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Event:
XF 26
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1# Larraza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Good shot there by Larraza. We've been told by Larraza's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Larraza stuns Lazzez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2# Lazzez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES# Larraza has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lazzez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Lazzez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lazzez is trying to pull guard but Larraza has him pressed against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Larraza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lazzez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD# Larraza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lazzez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Larraza is in Lazzez's guard. Larraza wants to control from the top but Lazzez keeps moving. Larraza throwing strikes but missing. Larraza looking to pass the guard. Larraza won't allow Lazzez to sweep him here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Larraza throwing strikes from guard but Lazzez blocks nicely. Lazzez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larraza is one step ahead there. Larraza passes into half guard. #SUB# Larraza seems to be working for a kimura but Lazzez defends the submission attempt. Lazzez is looking to improve his position.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Larraza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lazzez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Larraza is trying to control the action in half guard but Lazzez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Larraza is looking for a kimura here.
Larraza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Larraza throwing shots but Lazzez is blocking nicely. Larraza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazzez's head. Lazzez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larraza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Larraza trying to control from Lazzez's half guard. Lazzez has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Larraza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Larraza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Larraza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Larraza stands and throws Lazzez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Larraza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Lazzez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Larraza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Larraza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lazzez, who protects the arm well. #SU# Larraza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lazzez to his feet. Larraza cracks Lazzez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lazzez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Larraza with a jab.#T4# Larraza lands a jab to the nose.#TD2# Larraza gets caught flat footed, as Lazzez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# Larraza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Larraza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larraza throws a body punch but Lazzez moves out of range. Lazzez feints the counter takedown. Lazzez shoots in and drives through. Larraza sprawls well. Oscar Larraza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Lazzez. Larraza looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazzez is just out of range. Lazzez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Larraza. Lazzez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lazzez tries for a takedown but Larraza circles away easily and Larraza counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzez backing up. Lazzez nods at Larraza to acknowledge the strikes. Lazzez fails in his attempt to clinch. Jab, jab by Larraza - just one landing. Larraza throws a leg kick but Lazzez sees it coming and checks it nicely. Larraza misses with a takedown and Lazzez counters with a one-two to the body. Oscar Larraza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lazzez closes the distance and clinches up with Larraza, looking for a takedown. Lazzez pushes Larraza against the cage but Larraza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Larraza dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Lazzez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lazzez moves away from the strike by Larraza. Larraza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lazzez checks it well. Larraza connects with a nice looking jab.
Larraza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lazzez but Lazzez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Oscar Larraza is winning the standup battle so far. Lazzez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larraza.
Lazzez is looking for the big counter here. Larraza misses with a head kick.
Lazzez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larraza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazzez somewhat. Lazzez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larraza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lazzez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Larraza throwing a counter right hand but Lazzez manages to avoid it. Larraza throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Good standup being displayed there by Larraza as he connects with a hook. No luck for Lazzez with that takedown attempt. Oscar Larraza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Lazzez. Lazzez tries to clinch but Larraza is having none of it. #T1# Larraza throws a low kick, looking for Lazzez's leg but Lazzez calmly moves out of range. Larraza has a takedown stuffed. Lazzez stuffs the takedown attempt from Larraza. Larraza gets slowly back to his feet. Larraza catches Lazzez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lazzez defending well as Larraza loads up on a big left hand. Lazzez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larraza defends it well. Larraza misses with a two punch combination.
Larraza tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Lazzez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Lazzez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Larraza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larraza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lazzez was well out of range. Poor timing from Larraza. Larraza tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# Larraza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lazzez unleashes a big counter combination but Larraza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Larraza misses with a hook. Lazzez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lazzez wants to clinch. Larraza appears to be looking for a big counter. Larraza throws a right and a left that both miss. Lazzez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Larraza throws a big counter combination but Lazzez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. 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! Lazzez closes the distance and clinches up with Larraza, looking for a takedown. Lazzez pushes Larraza against the cage but Larraza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Larraza throws a sloppy head kick and Lazzez moves out of range easily. A lazy left from Larraza finds it's target. Larraza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazzez. Lazzez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larraza but Larraza pushes him off and we're back to square one. Oscar Larraza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lazzez tries to clinch up. Larraza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3# Larraza misses with a hook. Larraza throws out a loose jab but Lazzez uses good head movement to avoid it. Lazzez only half commits to the counter leg kick. Lazzez fails with a takedown attempt. Larraza fails with a takedown attempt. Larraza scores with a hook.#CL2# Lazzez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larraza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lazzez after a bit of a struggle. Lazzez tries to score a body lock takedown but Larraza shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Larraza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lazzez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# Lazzez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lazzez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larraza.
#T4# Nice shot by Larraza. Larraza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lazzez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Sloppy strikes from Larraza. Those never looked like landing. #TD2# Lazzez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Larraza is staying active underneath Lazzez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Larraza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Lazzez tries to free his leg and advance position but Larraza is retaining full guard. Larraza has control of Lazzez's left arm, preventing Lazzez from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Larraza dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Larraza fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lazzez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Lazzez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larraza sprawls well. Larraza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazzez gets slowly back to his feet. Lazzez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larraza is looking to chop away at Lazzez's legs. Lazzez wants to counter with a clinch but Larraza pushes him away. Lazzez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Larraza throws a hook to the side of Lazzez's head but Lazzez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larraza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lazzez fails to land the takedown. Lazzez wants to clinch.#T1# Lazzez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larraza defends it nicely. Oscar Larraza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Lazzez. Larraza lands a glancing blow to the side of Lazzez's head. Larraza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazzez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larraza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lazzez scrambles back to his feet. Lazzez slips a jab from Larraza. Lazzez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lazzez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larraza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazzez somewhat. Larraza connects with a nice looking jab.
