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Event:
AnC 8: Gashi vs. Tophat
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Lambert lands a jab.
Lambert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sophisticado circles away quickly and effectively.
Sophisticado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Sophisticado clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Cedrick Lambert has been cut.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert being controlled against the cage.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert wants to break free but Sophisticado has control.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Lambert is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Lambert has had enough of the clinch but Sophisticado keeps him there for the moment.
Lambert told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lambert is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Sophisticado controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Lambert manages to break the clinch.
Sophisticado moves out of range of the strikes.
Sophisticado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Ramon Sophisticado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Sophisticado - just one landing.
Lambert keeps the fight on the outside.
Lambert looks to land a left hand but Sophisticado moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Sophisticado closes the distance and pushes Lambert back into the cage.
Sophisticado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Lambert avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sophisticado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
Lambert working hard to break the clinch.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Lambert shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambert wants to stall.
#T3#
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lambert is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lambert avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Lambert in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Lambert shrugs off.
Lambert is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lambert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sophisticado avoiding damage.
Sophisticado gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert'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#
Sophisticado avoids the head kick by Lambert.
#CL#
Sophisticado closes the distance and clinches.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Sophisticado keeps control of Lambert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lambert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lambert is trying to break the clinch but Sophisticado is controlling him.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lambert is working for takedown but Sophisticado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Lambert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado is stalling here.
Lambert takes an elbow to the temple.
Lambert pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ramon Sophisticado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lambert takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Lambert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sophisticado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lambert misses with a punch to the body.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Lambert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert takes an elbow to the temple.
Sophisticado stalling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sophisticado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Lambert fails to pull guard.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedrick Lambert.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Lambert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lambert's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Sophisticado gets a clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lambert takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Lambert pulls Sophisticado into guard.
Sophisticado looking to pass the guard.
Sophisticado seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado wants to pass the guard but Lambert is keeping the position.
Sophisticado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Lambert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sophisticado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Sophisticado from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lambert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sophisticado defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sophisticado is one step ahead there.
Sophisticado is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sophisticado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lambert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sophisticado has managed to get both his arms back between Lambert's legs - danger averted.
Sophisticado showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Lambert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sophisticado defends well.
Sophisticado stays in close to Lambert's body and controls the position.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Sophisticado from controlling successfully.
Sophisticado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lambert looking for a sweep. Not yet Lambert, not yet.
Lambert keeping full guard, as Sophisticado tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lambert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sophisticado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Lambert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sophisticado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sophisticado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sophisticado stopping the sweep attempt from Lambert.#SUB2#
Lambert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lambert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sophisticado tries to free his leg and advance position but Lambert is retaining full guard.
Sophisticado stopping the sweep attempt from Lambert.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lambert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sophisticado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sophisticado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sophisticado won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Sophisticado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lambert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lambert isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sophisticado stacks Lambert on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sophisticado!
Sophisticado taking a breather here.
Sophisticado trying to control the action but Lambert is working from the bottom.
Sophisticado tries to advance to mount but Lambert denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lambert is looking to regain half guard here but Sophisticado keeps moving and retains side control.
Sophisticado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lambert on the ground.
Lambert prevents Sophisticado from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert'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.
#R4#
Lambert shoots for a double leg takedown but Sophisticado sprawls well. He's pushed Lambert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lambert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado is looking to clinch but Lambert is avoiding it.
Sophisticado looks to land a right hand but Lambert moved out of range.#CL#
Sophisticado drives through and clinches with Lambert against the cage.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Sophisticado slows down the pace here.
Lambert is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lambert tries to score a body lock takedown but Sophisticado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedrick Lambert.#BC2#
Lambert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lambert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Lambert tries to get set, Sophisticado tries to push him back and clinch up but Lambert manages to avoid the attempt.
Ramon Sophisticado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sophisticado wants to clinch.
Lambert swats away the attempt to clinch by Sophisticado.#CL#
Sophisticado gets a clinch. #T2#
Sophisticado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lambert up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lambert's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Lambert 's eye.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lambert's defenses.
Lambert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sophisticado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Lambert 's eye. #T3#
Sophisticado keeps control of Lambert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado is pushing Lambert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado. #T4#
Lambert wants to stall.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lambert wants a takedown but no success here.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Lambert tries to land a knee to the head but Sophisticado blocks with his arms.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Lambert is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Cedrick Lambert's cut even more.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Lambert is still on wobbly legs! Can Sophisticado finish him?
