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Event:
HonoHi 4: Incoming Power
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Lassiter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanagul at a distance.
Tanagul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lassiter in his tracks.
Lassiter thuds his right hand into Tanagul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanagul.
Despite the aggression on Lassiter 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Lassiter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tanagul quickly recovers to half guard.
Tanagul is not content to let Lassiter control the position.
Lassiter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Lassiter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tanagul is trying to control but can't.
Lassiter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU2#
Lassiter decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Lassiter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lassiter counters with a body kick.
Lassiter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanagul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lassiter somewhat.#TD2#
Lassiter gets the takedown into side control.
Lassiter throws a strike aimed at the side of Tanagul's head but Tanagul avoids it well.
Lassiter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lassiter is putting a hurting on Tanagul here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Lassiter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanagul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tanagul parries the strikes from Lassiter easily there. Lassiter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tanagul to escape.
#T2#
Lassiter controls the position. #SUB2#
Lassiter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lassiter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Lassiter stands up.
Lassiter fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanagul jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Tanagul gets caught flat footed, as Lassiter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Tanagul has his feet on Lassiter 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Lassiter lands a jab.
Lassiter closes the distance and clinches up with Tanagul, looking for a takedown. Lassiter pushes Tanagul against the cage but Tanagul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe Tanagul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tanagul enables Lassiter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tanagul manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tanagul wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lassiter manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Lassiter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanagul defends it well.
Tanagul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lassiter on the ground.
Lassiter thows a huge punch but Tanagul dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Lassiter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lassiter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tanagul is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Avion Lassiter !
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Event:
HonoHi 3: Success
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
MacConnelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lassiter tries to avoid it but MacConnelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lassiter to the ground. Lassiter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lassiter avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Lassiter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lassiter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacConnelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacConnelly staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
MacConnelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lassiter to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
MacConnelly has his feet on Lassiter 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Lassiter .
MacConnelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Lassiter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Lassiter shoots in and bounces MacConnelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
MacConnelly is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lassiter presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
MacConnelly blocking some punches.
#BC2#
MacConnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
MacConnelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacConnelly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from MacConnelly.
Lassiter lands an overhand right.
Lassiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacConnelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lassiter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacConnelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Lassiter slips a jab and a cross from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly tries to land a leg kick but Lassiter saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
MacConnelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lassiter defends it nicely.
Avion Lassiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surly MacConnelly.
Lassiter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacConnelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lassiter .
Lassiter fails to land the takedown.
MacConnelly tries a low kick but Lassiter avoids it.
Lassiter feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
MacConnelly clinches. #BC2#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacConnelly misses with a hook.#CL#
Lassiter closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Lassiter pulls MacConnelly into guard.
#T3#
Lassiter is controlling MacConnelly's posture.
Lassiter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacConnelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacConnelly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lassiter is looking to stand up but MacConnelly isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacConnelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacConnelly won't allow Lassiter to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacConnelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Lassiter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lassiter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacConnelly explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
MacConnelly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lassiter .
MacConnelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lassiter .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
MacConnelly pushes Lassiter up against the cage in a clinch.
Lassiter is struggling to control the position.
Lassiter jumps guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lassiter swings wildly with an uppercut but MacConnelly uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lassiter is stalling here.
MacConnelly gets through Lassiter 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacConnelly controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacConnelly tries to work over Lassiter 's front leg with a kick but Lassiter checks it.
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown but MacConnelly shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avion Lassiter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lassiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lassiter looks for a takedown but MacConnelly sprawls well.
Lassiter darts in looking for a takedown but MacConnelly gets double underhooks and turns Lassiter into the cage. #CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacConnelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lassiter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lassiter throws a jab when MacConnelly was well out of range.#T3#
MacConnelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacConnelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lassiter scores with a nice body kick.
MacConnelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacConnelly misses with a few strikes there.
Lassiter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Lassiter misses the target. #TD#
MacConnelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lassiter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lassiter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacConnelly wants to stand up but Lassiter is controlling him.
Lassiter trying to control but MacConnelly is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lassiter throwing strikes from guard but MacConnelly blocks nicely.
Lassiter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacConnelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lassiter wants to control from the top but MacConnelly keeps moving.
Lassiter throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lassiter stops MacConnelly from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lassiter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacConnelly.
#CL2#
MacConnelly moves into range and clinches up with Lassiter .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surly MacConnelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lassiter swings for the body but MacConnelly moves out of range.
#TD2#
MacConnelly drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Lassiter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. MacConnelly presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lassiter stalling against the cage.