Larraza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# A lazy left from Larraza finds it's target. Larraza jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Lazzez closes the distance and pushes Larraza back into the cage.#TD# Larraza jumps into guard, dragging Lazzez to the mat.
#SUB# Larraza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lazzez postures up in Larraza's guard and throws a big left but Larraza blocks it. Larraza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larraza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lazzez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larraza is keeping the position for now. Lazzez postures up.
Larraza looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Lazzez trying to control the position from guard on top but Larraza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Larraza working for a triangle but Lazzez defends it easily.
#SUB# Larraza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lazzez 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. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Lazzez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Larraza to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lazzez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Larraza pulls down on the head and he's put Lazzez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Larraza! An out of breath Oscar Larraza 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:
XF 16
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1# Lazzez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lazzez on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lazzez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Lazzez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazzez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zavurov lands a jab. Zavurov connects with a body shot. Lazzez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lazzez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lazzez fails with the takedown and Zavurov counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzez. Zavurov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Zavurov lands with a straight right. Lazzez didn't see that one coming. Zavurov blocks a head kick by Lazzez.
Zavurov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Zavurov delivers a nice body kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Zavurov. Lazzez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Lazzez gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zavurov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Zavurov! During a confident post fight interview, Shamil Zavurov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
XF 6
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1# Lazzez with a poor takedown and Brown counters with a right hand to the body. Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Lazzez and move into the clinch. Lazzez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand. Brown avoids the head kick by Lazzez.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown. Lazzez with a poor takedown and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lazzez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center. Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD# Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. Lazzez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T1# Brown raining down shots from the mount! Lazzez is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea. Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Lazzez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lazzez looks a forlorn figure.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB# Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown avoids the attempt from Lazzez to control. Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lazzez is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Brown lands a big elbow - Lazzez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lazzez is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Brown! John Brown made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Finally I Did It, After Hard Work And Training And Been So Many Fights. I Am World Champion, Shoutout To My Trainers, Family And Friends And My Hood In Baltimore . Respect Norman Gai Good Fighter And Tough Fight. But I Did It, I Am Champ Baby'.
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Event:
XF 2
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Durnagoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Durnagoz misses with a low kick.
Lazzez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durnagoz defends it well. Lazzez shoots in looking for a takedown but Durnagoz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazzez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2# Lazzez closes the distance and clinches. Lazzez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durnagoz tries to circle away but Lazzez has him pinned against the cage. Durnagoz tries to break free but Lazzez pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Durnagoz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Lazzez stays in close to Durnagoz's body and controls the position. Durnagoz wants to sweep here but Lazzez controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durnagoz is trying to control the position but Lazzez postures up. #T1# Lazzez sitting in guard, not really doing much. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Durnagoz is trying to keep Lazzez in close.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Durnagoz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lazzez. That one must have hurt.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Durnagoz throws a wild body kick that Lazzez sees coming a mile off. Lazzez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durnagoz. Lazzez fails with the takedown. Durnagoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nice takedown defense from Durnagoz. No joy for Lazzez on that attempt. Immamali Osman Durnagoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Lazzez. Durnagoz fails to land the takedown. Lazzez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Lazzez shoots in and drives through. Durnagoz sprawls well. Durnagoz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lazzez swivels and escapes. Lazzez tries a quick counter leg kick but Durnagoz is wise to it.#T3##CL2# Lazzez forces Durnagoz back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Lazzez jumps guard and drags Durnagoz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Lazzez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Durnagoz trying to control but Lazzez is working from the bottom. Durnagoz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Lazzez wants to sweep here but Durnagoz controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Lazzez tries to strike from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Lazzez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Durnagoz fails in his attempt to clinch. Durnagoz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lazzez scores with a head kick. Durnagoz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2# It looks like Immamali Osman Durnagoz has been cut. Durnagoz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lazzez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Lazzez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Immamali Osman Durnagoz's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Durnagoz is looking to clinch. Lazzez throws a nice head kick!
Durnagoz misses with a takedown attempt - Lazzez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lazzez is looking for the big counter here. Lazzez lands with a kick to the temple. Durnagoz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Durnagoz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazzez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lazzez throws a counter combo. Durnagoz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Lazzez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lazzez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lazzez scores with a shot to the side of Durnagoz's head. Lazzez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lazzez is trying to pull guard but Durnagoz has him pressed against the cage. Lazzez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Immamali Osman Durnagoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Lazzez.#T1##TD2# Lazzez jumps into guard, dragging Durnagoz to the mat.
Lazzez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Durnagoz trying to control but Lazzez is working from the bottom. #SU# Durnagoz stands up and waves to Lazzez to follow him. Durnagoz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazzez. Durnagoz shoots for a double leg takedown but Lazzez sprawls well. He's pushed Durnagoz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Durnagoz shoots for a double leg takedown but Lazzez sprawls well. He's pushed Durnagoz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Durnagoz misses with a head kick.
Durnagoz closes the distance and clinches up with Lazzez, looking for a takedown. Durnagoz pushes Lazzez against the cage but Lazzez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2# Lazzez stuffs the takedown. Durnagoz sets himself, and Lazzez steps forward looking for the clinch! Durnagoz avoids it this time. Durnagoz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lazzez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Durnagoz throws a leg kick but Lazzez moved away. Durnagoz throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Lazzez counters by moving into the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lazzez wants to take the fight to the mat but Durnagoz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2# Lazzez jumps guard.