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado had his way with Cedrick Lambert in that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sophisticado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lambert checks it well. #CL#
Sophisticado clinches up against the cage.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lambert seems to have recovered his senses.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Lambert can't get the takedown.
Sophisticado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sophisticado slows down the pace here.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado avoids the elbow strike from Lambert, against the cage.
Sophisticado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado taking a breather.#T2#
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Lambert 's eye.
Lambert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
Sophisticado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sophisticado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lambert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Sophisticado stalling.
Lambert wants a takedown but no success here.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Lambert pulls guard.
Sophisticado won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Lambert is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sophisticado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cedrick Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lambert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sophisticado looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Lambert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sophisticado manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sophisticado working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lambert drops back looking for a leg! Sophisticado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sophisticado manages to kick Lambert off! Lambert jumps back into Sophisticado's guard.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sophisticado is controlling Lambert's posture.
Cedrick Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sophisticado managing to control the position.
Sophisticado is trying to keep Lambert in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Sophisticado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sophisticado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:43
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:44
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Sophisticado!
Ramon Sophisticado is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Cedrick Lambert had this to say: 'Man, I've been working too hard for this, I'll be back better than ever.'.
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.3
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Packalen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lambert, pushing him back against the cage.
Lambert missing with knees to the body.
Packalen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lambert is keeping busy.
Lambert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packalen is defending well for now.
Packalen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lambert digs a right hand into Packalen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Packalen's gas tank.
Packalen tries to stall but Lambert uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Packalen managing to block the knees to the body from Lambert.
Packalen managing to block the knees to the body from Lambert.
Packalen wants to stall.
Packalen looking to stall.
Packalen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Packalen.
Lambert can't find room to land a body shot as Packalen controls the action.
Lambert unloads a knee to the mid-section. Packalen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Packalen just leaning against Lambert, taking a breather.
Lambert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lambert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Packalen avoids it.#T1#
Packalen looking to stall.
Packalen is trying to maintain a safe position but Lambert gets an underhook and turns Packalen into the cage.
Packalen is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terppu Packalen.
Lambert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Lambert.
Lambert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packalen.
Lambert misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Packalen drives through and clinches with Lambert against the cage.
Packalen lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Packalen tries to stall but Lambert uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Packalen wants a takedown.
Lambert presses Packalen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Packalen prevents a body shot from Lambert.
Come on Packalen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lambert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Packalen is trying to stall.
Packalen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lambert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packalen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lambert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packalen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lambert up against the cage.
Packalen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lambert pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lambert throws a right hand that Packalen ducks under and follows up with a left that Packalen also avoids with ease.
Packalen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lambert but Lambert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cedrick Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terppu Packalen.#CL2#
Packalen clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Packalen. #T3#
Packalen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Packalen jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Packalen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Packalen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Packalen working for a triangle but Lambert defends it easily.
Lambert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Packalen looks winded!#SUB2#
Packalen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Packalen is looking for a triangle but Lambert pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Lambert showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Packalen is looking for a triangle but Lambert pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Packalen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lambert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lambert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terppu Packalen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Packalen closes the distance and clinches.
Packalen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Packalen looking to slow down the pace here.
Packalen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lambert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambert tries a knee to the head but Packalen blocks it.
Packalen trying to stall but Lambert improves his position.
Lambert blocks an uppercut.
Packalen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Packalen avoiding damage as Lambert throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Packalen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terppu Packalen.#CL2#
Packalen pushes Lambert up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Packalen.
Lambert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packalen is defending well for now.
Lambert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lambert.
Lambert missing with knees to the body.
Lambert lands a good knee to the midsection. Packalen won't want to take too many of those.
Packalen is trying to stall.
Terppu Packalen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Packalen lands a right hand.
Packalen is trying to maintain a safe position but Lambert gets an underhook and turns Packalen into the cage.
Lambert missing with knees to the body.
Lambert can't find room to land a body shot as Packalen controls the action.
Lambert blocking some punches.
Packalen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Packalen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Lambert trying to land knees to the body.
Packalen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lambert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Packalen wants to take the fight to the mat but Lambert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lambert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packalen trying to control the position but instead, Lambert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Packalen into the cage.
Packalen trying to stall but Lambert improves his position.
Packalen is breathing heavily.
Packalen blocks an elbow strike from Lambert.
Lambert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packalen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Packalen misses with some punches.
Lambert letting Packalen take a breather here.
Packalen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Lambert missing with knees to the body.
Lambert misses with a punch to the body.
Lambert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packalens head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lambert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lambert misses with the head strike.
Packalen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Packalen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lambert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cedrick Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terppu Packalen.
A left hand lands to the body for Lambert.
