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Event:
The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Hogan moves forwards but Lutar connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss! Lutar tries to counter by clinching up but Hogan breaks away and moves out of range. Hogan lands with a straight right. Lutar didn't see that one coming.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Hogan. #ES# Lutar sneaks out the side door and pushes Hogan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Hogan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short right from Hogan on the inside. #CUT2# It looks like Bora Lutar has been cut. Hogan lands a right hand. Lutar taking a breather. Hogan prevents a body shot from Lutar. Hogan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hogan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lutar misses with a short punch on the inside. Lutar struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
Lutar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogan's elbow. #T1# Lutar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2# Hogan has clasped his hands together around Lutar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The ground and pound from Hogan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Hogan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lutar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Hogan cracks Lutar with a big right hand but Lutar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hogan landing strikes. #CUT2# Bora Lutar's cut is getting worse. Lutar struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hogan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Hogan lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2# Lutar is rocked!#CUT2# Bora Lutar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Hogan lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Lutar! Hogan senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Lutar out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan! Hulk Hogan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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IFA : 06:04
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1# Lutar misses with a body shot
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dos Santos throws a leg kick which misses Lutar's front leg but catches the back leg as Lutar tries to avoid it. #CL# Dos Santos rushes Lutar and presses him up against the cage. Dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dos Santos gets through Lutar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dos Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dos Santos as Lutar tries to tie him up. Lutar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dos Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos avoiding damage.
Lutar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short body shot lands from Dos Santos as the two fighters clinch.
#T1# Dos Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Dos Santos is working Lutar over against the cage. Dos Santos pushes Lutar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lutar looks winded! Good body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lutar. Dos Santos pushes Lutar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dos Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A shot in the inside from Dos Santos. The referee calls for Dos Santos to work.
Dos Santos lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Dos Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lutar up against the cage. Dos Santos digs a right hand into Lutar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutar's gas tank. Dos Santos digs a right hand underneath Lutar's ribcage. Lutar let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dos Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Dos Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutar backwards. Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Dos Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Dos Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Dos Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutar backwards. Lutar looking to slow down the pace here.#T3# A nice left hand lands by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dos Santos.
A short uppercut from Dos Santos. Dos Santos lands a body shot. A hook to the body from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lutar backwards. Dos Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dos Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutar backwards. Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body. Still in the clinch, Dos Santos scores with a nice short uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dos Santos works on Lutar's body with a couple of short punches. Dos Santos gets through Lutar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike. Dos Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dos Santos taking a breather.#T4# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dos Santos. Lutar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dos Santos is keeping busy. Dos Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lutar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike. Dos Santos blocks a body shot from Lutar. Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Lutar on the inside. Dos Santos digs a right hand underneath Lutar's ribcage. Lutar let out a lung full of air as it connected. Lutar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT# It looks like Bora Lutar has been cut. A right hook to the body lands for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos digs a right hand underneath Lutar's ribcage. Lutar let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiam Dos Santos dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bora Lutar's cut. That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A shot to the liver by Dos Santos. Beautiful body shot. Dos Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL# Dos Santos moves into the clinch. Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Dos Santos blocking some punches.
Dos Santos taking a breather. Lutar takes a shot to the head. #ROC# Lutar is rocked! Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dos Santos lands an uppercut. Lutar is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Santos finish him? Dos Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Dos Santos. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dos Santos. Dos Santos lands a body punch in the clinch. Dos Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutar backwards. #T1# Dos Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lutar is breathing heavily. Stalling in the clinch from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands an uppercut. Dos Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutar or not. Dos Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dos Santos taking a breather. Dos Santos works on Lutar's body with a couple of short punches. A right handed body shot lands from Dos Santos.