Durnagoz postures up and lands a big shot to Lazzez's brow. Durnagoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazzez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Durnagoz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3# Durnagoz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU# Durnagoz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Lazzez shoots in and drives through. Durnagoz sprawls well. Lazzez closes the distance and clinches up with Durnagoz, looking for a takedown. Lazzez pushes Durnagoz against the cage but Durnagoz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Durnagoz shoots in but no luck this time. Lazzez now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Durnagoz misses with a kick to the body.
Lazzez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durnagoz defends well and Lazzez ends up having to push Durnagoz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Durnagoz tries to clinch up but Lazzez circles away and keeps his distance. Lazzez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4# Durnagoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durnagoz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lazzez as he jumps to the side. Lazzez wants to counter the offense by Durnagoz and move into the clinch position. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durnagoz. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Durnagoz is trying to push Lazzez away but Lazzez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Lazzez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lazzez lands a head kick!
Ahmad Lazzez seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lazzez leaves Durnagoz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lazzez dives in for a single leg takedown but Durnagoz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Lazzez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Immamali Osman Durnagoz's cut. 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# Durnagoz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lazzez defends well and Durnagoz ends up having to push Lazzez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Lazzez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durnagoz leaves Lazzez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Durnagoz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lazzez is fending him off so far but Durnagoz persists. Nope, Lazzez circles away and we're back to standing. Durnagoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lazzez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durnagoz. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Immamali Osman Durnagoz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lazzez circles away from the clinch attempt and Lazzez counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Durnagoz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Durnagoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lazzez shoots in but no luck this time. Durnagoz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lazzez tries to avoid it but Durnagoz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lazzez to the ground. Lazzez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Durnagoz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lazzez swivels and escapes.#CL2# Lazzez clinches up against the cage. Durnagoz letting Lazzez take a breather here. Durnagoz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lazzez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durnagoz pulls him back up using the underhooks. Durnagoz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2# Lazzez drags the fight down to the ground.
Lazzez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2# Lazzez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Durnagoz stacks Lazzez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Durnagoz! Durnagoz lands some shots froms side control.#SUB# Durnagoz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Lazzez is looking to regain half guard here but Durnagoz keeps moving and retains side control. Lazzez keeps trying to improve his position.#T3# Lazzez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Ahmad Lazzez has got the better of the ground game so far. Durnagoz scoring with punches and elbows. Durnagoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazzez keeps working. Durnagoz lands a nice forearm strike. Durnagoz is looking to take a break and control but Lazzez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lazzez is trying to control Durnagoz's posture but Durnagoz avoids it. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU# Durnagoz decides to stand back up. Lazzez goes for a double leg but Durnagoz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durnagoz continues to drive forward. No luck for Durnagoz with that takedown attempt. #CL2# Durnagoz tries to keep at a distance but Lazzez has taken the fight into the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lazzez has Durnagoz pressed against the cage, preventing Durnagoz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ahmad Lazzez. I've got Lazzez 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Lazzez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1# Moraes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Moraes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moraes tries to counter with a clinch but Lazzez shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Lazzez tries to keep at a distance but Moraes has taken the fight into the clinch. Moraes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lazzez tries to break the clinch but Moraes is controlling the position. #BC2# Moraes breaks from the clinch.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lazzez but Lazzez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Moraes takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moraes shoots in for a double leg but Lazzez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Moraes closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Moraes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1# Lazzez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lazzez is not content to let Moraes control the position. Lazzez trying to control here.
Lazzez wants to improve his position but Moraes is controlling well.
Moraes tries to stand and escape but Lazzez actually recovers to full guard. Moraes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Moraes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Lazzez trying to keep a closed guard but Moraes is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lazzez tries to clinch up. Lazzez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moraes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazzez somewhat.#T3# Lazzez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moraes. Lazzez throws a big counter combination but Moraes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ahmad Lazzez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Moraes. Moraes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Lazzez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moraes.#TD2# Moraes looking to score a takedown here. Lazzez is defending well but Moraes drives through and ends up in Lazzez's guard.#SUB# Lazzez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moraes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Moraes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4# Lazzez is trying to keep Moraes in close.
#SUB# Lazzez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lazzez is breathing heavily. Lazzez being controlled here, momentarily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Lazzez is looking for a triangle but Moraes pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Moraes dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Lazzez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lazzez falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Moraes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lazzez's guard. Moraes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lazzez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lazzez wants to sweep but no luck. Moraes's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moraes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Moraes throwing strikes from guard but Lazzez blocks nicely. #T1# Moraes throws a big elbow that misses. Moraes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Moraes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazzez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Moraes misses with a takedown attempt - Lazzez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2# Moraes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. It looks like Moraes is going to stand back up.
#T2##SUB2# Moraes trying to work for an americana but Lazzez has managed to regain full guard.
#ES# Lazzez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Moraes wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2# Moraes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Moraes not doing much here.
#SUB2# Moraes is trying to work for a kimura but Lazzez is defending well.
#T3##SU2# Moraes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moraes. Ahmad Lazzez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Moraes. Moraes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lazzez. Lazzez obviously looking to wear him down.
