
Malatesta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lotbrook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lotbrook tries to break free but Malatesta pushes him back against the ropes.
Malatesta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lotbrook stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lotbrook tries to circle away but Malatesta has him pinned against the ropes.
Malatesta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malatesta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lotbrook's elbow.
Malatesta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch.
Malatesta misses with the combination.
#T2#
Malatesta tries to bum rush Lotbrook with a series of wild strikes but Lotbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malatesta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lotbrook moves out of range of the body kick.
Malatesta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lotbrook is out of range.
Lotbrook unleashes a big counter combination but Malatesta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lotbrook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lotbrook slips under a jab.
Malatesta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malatesta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malatesta throws a lazy head kick
letting Lotbrook counter with a right hand.
Lotbrook tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Malatesta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotbrook tries to clinch but Malatesta moves out of range.
Lotbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Malatesta circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malatesta appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Malatesta throws a solid leg kick but Lotbrook takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malatesta.
Malatesta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lotbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malatesta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lotbrook throws a front kick that sends Malatesta stumbling back into the ropes.#CL2#
Lotbrook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malatesta, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lotbrook trying to control the position but instead, Malatesta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lotbrook into the ropes.
Lotbrook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malatesta is defending well for now.
Malatesta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Come on Lotbrook - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malatesta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lotbrook holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Malatesta missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Lotbrook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lotbrook avoids a wild elbow strike from Malatesta.
Lotbrook is looking to control Malatesta's arms but Malatesta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lotbrook has his back to the ropes.
Lotbrook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Lotbrook manages to break the clinch.
Lotbrook tries to land a front kick but Malatesta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malatesta throws a sloppy head kick and Lotbrook moves out of range easily.
Malatesta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lotbrook lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malatesta swings for the body but Lotbrook moves out of range.
#CL2#
Lotbrook clinches up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malatesta throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Lotbrook manages to break the clinch.
Malatesta avoids the head kick by Lotbrook.
Lotbrook tries to clinch up but Malatesta circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Malatesta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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 Alessandro Malatesta will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Lotbrook clinches.
Malatesta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lotbrook.
Lotbrook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lotbrook looking to stall.
Malatesta swings wildly with an uppercut but Lotbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lotbrook has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lotbrook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malatesta has him pressed against the ropes.
Lotbrook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Lotbrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook throws a low kick but Malatesta avoids it.
Malatesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malatesta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lotbrook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malatesta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lotbrook has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lotbrook and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malatesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
A slow jab from Malatesta misses its intended target.
Malatesta misses with a leg kick
and Lotbrook counters with a big head kick but Malatesta shrugs it off.
Lotbrook misses with a body kick.
Malatesta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lotbrook counters with a series of strikes. Malatesta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malatesta misses with a head kick.
Lotbrook unleashes a big counter combination but Malatesta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malatesta throws out a leg kick but Lotbrook moves out of range and Malatesta only half commits.
Lotbrook keeps Malatesta at a distance using the push kick.
Malatesta swinging wildly here.
Lotbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Malatesta circles away.
Malatesta misses with a low kick.
Lotbrook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lotbrook blocks a head kick by Malatesta.
#T2#
Lotbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Malatesta circles away.
Malatesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Lotbrook rushes Malatesta and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malatesta has a couple of punches blocked by Lotbrook.
Lotbrook stalling.
Malatesta misses with a body punch.
Malatesta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malatesta can't find room to land a body shot as Lotbrook controls the action.
Lotbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lotbrook avoiding damage as Malatesta throws knees to the body.
Lotbrook tries to break the clinch but Malatesta is controlling the position.
Lotbrook is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lotbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Malatesta controls the action.
#T3#
Malatesta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malatesta has a couple of punches blocked by Lotbrook.
Malatesta throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lotbrook moves out of range of the body kick from Malatesta.
Alessandro Malatesta is winning the standup battle so far.
Lotbrook blocks the body kick.
Malatesta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lotbrook. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Malatesta misses the target.
Lotbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Malatesta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malatesta misses with a wild body shot.
Lotbrook scores with a jab.