Lambert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Packalen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lambert gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lambert landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
Lambert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packalen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lambert obliges.
Lambert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packalen is defending well for now.
Lambert lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lambert scores a nice knee to the body.
Packalen stalling in the clinch but Lambert improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lambert.
Lambert tries to work over Packalen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Packalen blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert works on Packalen's body with a couple of short punches.
Lambert tries to land knees in the clinch but Packalen avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert tries to throw a body punch but Packalen avoids it by throwing Lambert back against the cage.
Lambert missing with knees to the body.
Lambert trying to land knees to the body.
Packalen looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Lambert dominated that second round.
That's time! Lambert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lambert misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Lambert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lambert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lambert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packalen.
Packalen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lambert missing with knees to the body.
Lambert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packalen.
Packalen effectively controlling the action here.
Packalen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lambert after a bit of a struggle.
Lambert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen has Lambert pushed against the cage.
Packalen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lambert gets underhooks to prevent Packalen's takedown attempt.
Lambert being controlled against the cage.
Lambert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lambert obliges.
Packalen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lambert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packalen trying to stall but Lambert improves his position.
Packalen wants a takedown but no success here.
Cedrick Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terppu Packalen.
Packalen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lambert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packalen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Packalen is trying to stall.
Lambert misses with a punch to the body.
Lambert misses with a knee to the head.
Lambert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packalen is defending well for now.#T2##TD2#
Packalen pulls guard. #SUB2#
Packalen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lambert controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Packalen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lambert passes into side control.
Lambert 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 Packalen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Packalen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lambert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Packalen, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Packalen is looking for a sweep.
Packalen keeps trying to improve his position.
Packalen seems a little lost for a moment, as Lambert dominates the positioning.
Packalen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lambert wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Packalen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SU#
Lambert postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Packalen to stand up.
Lambert throws a solid leg kick but Packalen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lambert.
Good leg kick by Lambert there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD2#
Packalen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lambert tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
I really don't envy Lambert right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedrick Lambert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lambert 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedrick Lambert!
Cedrick Lambert managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Annihilation Apparel, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AnC: Annihilator 1
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Lambert throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Lambert forces Collins back against the cage and clinches.
Lambert cracks Collins with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Collins to work.
Lambert unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lambert digs a right hand into Collins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collins's gas tank.
Lambert is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Lambert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lambert feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Collins's calf.
Collins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lambert.#CUT2#
It looks like Eric Collins has been cut.
Cedrick Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambert lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lambert.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Lambert that sends Collins to the canvas. Collins tries to scramble back to his feet but Lambert brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#
Collins is rocked!#SUB2#
Lambert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Collins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lambert cracks Collins with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1##SUB2#
Lambert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collins, who protects the arm well.
Collins seems to have got his legs back now.
Collins striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SUB2#
Lambert goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Collins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lambert's guard! Nice work there by Collins!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Lambert.
Lambert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins advances position into side control!
Lambert looks winded!#SUB#
Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Lambert dodges the ground and pound from Collins.
Collins throws a strike aimed at the side of Lambert's head but Lambert avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lambert has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins throws an elbow but Lambert slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lambert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lambert has escaped the position, nice work there.
Collins cracks Lambert with a big elbow.
Collins throwing strikes but Lambert manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
Collins wants to control but Lambert postures up.
Collins 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.
Lambert prevents Collins from escaping the position.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Collins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lambert asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Collins is trying to control Lambert's posture but Lambert avoids it.
Lambert scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Collins to see if he's OK.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Lambert decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lambert throws a head kick that half lands.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lambert.
Lambert misses with a wild combination.
Collins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lambert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lambert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collins.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Lambert.
Lambert throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Collins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Lambert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Collins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Collins blocks a head kick by Lambert.
Collins looks to land a combination but Lambert avoids it well.
Cedrick Lambert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lambert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Collins tries to move into range but Lambert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lambert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lambert wants to counter the offense by Collins and move into the clinch position.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins tries to bum rush Lambert with a series of wild strikes but Lambert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Lambert.
Collins lands with a slapping head kick.
Lambert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Collins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lambert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins. #T1##SUB#
Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lambert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins.
Lambert is breathing heavily.
Lambert misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert is trying to get back to full guard.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collins throwing shots but Lambert is blocking nicely.
Lambert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lambert wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Lambert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Lambert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collins prevents Lambert from improving his position.