Lazzez goes for a double leg but Moraes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moraes continues to drive forward. Lazzez throws a wild body kick that Moraes sees coming a mile off. Ahmad Lazzez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Moraes shoots in looking for a takedown but Lazzez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moraes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lazzez tries to counter with a takedown but Moraes is quick to defend against it.#CL2# Moraes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4# Lazzez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moraes smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Moraes forces Lazzez back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Moraes breaks from the clinch.
Moraes dives in and grabs Lazzez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lazzez pushes down on Moraes's head and hops out. Lazzez tries for a takedown but Moraes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Moraes avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moraes misses with a takedown attempt and Lazzez counters with a flying knee. Nice. Moraes tries to bum rush Lazzez with a series of wild strikes but Lazzez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lazzez moves in looking to clinch but Moraes pushes him off. Moraes tries to counter with a clinch but Lazzez shakes him off and moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leonardo Moraes will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL2# Moraes darts in and clinches Lazzez up against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2# Moraes is trying to trip Lazzez. He has hold of a leg but Lazzez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Moraes persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Moraes stops Lazzez from standing up. Moraes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Moraes landing some decent shots from guard. Leonardo Moraes has got the better of the ground game so far. Lazzez being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB# Lazzez looking for a guillotine here but Moraes defends easily.
Moraes content to stall in guard here. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Lazzez is trying to control the position but Moraes postures up. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Moraes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Lazzez gets tackled into the cage by Moraes. Moraes maintains the clinch. Lazzez takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2# Moraes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Moraes fails to land the takedown. Moraes slips under a jab from Lazzez.#TD2# Moraes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lazzez to the mat! Lazzez manages to get full guard. Moraes wants to stand but Lazzez is controlling his posture from full guard. Moraes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3# Moraes wants to get up but he can't break Lazzez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Lazzez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Moraes stays in close to Lazzez's body and controls the position. Moraes tries to stand but Lazzez is controlling from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lazzez is trying to control the position but Moraes postures up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Moraes instigates a clinch. #TD2# Moraes decides to pull guard. Moraes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazzez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Moraes wants to sweep but no luck. Lazzez is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. Moraes working a defensive guard but Lazzez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Moraes tries to bench press Lazzez off him but Lazzez keeps the position. Ahmad Lazzez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leonardo Moraes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moraes can do anything to dispel that myth. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lazzez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Moraes!
And that's the end of the fight! Leonardo Moraes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Moraes 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Moraes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Lazzez as Dempsey shoots in. Lazzez misses the body punch and Lazzez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A jab from Dempsey finds it's way through Lazzez's defenses. Dempsey tries to clinch up but Lazzez circles away and keeps his distance. Dempsey dives in for a single leg takedown but Lazzez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Lazzez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dempsey tries to avoid it but Lazzez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dempsey to the ground. Dempsey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dempsey tries to clinch there but Lazzez circles away.
Dempsey moves into range and connects with a jab. Lazzez shoots in and drives through. Dempsey sprawls well. A countering left hand to the body from Dempsey misses. Lazzez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Lazzez. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dempsey avoids the head kick by Lazzez.
Dempsey moves in looking to clinch but Lazzez pushes him off. Dempsey shoots in but Lazzez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1# Dempsey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lazzez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lazzez cracks the inside of Dempsey's front leg. Dempsey shoots in and drives through. Lazzez sprawls well. Lazzez has a takedown stuffed. Lazzez keeps the fight on the outside. Dempsey throws a head kick that misses. Lazzez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Lazzez dives in and grabs Dempsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes down on Lazzez's head and hops out.#CL# Lazzez moves into the clinch.#BC# Lazzez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Dempsey misses with a few strikes there.
Lazzez closes the distance and clinches up with Dempsey, looking for a takedown. Lazzez pushes Dempsey against the cage but Dempsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. And Dempsey tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazzez pushes his down on his head and steps out. Lazzez is breathing heavily. Dempsey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lazzez as he avoids it easily. As Dempsey looks to move away, Lazzez throws a big counter combo but Dempsey just gets out of the way. Lazzez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Dempsey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lazzez! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dempsey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Dempsey trying to control the position but Lazzez is working away. Lazzez is looking for a sweep. Dempsey wants to control but Lazzez is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Dempsey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3# Dempsey misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lazzez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dempsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazzez keeps working. Lazzez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Dempsey is trying to get an arm triangle but Lazzez is defending well. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Dempsey is looking to take a break and control but Lazzez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dempsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lazzez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dempsey shoots in looking for a takedown. Lazzez tries to sprawl out of it but Dempsey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lazzez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Dempsey dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Dempsey is looking to clinch. Lazzez cracks the inside of Dempsey's front leg. Dempsey takes a kick to the side of the head. Dempsey misses with a takedown attempt - Lazzez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dempsey throws a right and a left that both miss. It looked like Lazzez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lazzez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dempsey but Dempsey pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dempsey throws a leg kick and Lazzez counters with a big head kick but Dempsey shrugs it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dempsey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lazzez as he avoids it easily. Nathaniel Dempsey seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lazzez goes for a double leg but Dempsey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dempsey continues to drive forward. As Lazzez backs off Dempsey throws a huge counter combo but Lazzez manages to avoid it all. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dempsey. Ahmad Lazzez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Dempsey.#T1# Dempsey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dempsey wants it to stay on the feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. No luck for Dempsey with that takedown attempt. Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lazzez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lazzez. Lazzez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazzez wants it to stay on the feet. A quick step to the side and Lazzez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazzez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dempsey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lazzez defends it nicely.#T2# Lazzez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dempsey defends well and Lazzez ends up having to push Dempsey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dempsey throws a low kick but Lazzez avoids it. Dempsey tries to clinch but Lazzez is having none of it. #CL2# Dempsey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazzez, pushing him back against the cage. Dempsey tries for a takedown but Lazzez manages to get underhooks.