Lotbrook is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lotbrook. Malatesta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lotbrook checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Malatesta keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotbrook tries to clinch up.
Malatesta keeps the fight on the outside.
Malatesta tries a head kick but it misses.
Lotbrook wants to clinch up but Malatesta keeps it at a distance.
Malatesta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lotbrook throws a leg kick which misses Malatesta's front leg but catches the back leg as Malatesta tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Lotbrook gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malatesta swinging wildly here.
Malatesta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malatesta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malatesta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ragnar Lotbrook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lotbrook slips under a jab from Malatesta.
Some bone on bone action there as Lotbrook checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lotbrook tries to counter with a clinch but Malatesta shakes him off and moves away.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses.
Malatesta tries to bum rush Lotbrook with a series of wild strikes but Lotbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Malatesta.
Alessandro Malatesta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotbrook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malatesta's calf.
Lotbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malatesta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Lotbrook counters by moving into the clinch.
Malatesta swings wildly with an uppercut but Lotbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malatesta trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malatesta misses with a body punch.
Lotbrook blocks a body shot from Malatesta.
Lotbrook avoiding damage as Malatesta throws knees to the body.
Malatesta misses with a punch on the inside.
Malatesta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lotbrook is defending well for now.
Lotbrook is trying to maintain a safe position but Malatesta gets an underhook and turns Lotbrook into the ropes.
Malatesta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lotbrook avoids it.
Malatesta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lotbrook is defending well for now.
Malatesta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotbrook's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Lotbrook manages to break the clinch.
Malatesta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lotbrook is able to avoid easily.
Malatesta dodges the punch combination from Lotbrook.
#T2#
Malatesta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lotbrook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malatesta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lotbrook's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lotbrook misses with a head kick.
Malatesta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malatesta throws the left hand but Lotbrook avoids the punch easily.
Malatesta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses.
Lotbrook looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Malatesta blocks a head kick by Lotbrook.
Malatesta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malatesta blocks a head kick by Lotbrook.
Lotbrook moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Lotbrook.
A head kick from Lotbrook lands but Malatesta takes it in his stride.
Lotbrook misses with a head kick.
Lotbrook lands with a slapping head kick.
Lotbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Malatesta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Lotbrook as he checks the leg kick.
Malatesta tries a head kick but it misses.
Malatesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malatesta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malatesta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alessandro Malatesta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lotbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotbrook slips a jab from Malatesta.
Lotbrook tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Malatesta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lotbrook has closed the distance and engaged Malatesta in a clinch.
Lotbrook tries to land a knee to the head but Malatesta blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lotbrook misses with some punches.
#T4#
Lotbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malatesta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lotbrook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malatesta throws a head kick but Lotbrook moves out of range.
Lotbrook throws a counter combo.
A combination from Malatesta does no damage.
Lotbrook throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lotbrook moves in looking to clinch but Malatesta pushes him off.
Malatesta throws a head kick but Lotbrook moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lotbrook bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malatesta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malatesta misses the jab.
Lotbrook works over Malatesta's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ragnar Lotbrook.
Well Lotbrook has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lotbrook!
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Event:
CSW 019 Lockyer vs Hood
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaaijer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lotbrook as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Zaaijer darts in and clinches Lotbrook up against the cage.
Zaaijer gets underhooks to prevent Lotbrook's takedown attempt.
Zaaijer dodges an elbow strike from Lotbrook.
A bit of stalling here from Lotbrook.
#TD#
Zaaijer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lotbrook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaaijer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lotbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaaijer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaaijer trying to control the position.
Zaaijer has his hands on Lotbrook's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Lotbrook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaaijer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaaijer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lotbrook controls the pace.
Zaaijer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lotbrook prevents Zaaijer from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lotbrook trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zaaijer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Zaaijer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zaaijer postures up in Lotbrook's guard and throws a big left but Lotbrook blocks it.
Lotbrook wants to stand and escape but Zaaijer is having none of it.
Lotbrook looking for a sweep. Not yet Lotbrook, not yet.
Zaaijer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lotbrook is keeping the position for now.