MacConnelly has a couple of punches blocked by Lassiter .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD#
Lassiter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
MacConnelly sneaks out the side door and pushes Lassiter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
MacConnelly shoots in for a takedown but Lassiter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacConnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacConnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacConnelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacConnelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and pushes Lassiter back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacConnelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Lassiter breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lassiter .
MacConnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lassiter was well out of range. Poor timing from MacConnelly.
A punch combination from Lassiter misses. #CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and pushes Lassiter back into the cage.
Lassiter tries to pull guard but MacConnelly holds him up against the cage and eventually Lassiter drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacConnelly.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacConnelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
MacConnelly tries for a takedown but Lassiter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacConnelly closes the distance and clinches up with Lassiter , looking for a takedown. MacConnelly pushes Lassiter against the cage but Lassiter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avion Lassiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surly MacConnelly.
Lassiter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacConnelly throws a series of punches but Lassiter moves out of range. #TD#
Lassiter feints and as MacConnelly raises his hands in defense, Lassiter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacConnelly trying to control the position.
Lassiter throws a big right hand that misses.
Surly MacConnelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lassiter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Lassiter gets to his feet. MacConnelly looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Lassiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacConnelly.#CL2#
MacConnelly gets a clinch.
Lassiter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch.
MacConnelly throws a combination that misses
and Lassiter counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and clinches.
MacConnelly stalling in the clinch but Lassiter improves position. #BC#
Lassiter manages to break the clinch.
Avion Lassiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacConnelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lassiter looks to score with a jab to the body but MacConnelly is just out of range.
MacConnelly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Surly MacConnelly.
I've got MacConnelly 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surly MacConnelly!
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Event:
HonoHi 2: Muay Thai
Date: Sep 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Waddell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Waddell managing to control the position.
Lassiter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lassiter trying to control but Waddell is working from the bottom.
Waddell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Waddell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lassiter , up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter shoots for a takedown but Waddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Waddell cracks the inside of Lassiter 's front leg.
Nice sprawl there from Waddell as Lassiter shoots in.
Avion Lassiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lassiter thows a leg kick but Waddell checks it
and Waddell counters with a three punch combo that has Lassiter backing up. Lassiter nods at Waddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Lassiter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waddell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waddell is looking for the big counter here.
Lassiter closes the distance and clinches up with Waddell, looking for a takedown. Lassiter pushes Waddell against the cage but Waddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avion Lassiter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lassiter swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lassiter moves in looking to clinch but Waddell pushes him off.
Waddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Lassiter , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lassiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Waddell.#T2#
Lassiter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lassiter throws the kick towards the body but Waddell avoids it.
Waddell unleashes a big counter combination but Lassiter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Waddell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lassiter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waddell counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lassiter lands with a nice combination. Waddell backs away looking to recover.
Waddell moves out of range of the body kick from Lassiter .
Lassiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lassiter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Waddell avoids the body shot from Lassiter .
A big left from Lassiter misses.
Waddell throws a counter combo.
Lassiter misses the jab.
Waddell is looking for the big counter here.
Lassiter throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lassiter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waddell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lassiter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Waddell defends it nicely.
Waddell unleashes a big counter combination but Lassiter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Lassiter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Waddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waddell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lassiter tries to avoid it but Waddell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lassiter to the ground. Lassiter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Waddell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Waddell seems keen to control Lassiter 's posture.
Lassiter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Waddell pulls Lassiter in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter works over Waddell with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Avion Lassiter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lassiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Waddell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lassiter misses with a hook. Waddell ducked under it nicely.
Waddell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lassiter throws a wild body kick that Waddell sees coming a mile off.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
Lassiter misses with a wild body shot.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
Waddell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lassiter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Waddell unleashes a big counter combination but Lassiter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lassiter shoots and misses
and Waddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Waddell shoots in for a takedown but Lassiter shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter tries to clinch up
and Waddell counters with a left and a right that stings Lassiter . #T1#
Lassiter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waddell.
Lassiter tries for a takedown but Waddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avion Lassiter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lassiter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lassiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waddell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Waddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Waddell lands a right hand.
Waddell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waddell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lassiter blocks it with crossed arms.
Lassiter wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Waddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Lassiter moves in looking to clinch but Waddell pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iain Waddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lassiter darts in looking for a takedown but Waddell gets double underhooks and turns Lassiter into the cage.
Waddell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lassiter throws a wild body kick that Waddell sees coming a mile off.
Lassiter looks to throw a body kick
and Waddell counters with a series of strikes. Lassiter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lassiter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waddell is fending him off so far but Lassiter persists. Nope, Waddell circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Lassiter .
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
Lassiter misses with a body kick.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Lassiter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waddell pinned against the cage. Waddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Waddell throws a counter combo.