#BC# Lazzez breaks the clinch.
Dempsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lazzez tries to counter by clinching up but Dempsey breaks away and moves out of range. Dempsey shoots in but Lazzez avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lazzez shoots in but Dempsey avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lazzez sets himself, and Dempsey steps forward looking for the clinch! Lazzez avoids it this time.#T3# Dempsey slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazzez, before circling back to the center of the mat. Dempsey shoots in and drives through. Lazzez sprawls well. Lazzez appears to be looking for a big counter. Lazzez scores with a head kick. Dempsey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Lazzez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lazzez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dempsey but Dempsey pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dempsey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lazzez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dempsey shoots in for a takedown but Lazzez shows good takedown defense. Lazzez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4# Dempsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazzez. Lazzez gets slowly back to his feet. Dempsey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazzez defends it well. Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dempsey shoots in but no luck this time. Lazzez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lazzez fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lazzez throws a right hand that Dempsey ducks under and follows up with a left that Dempsey also avoids with ease. Dempsey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lazzez backs up against the cage.
Ahmad Lazzez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lazzez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dempsey. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dempsey dives in for a single leg takedown but Lazzez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Dempsey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Lazzez clinches up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Lazzez dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Dempsey with a lazy takedown attempt and Lazzez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dempsey is lucky that one didn't land flush. Dempsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice sprawl there from Dempsey as Lazzez shoots in. Dempsey throws out a counter right but Lazzez avoids it with no problem. No luck for Dempsey with that takedown attempt. Dempsey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL# Lazzez gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dempsey is trying to push Lazzez away but Lazzez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dempsey prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazzez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Lazzez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Lazzez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazzez. Dempsey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lazzez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dempsey somewhat. Dempsey throws a head kick but Lazzez moves out of range.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazzez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dempsey tries to clinch up. Lazzez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dempsey sprawls and moves away. Dempsey throws a push kick but Lazzez slaps the foot to one side. #CL# Lazzez darts in and clinches Dempsey up against the cage.#TD2# Dempsey successfully pulls guard.
#T2# Dempsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dempsey wants to stand up but Lazzez is controlling him. #SUB2# Dempsey is looking for a triangle but Lazzez pushes his legs off easily.
Lazzez forces his way into half guard. Lazzez not doing much here.
#T3##SU# Lazzez decides to stand up. #CL# Lazzez moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Lazzez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dempsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lazzez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lazzez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lazzez.
#T4##CL# Lazzez closes the distance and clinches. Dempsey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lazzez smiles and moves away.
Lazzez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL# Lazzez clinches up against the cage.#BC# Lazzez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lazzez throws a head kick but Dempsey moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Lazzez clinches up against the cage. Lazzez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dempsey walks away with a smile on his face. Lazzez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Dempsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Ahmad Lazzez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lazzez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Lazzez!
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Event:
X ETREM X 7H
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Lazzez breaks from the clinch.
Lazzez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kim fails with the takedown#CL2# and Lazzez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lazzez. Lazzez lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment. Lazzez leaning his opponent against the cage. Lazzez controlling the action here for a moment.
Lazzez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kim tries to score a body lock takedown but Lazzez shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lazzez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kim after a bit of a struggle. Kim wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seung Woo Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Kim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kim is trying to break the clinch but Lazzez is controlling him. Kim gets underhooks to prevent Lazzez's takedown attempt.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lazzez is defending well. Lazzez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# Lazzez breaks from the clinch.
Kim fails with the takedown and Lazzez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kim is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2# Lazzez clinches. Kim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kim tries to circle away but Lazzez has him pinned against the cage. Kim is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lazzez to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Lazzez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Lazzez closes the distance and clinches. #T2##TD# Kim drags the fight down to the ground.
Lazzez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lazzez controls the pace. Lazzez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kim looking for a sweep. Not yet Kim, not yet. Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Lazzez is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2# Lazzez gets to his feet - Kim follows without any prompting. Kim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazzez pinned against the cage. Lazzez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lazzez throws a counter combo.#T3# Lazzez shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kim tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lazzez counters with a three punch combo that has Kim backing up. Kim nods at Lazzez to acknowledge the strikes. A slapping body kick lands there for Lazzez. Lazzez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Seung Woo Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lazzez keeps the fight on the outside. Horrible takedown attempt by Lazzez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad. Lazzez dives in and grabs Kim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes down on Lazzez's head and hops out. Lazzez looks for a takedown but Kim sprawls well. Kim throws a big counter combination but Lazzez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4# Kim is looking to clinch. Lazzez stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet. Kim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lazzez as he jumps to the side. Kim is breathing heavily.#CL2# Lazzez clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lazzez is trying to pull guard but Kim turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Lazzez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kim walks away with a smile on his face. Lazzez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lazzez circles away. Lazzez wants to counter the offense by Kim and move into the clinch position. Kim misses with a takedown #CL2# and Lazzez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Lazzez lands an elbow just above Kim 's eye. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Lazzez dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lazzez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lazzez darts in looking for a takedown but Kim gets double underhooks and turns Lazzez into the cage. #TD2# Lazzez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lazzez is in Kim's guard.#ES# Kim wriggles free and stands up. Kim shoots in for a takedown but Lazzez shows good takedown defense. Kim closes the distance and clinches up with Lazzez, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes Lazzez against the cage but Lazzez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazzez. Lazzez gets slowly back to his feet. Kim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lazzez tries to avoid it but Kim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lazzez to the ground. Lazzez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seung Woo Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lazzez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lazzez fakes the leg kick and cracks Kim in the body. 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!#CL2# Lazzez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kim has Lazzez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lazzez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1# Kim is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2# Lazzez breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Lazzez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Lazzez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No luck for Lazzez with that takedown attempt. Kim is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lazzez. Kim throws a head kick that misses. Kim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2# Kim tries to sprawl but Lazzez drives through with a takedown into half guard. Kim wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Lazzez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well. Lazzez wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2# Lazzez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kim misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lazzez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kim is looking for a sweep. Lazzez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lazzez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kim wants to control but Lazzez is keeping busy.