Zaaijer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Lotbrook. No joy for Zaaijer on that attempt.
Lotbrook cracks Zaaijer with an open hand slap.
Lotbrook shoots and misses
letting Zaaijer counter with a right hand. #T3#
Lotbrook lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Vinod Zaaijer has been cut.
Lotbrook wants to clinch up but Zaaijer keeps it at a distance.
Zaaijer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaaijer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lotbrook defends well and Zaaijer ends up having to push Lotbrook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinod Zaaijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotbrook displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaaijer.
Zaaijer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lotbrook misses the shot to the body.
Zaaijer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zaaijer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zaaijer.
Zaaijer is breathing heavily.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Lotbrook. No joy for Zaaijer on that attempt.
Zaaijer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Lotbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaaijer is trying to drag Lotbrook to the mat but Lotbrook just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zaaijer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lotbrook smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Lotbrook.
Zaaijer goes for a double leg but Lotbrook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lotbrook continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lotbrook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaaijer but Zaaijer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lotbrook shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaaijer defends it nicely.
Zaaijer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lotbrook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinod Zaaijer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Lotbrook.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lotbrook! Zaaijer is out on his feet! Lotbrook rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Zaaijer is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Zaaijer is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Lotbrook!
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Event:
CSW 012 Dickskin vs Hardacre
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Lotbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Lotbrook drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lotbrook wants to control from the top but Stackhouse keeps moving.
Stackhouse is controlling Lotbrook's posture.
Lotbrook is looking to stand up but Stackhouse won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Lotbrook postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stackhouse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lotbrook, into his guard. #REVR#
Lotbrook wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stackhouse is now in half guard. #T1#
Lotbrook is trying to get back to full guard.
Lotbrook is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lotbrook keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stackhouse wants to pass the guard but Lotbrook is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lotbrook tries to kick Stackhouse off but Stackhouse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stackhouse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stackhouse is thwarting Lotbrook's attempts to control the position.
Stackhouse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stackhouse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lotbrook on the ground.#T3#
Lotbrook keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Lotbrook shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lotbrook was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stackhouse parries the strikes from Lotbrook easily there. Lotbrook is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stackhouse to escape.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stackhouse is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Lotbrook trying to control the action but Stackhouse is working from the bottom.
Lotbrook tries to move to mount but Stackhouse blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lotbrook dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Lotbrook closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stackhouse's guard.
Lotbrook stands and throws Stackhouse's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lotbrook tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lotbrook wants to stand but Stackhouse has his arm trapped.
Stackhouse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stackhouse tries to get out of the position.
Lotbrook trying to control the position but Stackhouse is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse gets back to half guard.#T1#
Stackhouse is staying active underneath Lotbrook, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stackhouse holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lotbrook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stackhouse keeping control of the position.
Stackhouse is staying active underneath Lotbrook, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stackhouse controlling the position for now.
Lotbrook is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#TD2#
Lotbrook shoots in and gets a takedown into Stackhouse's guard.
Stackhouse has his hands on Lotbrook's head, controlling the position.
Lotbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Stackhouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lotbrook stays in close to Stackhouse's body and controls the position.
Stackhouse looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Lotbrook looking to sit in guard and control but Stackhouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lotbrook trying to keep a closed guard but Stackhouse is proving a slippery customer.
Stackhouse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lotbrook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lotbrook tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Lotbrook throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stackhouse uses it to pass to side control.
Stackhouse working away.
Lotbrook is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stackhouse tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lotbrook wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lotbrook 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lotbrook shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stackhouse manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lotbrook wants to control from the top but Stackhouse keeps moving.
Stackhouse managing to control the position.
Lotbrook slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook is just content to waste time from the top position. Stackhouse takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Lotbrook tries to free his leg and advance position but Stackhouse is retaining full guard.
Lotbrook throwing strikes but missing.
Lotbrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lotbrook wants to stand and escape but instead Stackhouse has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Lotbrook looking to control.
Lotbrook might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stackhouse haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holly Stackhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lotbrook seems keen to control Stackhouse's posture.