Lambert is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Collins is working for a submission of some sort.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lambert's head. #T3##SUB#
Collins wants to work for an arm triangle but Lambert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lambert is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins working over Lambert with some ground and pound. Lambert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Collins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Collins thows a huge punch but Lambert dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Lambert is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lambert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Collins thows a huge punch but Lambert dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Collins 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.
Collins is nestled in close to Lambert, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Collins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lambert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lambert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lambert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lambert misses with a few strikes there.
Lambert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lambert throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
Eric Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lambert duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lambert wants to clinch.
Collins is looking for a counter combo.
Lambert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lambert but Lambert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lambert dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lambert but Lambert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
A combination from Lambert does no damage.
Lambert scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lambert but Lambert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lambert unleashes a big counter combination but Collins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Collins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lambert pinned against the cage. Lambert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Lambert throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Collins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lambert avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Lambert. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Lambert looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Lambert shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambert swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Collins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lambert napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Collins working the ground and pound but Lambert is defending the strikes. #T3#
Collins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lambert sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lambert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins looks up at the clock and then as Lambert takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Collins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Collins has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lambert is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Collins yanks on the arm and Lambert is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Collins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Collins!
The defeated Cedrick Lambert had this to say: 'Practice makes perfect, I'll have to get back to the gym and put some work hours in.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Lambert misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Lambert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Lambert has control of the leg.
Kane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lambert's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lambert's back!
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lambert is trying to stand back up.
Lambert tries to escape but Kane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kane controls the position.
Kane misses with an elbow to the head.
Lambert avoids the strikes from Kane. #T1#
Lambert covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kane lands a shot to the body.
Kane cracks Lambert with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lambert from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
You can see the frustration on Lambert's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kane lands shots from the back.
I really don't envy Lambert right now.
Lambert covering up well under a series of strikes from Kane.
Kane gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kane doesn't have the hooks in and Lambert manages to turn into his guard.
Lambert takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Lambert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lambert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kane's head.
Lambert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Lambert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kane, up you get!
A right-left combo lands from Lambert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Kane goes for a double leg but Lambert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lambert continues to drive forward.#T3#
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lambert sprawls well. Lambert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert swinging wildly here.
Lambert falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kane counters with a straight right hand.
Lambert looks winded!#T4#
Lambert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lambert swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kane is defended easily by Lambert.#TD#
Kane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kane scoring with punches and elbows.
Kane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cedrick Lambert 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#
Kane lands a jab to the nose.
Kane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lambert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lambert misses with a double jab.
Kane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lambert sprawls and moves away.
Lambert throws a leg kick but Kane moved away.
Kane throwing a counter right hand but Lambert manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lambert as he jumps to the side.
Lambert unleashes a big counter combination but Kane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lambert misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Lambert misses with a wild combination.
Lambert jabs Kane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Lambert shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lambert throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
Lambert shoots in but no luck this time.
Lambert is breathing heavily.
Lambert stuffs the takedown.
Kane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lambert misses with a wild combination.
Kane shoots in and drives through. Lambert sprawls well.
Kane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Lambert rushes Kane and presses him up against the cage.
Lambert stalling the fight.
Lambert is trying to push Kane away but Kane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lambert wants to break free but Kane has control.
#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Lambert.
Kane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lambert smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Lambert in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lambert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xavier Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Kane is looking to counter the offense by Lambert and move into the clinch.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lambert. Lambert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lambert sprawls well. Lambert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Lambert closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kane did well to prevent Lambert getting side control.#SUB2#
Lambert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lambert is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Lambert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lambert tries to score with a low kick but Kane moves his leg out of the way.
Kane feinted with a counter takedown.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lambert tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lambert to the ground. Lambert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Lambert misses.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lambert as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lambert backs up against the cage.
Lambert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##TD#
Kane gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Lambert throws Kane to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lambert defends well and Kane ends up having to push Lambert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
Lambert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kane has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Lambert counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert is trying to pull guard but Kane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Lambert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kane throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Lambert has wrist control.
Kane is working Lambert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lambert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lambert works over Kane with some ground and pound from guard.
Lambert with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Kane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lambert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lambert scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Lambert has gone for a leg lock! Kane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lambert's guard.#REVR#
Kane working some strikes from top position.
Kane throws a big elbow that misses.
Kane landing some decent shots from guard.
Lambert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane scoring with some ground and pound.
Kane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lambert's head.#SU#
Kane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Lambert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lambert tries for a takedown but Kane circles away easily#CL#
and Kane moves into the clinch.
Cedrick Lambert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lambert gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lambert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xavier Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedrick Lambert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lambert 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedrick Lambert!
In his post fight interview, Cedrick Lambert started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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