Kim wants to get back to full guard but Lazzez has mounted him!#T3# Lazzez controlling from mount. Kim avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lazzez.
Kim wants to hold on but Lazzez pushes him away. Kim is looking to get to half guard. Lazzez controlling from mount. Kim can't escape the position.
Kim wants to hold on but Lazzez pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lazzez throws some wild stikes that Kim manages to avoid easily.
#T4# Kim blocking the ground and pound. Ahmad Lazzez has got the better of the ground game so far. Lazzez blocks Kim's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Lazzez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kim because Lazzez loaded up on that one. Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kim trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kim can't escape the position.
Lazzez controlling the pace for now. Kim swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Kim working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Lazzez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Lazzez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Lazzez shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kim, as that shot connected.
Kim misses with a takedown and Lazzez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazzez. Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Kim rushes Lazzez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lazzez lands a hook to the side of the head. Ahmad Lazzez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kim fails to pull guard.
#BC2# Lazzez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Lazzez moves out of range easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lazzez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kim defends well and Lazzez ends up having to push Kim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Seung Woo Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Lazzez. Kim fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lazzez is fending him off so far but Kim persists. Nope, Lazzez circles away and we're back to standing. Lazzez shoots in but no luck this time. Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lazzez counters with a series of strikes. Kim will be more careful next time no doubt. Nice body kick there by Lazzez. Seung Woo Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick misses from Kim. Lazzez shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kim throws a big counter combination but Lazzez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kim doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lazzez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A slapping body kick lands there for Lazzez. Lazzez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# Lazzez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kim avoids it really well and circles away. Lazzez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lazzez avoids it really well and circles away. Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!#CL2# Lazzez moves into the clinch. Kim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lazzez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3# Lazzez wants a takedown.
Kim is trying to pull guard but Lazzez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Lazzez manages to break the clinch.
Lazzez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kim but Kim pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lazzez stuffs the takedown. Lazzez cracks the inside of Kim's front leg. #TD2# Lazzez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Lazzez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though. #T4# Kim is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lazzez jumps into side control! Kim is trying to control Lazzez's posture but Lazzez avoids it. Kim bucks up and tries to throw Lazzez off but instead Lazzez has got his back! Lazzez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kim. Lazzez keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
Kim trying to control the hands but Lazzez won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight! Ahmad Lazzez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lazzez 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Ahmad Lazzez! Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Ahmad Lazzez! Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Ahmad Lazzez!
Ahmad Lazzez wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1# Lazzez blocks a head kick by Larraza.
Lazzez shoots in for a double leg but Larraza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Larraza avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Larraza gets in close and instigates a clinch. Larraza has had enough of the clinch but Lazzez keeps him there for the moment. Lazzez avoiding damage as Larraza throws knees to the body.
Larraza is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazzez has double underhooks. Lazzez tries to pull guard but Larraza won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lazzez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larraza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oscar Larraza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Lazzez. A head kick misses from Larraza. Lazzez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larraza defends well and Lazzez ends up having to push Larraza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Larraza tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lazzez manages to circle out of the way. A combination from Larraza does no damage. #CL# Larraza takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Larraza trying to land knees to the body.
Lazzez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larraza just stands there and leans against the cage. Lazzez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Larraza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Lazzez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larraza just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD# Larraza jumps into guard, dragging Lazzez to the mat.
Larraza pulls Lazzez in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Larraza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB# Larraza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lazzez is aware though and is defending well.#T2# Larraza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larraza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lazzez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Larraza scoring with punches to the head and body. Lazzez being controlled here, momentarily. Lazzez is trying to keep Larraza in close.
Larraza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3# Lazzez can't keep his opponent in guard - Larraza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Larraza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Lazzez is looking to control Larraza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lazzez avoid being mounted? Larraza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Lazzez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larraza is working away from the top position though. Larraza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Larraza controlling the action here.#SUB# Larraza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lazzez has managed to free his arm - good work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Larraza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Larraza dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Larraza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Larraza is looking for a takedown.#TD# Larraza pulls guard effortlessly. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Larraza holds on and takes a little breather. Larraza continues to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Larraza working for a triangle but Lazzez defends it easily.
Lazzez wants to control from the top but Larraza keeps moving. #T1# Lazzez wants to stand but Larraza is controlling his posture from full guard. Larraza managing to control the position. Larraza wants to sweep here but Lazzez controlling him for the moment. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Larraza wants to stand and escape but Lazzez is having none of it. #SUB# Lazzez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larraza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lazzez has managed to get both his arms back between Larraza's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Larraza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazzez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazzez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Larraza wants to stand and escape but Lazzez is having none of it. Lazzez postures up.