Stackhouse sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lotbrook is trying to keep Stackhouse in close.
Stackhouse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lotbrook 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.#T3#
Lotbrook tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lotbrook misses with a head kick.
Stackhouse appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Lotbrook closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stackhouse did well to prevent Lotbrook getting side control.
Lotbrook with the ground and pound but Stackhouse uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lotbrook tries to stand but Stackhouse is controlling from the bottom.
Lotbrook trying to control but Stackhouse is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stackhouse holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Lotbrook wants to control from the top but Stackhouse keeps moving.
Lotbrook throwing strikes from guard but Stackhouse blocks nicely.
Stackhouse keeping full guard, as Lotbrook tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lotbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Stackhouse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragnar Lotbrook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lotbrook wants to clinch up but Stackhouse keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Lotbrook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lotbrook has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lotbrook!
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Event:
CSW 008 Lockyer vs Staunton
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaaijer throws a series of punches but Lotbrook avoids them all with ease.
Lotbrook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaaijer sprawls well. Zaaijer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lotbrook gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaaijer tries to counter with a takedown but Lotbrook is quick to defend against it.
Zaaijer misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Zaaijer instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lotbrook decides to pull guard. #SU#
Zaaijer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lotbrook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaaijer's waist but Zaaijer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lotbrook off to one side.
Zaaijer shoots in but Lotbrook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zaaijer tries to keep at a distance but Lotbrook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaaijer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lotbrook smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Zaaijer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaaijer shoots in and drives through. Lotbrook sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinod Zaaijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lotbrook clinches up with Zaaijer and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaaijer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lotbrook has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaaijer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lotbrook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaaijer prevents it.
Zaaijer jumps guard but Lotbrook turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lotbrook jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaaijer walks away with a smile on his face. Lotbrook gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaaijer or perhaps it was just good defense by Lotbrook, which made it look bad. #T2#
Lotbrook shoots in for a takedown but Zaaijer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lotbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaaijer circles away.
Lotbrook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaaijer circles away quickly and effectively.
Lotbrook shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaaijer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotbrook's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaaijer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lotbrook is fending him off so far but Zaaijer persists. Nope, Lotbrook circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotbrook let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zaaijer looks to land a combination but Lotbrook avoids it well.
Lotbrook is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Zaaijer moves into range and clinches up with Lotbrook.
Lotbrook jumps guard but Zaaijer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zaaijer letting Lotbrook take a breather here.
Lotbrook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaaijer just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Lotbrook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Zaaijer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lotbrook wants to counter the offense by Zaaijer and move into the clinch position.
Zaaijer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Zaaijer has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaaijer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lotbrook tries to clinch but Zaaijer moves out of range.
Zaaijer feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaaijer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaaijer shoots in and drives through. Lotbrook sprawls well.
Zaaijer tries to clinch up.
Lotbrook lands a slapping body shot.
#T4##CL2#
Lotbrook instigates a clinch.
Zaaijer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lotbrook smiles and moves away.
Zaaijer is breathing heavily.
Zaaijer slaps away a takedown attempt from Lotbrook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaaijer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaaijer wants it to stay on the feet.
Lotbrook stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaaijer. Zaaijer gets slowly back to his feet.
Lotbrook closes the distance and clinches up with Zaaijer, looking for a takedown. Lotbrook pushes Zaaijer against the cage but Zaaijer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lotbrook is defended easily by Zaaijer.
Zaaijer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Vinod Zaaijer 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#
Lotbrook shoots in for a takedown but Zaaijer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lotbrook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaaijer.
Zaaijer keeps the fight on the outside.
Lotbrook with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Zaaijer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lotbrook is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Lotbrook fails to land.
Lotbrook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaaijer prevents it.
Vinod Zaaijer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lotbrook.
Lotbrook is pressed up against the cage. Zaaijer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lotbrook down to the mat. Lotbrook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaaijer throws a right and a left that Lotbrook avoids nicely.
Lotbrook shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaaijer defends it nicely.#T1#
Lotbrook keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lotbrook dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaaijer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zaaijer tries to clinch but Lotbrook moves out of range.