Raiam Dos Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far. Dos Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lutar up against the cage.#BC# Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Lutar seems to have recovered his senses. Lutar misses with a body punch
and Dos Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dos Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL# Dos Santos clinches. #T2# Dos Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Dos Santos scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dos Santos. #BC# Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dos Santos throws out a powerful jab.#CL# Dos Santos gets a clinch. Dos Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lutar. Dos Santos lands a body punch. Dos Santos lands a right hand. A right hook to the body lands for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lutar backwards. Dos Santos lands a right hand. Dos Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dos Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutar or not. Dos Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3# A hook to the body from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos cracks Lutar with a nice body shot. Dos Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#KD# Dos Santos drops Lutar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lutar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! A body shot lands from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dos Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Santos. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short uppercut from Dos Santos. A short right from Dos Santos on the inside. Dos Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body. A right hand to the body from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is leaning against Lutar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dos Santos lands a body punch. #T4# Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dos Santos lands a right hand. A nice right hand lands inside from Dos Santos. A short body shot lands from Dos Santos as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dos Santos. Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lutar can do to turn this around? Dos Santos creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lutar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lutar drops to his knees and Dos Santos pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raiam Dos Santos!
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Event:
IFA 23:03
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1# Corbett tries for a takedown but Lutar circles away easily#CL2# and Lutar counters by moving into the clinch. Corbett goes for a takedown attempt but Lutar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lutar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Corbett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lutar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lutar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lutar wants it to stay on the feet. Corbett has his takedown stuffed and Lutar counters with a lovely shot to the body. Corbett misses with a takedown #CL2# and Lutar moves into the clinch. Lutar gets through Corbett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Corbett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lutar prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Lutar. 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! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Corbett goes for a takedown attempt but Lutar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Corbett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Corbett is breathing heavily. Lutar cracks a nice hook into Corbett's ribs. Lutar lands a nice hook to Corbett's body. Corbett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Corbett looks for a takedown but Lutar sprawls well. Lutar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corbett doesn't seem bothered though. Corbett takes one to the side of the head.
Corbett shoots in for a takedown but Lutar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lutar digs a good body shot into Corbett's ribs. Corbett tries for a takedown but Lutar circles away easily and Lutar counters with a nice body shot. Corbett dives in and grabs Lutar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lutar pushes down on Corbett's head and hops out. Lutar throws a counter combo.#T2# Lutar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corbett at a distance.
Lutar cracks Corbett with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lutar cracks a nice hook into Corbett's ribs. Lutar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Lutar cracks a nice hook into Corbett's ribs. Lutar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. No luck with that takedown attempt from Corbett. A nice combination there by Lutar.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lutar!
Lutar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Lutar lands a jab-cross combination. Lutar is working the combinations to good effect here. Corbett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lutar as he avoids it easily. Corbett with a poor takedown and Lutar counters with a left to the body. #T3# Corbett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lutar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corbett. Bora Lutar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lutar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Corbett shoots in looking for a takedown but Lutar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corbett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lutar wants to counter with a clinch but Corbett pushes him away. Lutar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lutar scores with a body shot.
Corbett tries for a takedown but Lutar circles away easily and Lutar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Lutar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Corbett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice sprawl there from Lutar as Corbett shoots in. A shot to the liver by Lutar. Beautiful body shot.#T4# Lutar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Corbett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lutar lands a slapping body shot.
Lutar lands a nice hook to Corbett's body. Corbett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. James Corbett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Corbett fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lutar scores with a hook to the body. Corbett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lutar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Corbett misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Lutar counters by clinching up. Lutar working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lutar is pressed up against the cage. Corbett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lutar down to the mat. Lutar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. A nice combination there by Lutar.
Corbett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lutar counters with a one-two to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Lutar dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lutar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Lutar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corbett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Corbett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lutar as he jumps to the side. Corbett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lutar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lutar feints a jab promting Corbett to slip. Lutar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Corbett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Corbett with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Lutar counters by clinching up. Corbett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lutar pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short uppercut from Lutar. #TD# Corbett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Corbett manages to end up in side control. 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. This has been an exciting period of action! You can see the frustration on Lutar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lutar manages to get back to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lutar desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1# Lutar is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lutar wants to control but Corbett is keeping busy.
Lutar is positioning himself well to prevent Corbett advancing to mount. #SUB# Corbett seems to be working for a kimura but Lutar defends the submission attempt.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lutar wants to improve his position but Corbett is controlling well.