Larraza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazzez can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB2# Lazzez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larraza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larraza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larraza! #REVR##SUB# Larraza in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lazzez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oscar Larraza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1# Lazzez avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Lazzez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lazzez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lazzez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazzez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Lazzez drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
Lazzez has Mitchell pushed against the cage. Lazzez has Mitchell pressed against the cage, preventing Mitchell from circling away and getting back to striking at range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Mitchell's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD# Mitchell decides to pull guard. Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Lazzez throwing strikes from guard but Mitchell blocks nicely. Lazzez is stalling in the full guard. Mitchell controls Lazzez momentarily but Lazzez frees himself. Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lazzez stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell. Mitchell looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Lazzez postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Mitchell dives in and grabs Lazzez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lazzez pushes down on Mitchell's head and hops out. Mitchell throws a head kick that misses. Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet. Mitchell tries to clinch up but Lazzez circles away and keeps his distance. Lazzez scores with a decent looking hook. Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lazzez avoids it really well and circles away. Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitchell. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lazzez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lazzez duly obliges. #T3##CL2# Lazzez forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2# Lazzez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Lazzez gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short left from Lazzez. Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
Lazzez wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Shane Mitchell has been cut. Lazzez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mitchell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4##BC2# Lazzez manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Lazzez scores with a jab. Mitchell stuffs the takedown. Mitchell tries to clinch but Lazzez is having none of it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mitchell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Horrible takedown attempt by Mitchell or perhaps it was just good defense by Lazzez, which made it look bad. Lazzez with the counter takedown but Mitchell avoids it easily. Lazzez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mitchell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lazzez circles away.#CL2# Lazzez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Lazzez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shane Mitchell's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Mitchell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazzez. #CL2# Lazzez takes the fight into the clinch. Lazzez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lazzez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lazzez is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lazzez down to the mat. Lazzez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Lazzez clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Mitchell pulls Lazzez into guard.
Lazzez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Lazzez looking to pass the guard. Lazzez stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.#ES# Mitchell has his feet on Lazzez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by Lazzez. Lazzez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitchell. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Lazzez closes the distance and clinches. Mitchell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lazzez just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##BC2# Lazzez manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Lazzez moves into the clinch. Lazzez presses Mitchell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2# Lazzez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Lazzez. Those never looked like landing. Mitchell tries to clinch but Lazzez moves out of range. Lazzez lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2# Lazzez clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lazzez tries to pull guard but Mitchell holds him up against the cage and eventually Lazzez drops back down to his feet.
Lazzez controlling the action here for a moment.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Lazzez tries for a takedown but Mitchell manages to get underhooks.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Lazzez forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Lazzez fails to pull guard.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Lazzez controls the action.
Lazzez tries for a takedown but Mitchell manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Lazzez manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lazzez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mitchell thinking. #CL2# Lazzez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# Lazzez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lazzez is defending well for now. Lazzez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mitchell walks away with a smile on his face. Lazzez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Mitchell fails to land the takedown. Lazzez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchell sprawls well. Mitchell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazzez gets slowly back to his feet. Lazzez is breathing heavily. Lazzez tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazzez. Lazzez moves forwards but Mitchell connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mitchell throws a leg kick but Lazzez sees it coming and checks it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Lazzez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Shane Mitchell's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Mitchell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2# Mitchell gets tackled into the cage by Lazzez. Lazzez maintains the clinch. Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Lazzez has him pressed against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Lazzez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lazzez tries for a takedown but Mitchell manages to get underhooks.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch but Lazzez keeps him there for the moment.#TD# Mitchell manages to pull guard.
#ES# Mitchell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Lazzez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lazzez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1# Mitchell goes for a double leg but Lazzez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lazzez continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Lazzez forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches. Lazzez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mitchell smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Mitchell. No joy for Lazzez on that attempt. And Mitchell counters with a quick kick to the body but Lazzez blocks it. Mitchell is looking to clinch. Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. Lazzez tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lazzez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lazzez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitchell. Lazzez swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.#T2# Mitchell fails to land the takedown. Mitchell misses with a takedown #CL2# and Lazzez counters by moving into the clinch. Mitchell tries for a takedown but Lazzez manages to get underhooks.
#TD2# Lazzez jumps guard and drags Mitchell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Lazzez is pulling down on Mitchell's head. It's preventing any offense from Mitchell, at least for the moment. Lazzez keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lazzez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##SU2# Lazzez stands up out of the half guard. #CL2# Lazzez has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lazzez. Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Lazzez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Lazzez tries to pull guard but Mitchell holds him up against the cage and eventually Lazzez drops back down to his feet.
Mitchell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Lazzez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4# Lazzez leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2# Lazzez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Lazzez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mitchell takes a kick to the side of the head. Lazzez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lazzez off to one side. Mitchell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lazzez. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Lazzez. Lazzez gets slowly back to his feet. Shane Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ahmad Lazzez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Mitchell misses the shot to the body. And Lazzez tries to counter it with a takedown but Mitchell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight! Ahmad Lazzez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lazzez 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Lazzez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1# Lazzez stuffs the takedown.#CL# Lazzez clinches up with Dempsey and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Lazzez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dempsey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL# Lazzez closes the distance and clinches. A shot in the inside from Lazzez. Dempsey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lazzez is looking to take this one to the mat. Lazzez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dempsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dempsey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazzez has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dempsey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lazzez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Dempsey clinches up with Lazzez and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC# Lazzez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lazzez looks for a takedown but Dempsey sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Lazzez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lazzez leaves Dempsey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Dempsey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lazzez's waist but Lazzez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dempsey off to one side. Lazzez tried to counter with a leg kick but Dempsey avoided it.#CL# Lazzez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dempsey tries to break free but Lazzez pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Lazzez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lazzez throws a series of punches but Dempsey moves out of range. Dempsey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dempsey shoots in for a double leg but Lazzez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# Lazzez moves into range and clinches up with Dempsey.#T2##TD# Lazzez manages to pull guard.