Lassiter lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lassiter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
Lassiter misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Waddell slips under a jab.
Lassiter moves in looking to clinch but Waddell pushes him off.
Waddell throws a counter combo.
Lassiter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Waddell defends well and Lassiter ends up having to push Waddell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lassiter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lassiter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Waddell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lassiter .
Lassiter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lassiter looks to throw a body kick
and Waddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lassiter looks to land a body kick but Waddell moved away.
Waddell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Iain Waddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waddell moves out of range as Lassiter strikes.
Waddell is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lassiter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lassiter darts in looking for a takedown but Waddell gets double underhooks and turns Lassiter into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Waddell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lassiter misses with a looping left.
Lassiter throws a head kick but Waddell moves out of range.
Waddell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Waddell gets a clinch. #BC2#
Waddell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lassiter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waddell circles away.
Waddell unleashes a big counter combination but Lassiter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lassiter misses with a low kick.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
Lassiter shoots for a double leg takedown but Waddell sprawls well. He's pushed Lassiter 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
A head kick by Lassiter misses
and Waddell counters with a series of strikes. Lassiter will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Lassiter , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waddell is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Lassiter misses its intended target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lassiter jabs Waddell right on the nose. Waddell blinks but takes it well.
Lassiter goes for a double leg but Waddell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Waddell continues to drive forward.
Waddell throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avion Lassiter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Waddell as Lassiter shoots in.
Waddell slips a jab from Lassiter .
Sloppy strikes from Lassiter . Those never looked like landing.
Waddell unleashes a big counter combination but Lassiter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Waddell.
Lassiter goes for a double leg but Waddell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Waddell continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Waddell feints and as Lassiter raises his hands in defense, Waddell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lassiter keeping moving, preventing Waddell from controlling successfully.
Lassiter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Waddell landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Waddell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Waddell lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waddell trying to control but Lassiter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waddell is stalling in the full guard.
Waddell passes into half guard.
Waddell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Waddell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Lassiter is defending against the submission attempts here by Waddell.
#SUB2#
Waddell is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Waddell in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Waddell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU2#
Waddell stands up from half guard.
Lassiter misses with a double jab.
Lassiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waddell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lassiter shoots for a double leg takedown but Waddell sprawls well. He's pushed Lassiter 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lassiter misses with a lunging right hand
and Waddell counters with a three punch combo that has Lassiter backing up. Lassiter nods at Waddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Waddell avoids the body shot from Lassiter .
Waddell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lassiter misses with a kick to the body
and Waddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Waddell rushes Lassiter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Waddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waddell 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Waddell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Iain Waddell waved his t-shirt featuring Woodshins' Ship's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
HonoHi 1: Origins
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Lassiter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for MacConnelly. That snapped Lassiter 's head back.
Lassiter throws a series of punches but MacConnelly moves out of range.
Lassiter lands a jab.
MacConnelly fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Lassiter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lassiter misses with a body kick.
MacConnelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lassiter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacConnelly but MacConnelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Lassiter has managed to clinch.
#BC#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lassiter tries to clinch but MacConnelly is having none of it.
MacConnelly misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Lassiter slips a jab and a cross from MacConnelly.
Some wild striking there from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacConnelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lassiter swivels and escapes.#T1#
MacConnelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacConnelly misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Lassiter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacConnelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
MacConnelly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lassiter throws the kick towards the body but MacConnelly avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lassiter is defended easily by MacConnelly.
A little feinted left hand from MacConnelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacConnelly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacConnelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Lassiter in the body.
Lassiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lassiter dodges the punch combination from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lassiter .#T2#
Lassiter has a takedown stuffed.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .#CL#
MacConnelly has Lassiter up against the cage in a clinch.
Lassiter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacConnelly walks away with a smile on his face. Lassiter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacConnelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lassiter misses the shot to the body.
Lassiter lands a slapping body shot.
MacConnelly is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
MacConnelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lassiter !
Lassiter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but MacConnelly has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##SU#
MacConnelly decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lassiter to his feet.
Lassiter tries to clinch there but MacConnelly circles away.
MacConnelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Lassiter misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice combination there by MacConnelly.
#TD2#
Lassiter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacConnelly sprawls well initially but Lassiter persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
MacConnelly manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacConnelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacConnelly lands with a nice body punch.
Lassiter is looking to clinch but MacConnelly is avoiding it.
Lassiter dives in for a single leg takedown but MacConnelly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lassiter looks winded!#CL#
MacConnelly darts in and clinches Lassiter up against the cage.
Lassiter takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
A shot in the inside from MacConnelly.