#SUB# Corbett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lutar defends it well. Lutar controlling the position well. #SUB# Corbett is trying to work for a kimura but Lutar is defending well.
Lutar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SUB# Corbett is looking for a kimura here.
Lutar is looking to control Corbett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lutar avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Corbett misses with a takedown and Lutar counters with a right hand to the body. Corbett doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Lutar moves into the clinch. Lutar lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4# Lutar stops a takedown attempt from Corbett.
Lutar is struggling to control the position. Corbett wants a takedown.
Corbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lutar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Lutar scores with a nice hook to the head. Lutar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Lutar scores with a nice hook to the head. Corbett takes a shot to the head. Lutar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lutar lands an uppercut. Corbett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lutar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Corbett with a poor takedown and Lutar counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lutar scores with a three punch combo!
Lutar ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lutar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Lutar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Lutar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Corbett looks for a takedown but Lutar sprawls well. Bora Lutar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Corbett takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lutar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corbett. A right-left combo lands from Lutar. Lutar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corbett. Lutar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Lutar connects with a body shot. Corbett shoots for a double leg takedown but Lutar sprawls well. He's pushed Corbett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lutar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Lutar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lutar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lutar wants it to stay on the feet. Lutar wants to counter with a clinch but Corbett pushes him away. Lutar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lutar!
Lutar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Corbett shoots and misses #CL2# and Lutar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lutar. Lutar lands a hook to the side of the head. Lutar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Lutar. Corbett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lutar presses Corbett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice left hand lands by Lutar.
A short uppercut from Lutar. A right hook to the body lands for Lutar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lutar lands a shot to the body. Lutar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short left from Lutar. Lutar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Lutar scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Lutar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. A short left from Lutar. A short right from Lutar. Corbett is working for takedown but Lutar is calmly controlling the position for now. Lutar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corbett backwards. Lutar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Corbett is looking for a takedown. Corbett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Corbett goes for a takedown attempt but Lutar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lutar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Corbett back to the cage. Lutar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Lutar lands a body shot.
Corbett with a lazy takedown attempt and Lutar counters with a three punch combo that has Corbett backing up. Corbett nods at Lutar to acknowledge the strikes. Lutar stuffs the takedown attempt from Corbett. Corbett gets slowly back to his feet. #T3# Corbett drops his hands momentarily and Lutar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Lutar scores with a body shot.
Corbett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lutar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lutar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Lutar lands with a nice body punch. Corbett fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lutar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Lutar lands a really nice looking cross but Corbett seems unphased.
Lutar lands with a good body shot. Corbett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lutar as he avoids it easily. Lutar wants to counter with a clinch but Corbett pushes him away. Corbett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Corbett takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4# No luck with that takedown attempt from Corbett. Corbett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lutar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Corbett has his takedown stuffed and Lutar counters with a nice uppercut. James Corbett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lutar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corbett rather than just go for the knockout. Lutar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Corbett wants to clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lutar looks to land a combination. Corbett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Bora Lutar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lutar 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bora Lutar! A very excited looking Bora Lutar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
IFA 09:03
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Di Betto Bardi pushes Lutar up against the cage in a clinch.#KD# Di Betto Bardi drops Lutar with a big knee straight up the middle! Lutar is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT# It looks like Bora Lutar has been cut. Di Betto Bardi feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Lutar collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi! An out of breath Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Lutar. Beautiful body shot. Bronson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Lutar stuns Bronson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lutar cracks Bronson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lutar lands with a good body shot. Lutar throws a combination. Bronson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Bronson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Bronson walks into a left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lutar throws a one two combo.
Bronson fails with a takedown attempt.#T1# Lutar scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Lutar punishes Bronson's body with a nice straight punch. Lutar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Lutar connects with a body shot. Lutar scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Lutar punishes Bronson's body with a nice straight punch. Bronson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. 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! Lutar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2# Lutar lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand. Lutar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lutar scores with a three punch combo!