Zaaijer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lotbrook but Lotbrook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaaijer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lotbrook gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Zaaijer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zaaijer.
Zaaijer jumps guard but Lotbrook stands there with Zaaijer around his waist. Zaaijer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Lotbrook has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zaaijer regains guard immediately.
Lotbrook is breathing heavily.#T2#
Lotbrook wants to stand but Zaaijer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zaaijer looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaaijer, not yet. #SUB#
Zaaijer looking for a guillotine here but Lotbrook defends easily.
Zaaijer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Zaaijer wants to control from the top but Lotbrook keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lotbrook working for a triangle but Zaaijer defends it easily.
Lotbrook trying to control the position.
Zaaijer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.
Zaaijer trying to control but Lotbrook is working from the bottom.
Zaaijer sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Lotbrook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaaijer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaaijer tries for a takedown but Lotbrook circles away easily#CL2#
and Lotbrook moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinod Zaaijer will probably get the nod.
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#
Zaaijer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lotbrook is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vinod Zaaijer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lotbrook fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaaijer is out of range.
Lotbrook blocks a head kick by Zaaijer.
Lotbrook shoots in for a double leg but Zaaijer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lotbrook shoots in for a takedown but Zaaijer shows good takedown defense.
Zaaijer slaps away a takedown attempt from Lotbrook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinod Zaaijer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lotbrook.
Lotbrook blocks a head kick by Zaaijer.
#CL#
Zaaijer forces Lotbrook back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook is trying to pull guard but Zaaijer has him pressed against the cage.
Zaaijer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zaaijer tries to pull guard but Lotbrook forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Zaaijer breaks the clinch.
Vinod Zaaijer is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Zaaijer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Lotbrook looks to move away, Zaaijer throws a big counter combo but Lotbrook just gets out of the way.
Lotbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Zaaijer clinches.
Zaaijer slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Zaaijer pulls guard successfully.
Lotbrook preventing the sweep.
Zaaijer is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaaijer is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Lotbrook 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.
Zaaijer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lotbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaaijer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lotbrook looking to control but Zaaijer passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lotbrook trying to control but Zaaijer postures up.
Zaaijer is controlling the pace.
Lotbrook tries to get to full guard but Zaaijer has control of the leg.
Zaaijer wants to pass to mount but Lotbrook is defending the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zaaijer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zaaijer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Zaaijer is looking for a kimura here.
Lotbrook punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaaijer darts in looking for a takedown but Lotbrook gets double underhooks and turns Zaaijer into the cage.
Zaaijer tries a low kick but Lotbrook avoids it.
Ragnar Lotbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinod Zaaijer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaaijer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinod Zaaijer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaaijer 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinod Zaaijer!
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Event:
CSW 003 Attano vs Sharp
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Kalasznikov shoots in but Lotbrook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lotbrook shoots in for a double leg but Kalasznikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalasznikov fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lotbrook is defended easily by Kalasznikov.
Lotbrook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalasznikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lotbrook somewhat.
AK Kalasznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lotbrook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalasznikov looks to land a combination. Lotbrook sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Kalasznikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lotbrook steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kalasznikov.
Kalasznikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lotbrook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalasznikov with a poor takedown
and Lotbrook makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kalasznikov really felt that one!
Kalasznikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Kalasznikov as Lotbrook shoots in.
Lotbrook connects with a solid leg kick.
Lotbrook moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalasznikov. #T2##CL2#
Lotbrook rushes Kalasznikov and presses him up against the cage.
Lotbrook changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalasznikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lotbrook goes for a double leg but Kalasznikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalasznikov continues to drive forward.
Lotbrook lands a nice looking body kick.
Kalasznikov dives in for a single leg takedown but Lotbrook sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kalasznikov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalasznikov tries for a takedown but Lotbrook circles away easily#CL2#
and Lotbrook counters by moving into the clinch.
Kalasznikov goes for a takedown attempt but Lotbrook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kalasznikov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lotbrook counters with a left and a right that stings Kalasznikov. #T3##CL2#
Lotbrook moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Lotbrook.