Lazzez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Lazzez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dempsey is fighting to break Lazzez's control of his arms but Lazzez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Lazzez keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully. Lazzez has control of Dempsey's left arm, preventing Dempsey from doing any damage. #T3# Lazzez is looking to sweep but instead, Dempsey has passed into half guard.
Lazzez is controlling Dempsey's trapped leg to prevent Dempsey from advancing to side control. Lazzez wants to get back to full guard. Lazzez has his hands clasped together around Dempsey's back. He's all about the action. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lazzez fails to land the takedown. Dempsey is looking to clinch. Lazzez shoots for a double leg takedown but Dempsey sprawls well. He's pushed Lazzez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lazzez lands a high kick!
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lazzez as he jumps to the side. Nice takedown defense from Lazzez. No joy for Dempsey on that attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazzez. Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Lazzez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Lazzez dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Dempsey fails to land the takedown. Dempsey cracks Lazzez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Lazzez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dempsey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lazzez tries to avoid it but Dempsey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lazzez to the ground. Lazzez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lazzez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Dempsey with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dempsey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lazzez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dempsey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lazzez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dempsey fails in his attempt to clinch. Lazzez stuffs the takedown attempt from Dempsey. Dempsey gets slowly back to his feet. Ahmad Lazzez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Dempsey. Dempsey tries to land a front kick but Lazzez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1# Dempsey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lazzez tries to avoid it but Dempsey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lazzez to the ground. Lazzez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lazzez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL# Lazzez moves into the clinch. Dempsey is breathing heavily. Dempsey tries for a takedown but Lazzez manages to get underhooks.
Dempsey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lazzez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lazzez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Dempsey has had enough of the clinch but Lazzez keeps him there for the moment. Dempsey tries to circle away but Lazzez has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Lazzez breaks from the clinch.
Lazzez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dempsey can do to turn this around? Lazzez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dempsey pinned against the cage. Dempsey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2# Lazzez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dempsey sprawls well. Dempsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazzez gets slowly back to his feet. No luck for Lazzez with that takedown attempt. Dempsey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lazzez swivels and escapes. Lazzez is looking for a counter combo.#CL# Lazzez has Dempsey up against the cage in a clinch.
Lazzez effectively controlling the action here. Dempsey gets underhooks to prevent Lazzez's takedown attempt.
#T3# Dempsey trying to land knees to the body.
Dempsey wants to get back to striking at distance but Lazzez won't allow it.
Dempsey tries to break the clinch but Lazzez is controlling the position. Dempsey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lazzez after a bit of a struggle. Lazzez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dempsey gets underhooks to prevent Lazzez's takedown attempt.
#TD# Lazzez drags the fight down to the ground.
Dempsey preventing the sweep. Lazzez has his hands on Dempsey's head, controlling the position. Dempsey trying to control but Lazzez is working from the bottom. Lazzez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dempsey on the ground.#T4# Dempsey throwing strikes but missing. Lazzez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Lazzez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dempsey is aware though and is defending well. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Lazzez is trying to control the position but Dempsey postures up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Lazzez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dempsey slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazzez, before circling back to the center of the mat. Dempsey throws a counter combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Lazzez 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# A cross from Lazzez lands. Dempsey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lazzez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dempsey wants to clinch up but Lazzez keeps it at a distance. Lazzez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lazzez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD# Lazzez shoots in and bounces Dempsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2# Dempsey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lazzez tries a body shot but Dempsey blocks it.
#T1# Dempsey goes for a takedown attempt but Lazzez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dempsey. #CL# Lazzez clinches. Lazzez is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmad Lazzez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lazzez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dempsey wants a takedown.
Lazzez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dempsey up against the cage.#T2# Lazzez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Lazzez breaks the clinch.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazzez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Horrible takedown attempt by Dempsey or perhaps it was just good defense by Lazzez, which made it look bad. Lazzez throws a head kick that half lands.
Dempsey fails with a takedown attempt.#T3# Lazzez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dempsey swivels and escapes. Dempsey tries to clinch but Lazzez moves out of range. Lazzez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dempsey's waist but Dempsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lazzez off to one side. Ahmad Lazzez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dempsey throws a sloppy head kick and Lazzez moves out of range easily. Dempsey fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Lazzez moves into the clinch successfully.
Lazzez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dempsey is defending well for now. Lazzez leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Lazzez.
Lazzez gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Lazzez lands a shoulder strike. Lazzez stalling the fight.
#T4# Dempsey prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Lazzez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lazzez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dempsey misses with a head kick.
Lazzez stuffs the takedown attempt from Dempsey. Dempsey gets slowly back to his feet. Dempsey shoots in looking for a takedown. Lazzez tries to sprawl out of it but Dempsey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lazzez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lazzez looks for a takedown but Dempsey sprawls well.
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 Ahmad Lazzez. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lazzez, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Lazzez!
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