Lutar works over Bronson's head and body with a nice combination. Lutar lands a lovely overhand right. Lutar scores with a one two! Bronson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Bora Lutar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lutar connects with a body shot that sends Bronson's belly button to the back. Lutar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Lutar closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3# Lutar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Lutar connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off. Lutar thuds a left hand into Bronson's body. Lutar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Lutar lands a body shot.
Lutar dips to his left and cracks Bronson with an uppercut! Bronson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Lutar lands with a nice body punch. Bronson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Lutar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lutar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2# Bronson is rocked! Lutar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Oh Bronson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lutar throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Bronson's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Lutar dives in looking to finish as Bronson flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Lutar's strikes! Lutar is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Bronson's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Bronson was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bora Lutar!
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Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1# West Va throws a head kick that half lands.
Lutar tries to clinch up. West Va swinging wildly here.
Lutar wants to counter the offense by West Va and move into the clinch position. West Va misses with a series of wild punches.
West Va looks to land a combination but Lutar avoids it well. Lutar wants to counter the offense by West Va and move into the clinch position. West Va pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West Va definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. West Va chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West Va moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. West Va looks to land a combination but Lutar avoids it well. Lutar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Lutar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. West Va takes a swing at Lutar's ribcage but misses. West Va swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lutar counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Some wild striking there from West Va.
#T1# Lutar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West Va. Lutar sizes up West Va with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. West Va throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lutar's head. West Va misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lutar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. West Va throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Lutar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lutar. Lutar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of West Vas head. Lutar keeps control of West Va as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lutar misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lutar.
Lutar scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# West Va breaks the clinch.
Lutar lands a jab to West Va's midsection. Lutar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps West Va's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lutar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutar lands a slapping body shot.
Bob West Va seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lutar tries to clinch there but West Va circles away.
#T2# West Va with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutar to score with a decent uppercut. West Va throws a lazy head kick and Lutar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. West Va throws a head kick that misses and Lutar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. West Va lands with a kick to the ribs.
West Va throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Lutar counters by moving into the clinch. West Va wants to get back to striking at distance but Lutar won't allow it.
Lutar lands a shot to the body. Lutar lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# West Va breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Lutar moves into the clinch. Lutar works on West Va's body with a couple of short punches.#BC# West Va's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice body punch from Lutar. West Va throws a head kick that misses. West Va is breathing heavily. A shot to the liver by Lutar. Beautiful body shot.#T3# West Va throws a head kick that misses and Lutar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps West Va thinking. Lutar dodges the punch combination from West Va.
Lutar ducks down and throws a hook to the body. West Va misses with a jab, cross combination.
West Va doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lutar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lutar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down West Va rather than just go for the knockout. Lutar just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Lutar moves into the clinch successfully.
Lutar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Lutar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lutar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutar. #BC# West Va breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lutar lands a body shot.
Lutar misses with a wild body shot. West Va throws a half hearted mid kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! West Va moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. West Va misses with a series of wild punches.
West Va throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick by West Va misses and Lutar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. West Va scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for West Va, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lutar wants to counter with a clinch but West Va pushes him away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lutar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bora Lutar will probably get the nod. That's time! West Va's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Lutar scores with a hook to the body. West Va takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bob West Va is winning the standup battle so far. Lutar tries to close the distance and clinch up but West Va swats him away and circles back towards the center. West Va is looking for a counter combo. West Va lands a head kick!
West Va throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lutar counters with a lovely shot to the body. West Va throws a nice outside leg kick. Bob West Va is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. West Va throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
West Va falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lutar counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lutar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Lutar wants to clinch. It looked like West Va wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lutar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1# West Va lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lutar circles away quickly and effectively. West Va lands a head kick!
Lutar lands with an uppercut that bounces West Va off the cage and back into range. Lutar scores with a body shot.
Lutar avoids the head kick by West Va.
Lutar moves out of range of the body kick. West Va sets himself, and Lutar steps forward looking for the clinch! West Va avoids it this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lutar avoids the head kick by West Va.