Lassiter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacConnelly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lassiter letting MacConnelly take a breather here.#BC#
MacConnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacConnelly shoots for a takedown but Lassiter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lassiter thows a body kick. MacConnelly tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
MacConnelly clinches. #BC2#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
MacConnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lassiter manages to avoid it.
MacConnelly swings for the body but Lassiter moves out of range.
MacConnelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lassiter backs up against the cage.
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lassiter circles away quickly and effectively.
Lassiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacConnelly.
Lassiter lands a nice hook to MacConnelly's body. MacConnelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacConnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lassiter can do to turn this around?
Lassiter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Lassiter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
MacConnelly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Surly MacConnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lassiter catches MacConnelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lassiter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
MacConnelly gets caught napping as Lassiter dives in and scores a takedown. MacConnelly manages to retain guard.#ES#
MacConnelly pushes Lassiter off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
MacConnelly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lassiter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lassiter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacConnelly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
MacConnelly taking a break here but Lassiter is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacConnelly. #SU#
MacConnelly stands up and beckons Lassiter to join him on the feet.
Lassiter throws a head kick that misses.
MacConnelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lassiter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacConnelly somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacConnelly swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Lassiter gets the takedown into side control.
Lassiter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lassiter taking a break here but MacConnelly is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lassiter with the ground and pound but MacConnelly uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SU2#
Lassiter stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
MacConnelly has Lassiter up against the cage in a clinch.
MacConnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
MacConnelly lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lassiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lassiter slaps away a takedown attempt from MacConnelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Lassiter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
MacConnelly pushes Lassiter off and gets back to his feet.
Lassiter fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Lassiter clinches. #T4#
Lassiter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacConnelly smiles and moves away.
MacConnelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
MacConnelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Lassiter throws MacConnelly to one side and escapes!
Good standup being displayed there by Lassiter as he connects with a hook.
MacConnelly lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from MacConnelly as Lassiter shoots in.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .#TD2#
MacConnelly gets caught flat footed, as Lassiter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
MacConnelly wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lassiter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacConnelly looks to land a combination. Lassiter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surly MacConnelly dominated that second round.
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!
#R3##CL#
MacConnelly clinches up with Lassiter and pushes him back against the cage.
Lassiter fails to pull guard.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
MacConnelly rushes Lassiter and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lassiter breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Lassiter .#CL#
MacConnelly moves into range and clinches up with Lassiter .
MacConnelly missing with knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Lassiter . No joy for MacConnelly on that attempt.
Lassiter shoots in and drives through. MacConnelly sprawls well.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lassiter enables MacConnelly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lassiter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lassiter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lassiter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and MacConnelly is now in half guard.
MacConnelly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lassiter is looking to escape.#T2#
Lassiter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacConnelly. #SU#
MacConnelly postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lassiter to stand up.
MacConnelly lands with a straight right. Lassiter didn't see that one coming.
MacConnelly misses with a double jab
and MacConnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lassiter throws the left hand but MacConnelly avoids the punch easily.
MacConnelly closes the distance and clinches up with Lassiter , looking for a takedown. MacConnelly pushes Lassiter against the cage but Lassiter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Lassiter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Surly MacConnelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacConnelly backwards.
Lassiter working aggressively here.
#T3#
MacConnelly tries to stall but Lassiter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Lassiter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacConnelly is holding Lassiter down, trying to stall.
Surly MacConnelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lassiter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lassiter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lassiter in side control, throwing shots but MacConnelly defends. #SU2#
Lassiter decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Lassiter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacConnelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lassiter eats them both and turns towards MacConnelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
MacConnelly forces Lassiter back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacConnelly to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Lassiter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by MacConnelly.
#TD2#
Lassiter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacConnelly regains half guard, as Lassiter was trying to land strikes. #SU2#
Lassiter stands up and beckons MacConnelly to join him on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Surly MacConnelly.
Well MacConnelly 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surly MacConnelly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lassiter moves away.
Hamman misses the shot to the body.
Hamman looks to throw the jab but Lassiter is out of range.
Hamman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lassiter .
Hamman misses with a leg kick
and Lassiter counters with a one-two to the body.
Lassiter swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamman.
Hamman stuffs the takedown attempt from Lassiter . Lassiter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamman half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Lassiter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lassiter manages to end up in side control.
Hamman bucks up and tries to throw Lassiter off but instead Lassiter has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hamman tries to escape but Lassiter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lassiter is landing with strikes. Hamman can't take much more of this.
I really don't envy Hamman right now.
Hamman trying to control the hands but Lassiter breaks the grip.
Lassiter slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lassiter throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hamman!
Hamman is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Lassiter has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Hamman is in real trouble here. Lassiter gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Hamman is tapping out! Lassiter wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avion Lassiter !
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