Lotbrook manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kalasznikov is trying to break free.#TD2#
Lotbrook drags the fight down to the ground.
Lotbrook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalasznikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lotbrook wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Kalasznikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kalasznikov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lotbrook manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kalasznikov has Lotbrook in his guard.#REVB#
Kalasznikov being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lotbrook tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalasznikov is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lotbrook dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kalasznikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lotbrook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalasznikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lotbrook wants to clinch up but Kalasznikov keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kalasznikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lotbrook, pushing him back against the cage.
Lotbrook drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalasznikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Lotbrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lotbrook tries for a takedown but Kalasznikov circles away easily
and Kalasznikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalasznikov is defended easily by Lotbrook.#T1#
Kalasznikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kalasznikov rushes Lotbrook and presses him up against the cage.
Kalasznikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Kalasznikov jumps guard and drags Lotbrook to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lotbrook wants to stand and escape but instead Kalasznikov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kalasznikov preventing the sweep.
Kalasznikov looking to sit in guard and control but Lotbrook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kalasznikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lotbrook pushes down on Kalasznikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Kalasznikov missing with punches from the bottom.
Kalasznikov is trying to control but Lotbrook manages to pass to mount!
Kalasznikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lotbrook throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kalasznikov tries to hold on but Lotbrook pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T3##SU2#
Lotbrook stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lotbrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lotbrook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
AK Kalasznikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalasznikov fails with the takedown
and Lotbrook counters with a good low kick that Kalasznikov was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalasznikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotbrook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotbrook flicks out a counter leg kick but Kalasznikov steps away.
Kalasznikov stuffs the takedown.
AK Kalasznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lotbrook.
Kalasznikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lotbrook is fending him off so far but Kalasznikov persists. Nope, Lotbrook circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotbrook was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kalasznikov tries to clinch but Lotbrook is having none of it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Lotbrook jumps guard but Kalasznikov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lotbrook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kalasznikov to keep the fight standing.
Lotbrook is trying to drag Kalasznikov to the mat but Kalasznikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Lotbrook breaks from the clinch.
Kalasznikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalasznikov wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lotbrook avoids the head kick by Kalasznikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ragnar Lotbrook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lotbrook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalasznikov throws a big counter combination but Lotbrook scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lotbrook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalasznikov pinned against the cage. Kalasznikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Lotbrook shoots in and bounces Kalasznikov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kalasznikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Lotbrook advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotbrook throwing shots but Kalasznikov is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kalasznikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kalasznikov is looking to control Lotbrook's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kalasznikov avoid being mounted?
Kalasznikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kalasznikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kalasznikov working a defensive guard here.
Lotbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalasznikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lotbrook looking to pass the guard.
Kalasznikov is looking to stand up but Lotbrook isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kalasznikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lotbrook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalasznikov throws the kick towards the body but Lotbrook avoids it.
Kalasznikov leaves Lotbrook with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalasznikov misses the target.
AK Kalasznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Lotbrook.
Lotbrook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lotbrook fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Lotbrook changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalasznikov tries to avoid it but Lotbrook manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalasznikov to the ground. Kalasznikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lotbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalasznikov shoots in for a takedown but Lotbrook shows good takedown defense.
Kalasznikov throws a right and a left that Lotbrook avoids nicely.
AK Kalasznikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lotbrook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lotbrook wants it to stay on the feet.
Lotbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalasznikov circles away.
A head kick misses from Lotbrook.
Kalasznikov avoids the head kick by Lotbrook.
Lotbrook has a takedown stuffed.
Kalasznikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lotbrook sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Kalasznikov scores with a jab.
Kalasznikov is looking to clinch.
Kalasznikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kalasznikov has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Lotbrook moves into the clinch.
Kalasznikov working hard to break the clinch.
Lotbrook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kalasznikov to keep the fight standing.
Lotbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalasznikov controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Lotbrook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
AK Kalasznikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar Lotbrook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kalasznikov tries for a takedown but Lotbrook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ragnar Lotbrook.
I've got Lotbrook winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lotbrook!
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