A head kick by West Va misses and Lutar counters with a stiff right hand. Lutar thuds a left hand into West Va's body. Lutar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West Va paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lutar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from West Va. That one must have hurt. A shot to the liver by Lutar. Beautiful body shot.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West Va lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West Va. West Va pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lutar tries to counter with a clinch but West Va shakes him off and moves away. Lutar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Lutar clobbers West Va with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. West Va lands a head kick. Lutar smiles back at him and beckons him forward. West Va misses with a two punch combination.
Lutar scores with a jab to the body. Lutar tries to clinch up. West Va closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lutar cracks a nice hook into West Va's ribs. Lutar misses the shot to the body. Lutar dodges the punch combination from West Va.
Lutar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3# West Va throws a head kick that misses and Lutar counters with a straight right hand. West Va swats away the attempt to clinch by Lutar. Lutar tries to clinch up but West Va circles away and keeps his distance. Lutar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West Va.
West Va is looking for a counter combo. West Va falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lutar counters with a nice body shot. #CL2# Lutar pushes West Va up against the cage in a clinch. Lutar lands a hook that snaps the head of West Va backwards. Lutar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lutar lands a left hand that snaps the head of West Va backwards. Bora Lutar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# West Va breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lutar scores with a hook to the body. West Va takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4# Lutar lands a nice shot to the body.
Lutar jabs West Va to the body, keeping him at a distance. West Va throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lutar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West Va uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutar.
Lutar fails with an attempt to clinch.
West Va falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lutar counters with a lovely shot to the body. West Va throws a head kick but Lutar moves out of range.
Jab from Lutar. West Va misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. West Va misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Lutar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Lutar 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL2# Lutar clinches. West Va tries to break the clinch but Lutar is controlling the position. West Va looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# West Va breaks from the clinch.
West Va lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lutar circles away quickly and effectively. West Va tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lutar lands a right hook to the body.
West Va misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lutar slips a jab and a cross from West Va.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutar. West Va does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lutar lands a nice shot that snaps West Va's head back.
Lutar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. West Va pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lutar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West Va doesn't seem bothered though. Lutar lands a head shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# West Va connects with an inside leg kick. West Va tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. West Va throws a series of punches but Lutar moves out of range. #CL2# Lutar moves into the clinch successfully.
Lutar lands a left hand that snaps the head of West Va backwards. Lutar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt West Va or not. Lutar prevents West Va from breaking the clinch. Still in the clinch, Lutar scores with a nice short uppercut. Lutar scores with a shot to the side of West Va's head. Lutar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lutar scores with an uppercut up the middle. West Va is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lutar lands a hook to the side of the head. A frustrated look appears on West Va's face as he tries to break the clinch. Lutar keeps control of West Va as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. West Va is trying to push Lutar away but Lutar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2# Lutar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lutar working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lutar pushes West Va back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutar. Still in the clinch, Lutar scores with a nice short uppercut. Lutar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. West Va working hard to break the clinch. West Va takes a shot to the head. #BC# West Va's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. West Va throws a sloppy head kick and Lutar counters with a right hand to the body. Lutar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West Va doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2# Lutar moves into the clinch. Lutar lands a left hand that snaps the head of West Va backwards. Lutar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. West Va is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. West Va has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nice body punch from Lutar - that landed with a thud.
#T3# West Va is looking to break free of the clinch but Lutar has double underhooks. A short body shot lands from Lutar as the two fighters clinch.
Lutar is leaning against West Va and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right from Lutar on the inside. Lutar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lutar pushes West Va back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lutar gets through West Va's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short left from Lutar. West Va wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lutar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lutar lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutar. West Va is trying to break the clinch but Lutar has him pressed against the cage. Lutar lands with a light punch inside. Lutar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lutar keeps control of West Va as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lutar lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lutar lands a hook that snaps the head of West Va backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lutar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West Va backwards. #T4# West Va working hard to break the clinch. West Va tries to break the clinch but Lutar is controlling the position. West Va can't break the clinch.
West Va is trying to force a seperation but Lutar has the dominant position. Lutar lands a shoulder strike. Lutar scores with a nice hook to the head. Lutar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lutar lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lutar lands a shoulder strike. West Va wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lutar lands a nice shot to the body. Lutar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of West Va backwards. Lutar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# West Va escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West Va falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lutar counters with a stiff right hand. Bob West Va has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bora Lutar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. West Va takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Bora Lutar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lutar 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bora Lutar!
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Date: Feb 07, 2019 |
#R1# Lutar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A decent looking cross lands there for Lutar.#TD2# Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lutar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace. Let's hope that Knight has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight won't allow Lutar to sweep him here. #T1# Knight stops Lutar from standing up. Knight controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Knight moves into the clinch. Lutar misses with a hook from the clinch. Lutar tries to stall but Knight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knight is working for takedown but Lutar is calmly controlling the position for now. Knight blocks an uppercut.
Lutar misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Knight blocking some punches.
Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lutar after a bit of a struggle. #TD2# Knight drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knight holds on and takes a little breather. Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lutar is one step ahead there. Lutar trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3# Lutar stopping the sweep attempt from Knight. Knight pulls Lutar in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lutar lands with a shot to the body. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lutar thuds a left hand into Knight's body. The fight stays on the outside here - Lutar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2# Knight bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Lutar is trying to get back to half guard. Knight is staying tight to Lutar's torso, preventing him from escaping. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lutar wants to control but Knight postures up. 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 Bora Lutar will probably get the nod. That's time! Lutar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Knight clinches up with Lutar and pushes him back against the cage. Lutar struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
#TD2# Knight works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Knight connects with a couple of short punches. Lutar working a defensive guard here.
Knight not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lutar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lutar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Knight is now in half guard. Knight controlling the action here.#T1# We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Knight.#SU2# Knight stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Knight missing with a left hand there. Lutar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lutar digs a good hook to Knight's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lutar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2# Lutar scores with a jab. Knight shoots in but Lutar avoids the takedown attempt easily. Knight throws the kick towards the body but Lutar avoids it. Knight shoots in and drives through. Lutar sprawls well. Bora Lutar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight. Lutar lands a slapping body shot.
Lutar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. James Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Knight changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lutar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Lutar explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lutar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lutar is looking to wear down Knight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3# Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Lutar. Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lutar but Lutar pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lutar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knight. Knight is breathing heavily. Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Lutar, which made it look bad. Knight wants to clinch up but Lutar keeps it at a distance. Lutar lands a right hook to the body.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lutar as he avoids it easily. Lutar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knight.#T4# Knight fails with the takedown and Lutar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Lutar tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance. Lutar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around? Lutar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Knight fails with the takedown and Lutar counters with a right hand to the body. Lutar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lutar but Lutar pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lutar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Lutar dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Lutar lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.#TD2# Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lutar's guard. Lutar looking to control.
Lutar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much. Lutar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight wants to control from the top but Lutar keeps moving. Knight slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1# Lutar is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lutar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away. Knight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Knight throws a head kick that misses. Lutar lands with a nice body punch. Knight fails with the takedown and Lutar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Lutar lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Knight on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lutar scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
Lutar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lutar is defending well for now. Knight is working for takedown but Lutar is calmly controlling the position for now. Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Lutar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bora Lutar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Knight. Lutar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not. Lutar tries to stall but Knight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3# Lutar can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
#TD2# Knight lands a takedown into guard.
Knight trying to control but Lutar is working from the bottom. Lutar wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment. Lutar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2# Knight gets to his feet - Lutar follows without any prompting. Bora Lutar is winning the standup battle so far. Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Knight is looking to clinch. Lutar jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2# Knight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lutar! Lutar is looking for a sweep. Knight working away. Lutar looking for a sweep but Knight has passed into full mount! Oh no! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Knight misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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 Bora Lutar. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lutar, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bora Lutar!
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