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Event:
SMASH: Snow vs Solo
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamotta as he avoids it easily.
Lamotta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pawlik sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Pawlik clinches. #TD2#
Pawlik pulls guard successfully.
Lamotta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawlik is keeping the position for now.
Lamotta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamotta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lamotta sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Lamotta with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lamotta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lamotta trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Pawlik gets a takedown into half guard.
Lamotta is looking for a sweep. Pawlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pawlik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lamotta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawlik.
Pawlik blocks the strikes from Lamotta.
#T2#
Lamotta tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
Lamotta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pawlik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pawlik's back!#SUB#
Lamotta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lamotta controlling the position well here. Pawlik rolled but Lamotta kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lamotta is trying to stick to Pawlik's back but Pawlik is turning into Lamotta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lamotta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pawlik.#T3#
Pawlik stopping the sweep attempt from Lamotta.
Pawlik trying to control but Lamotta is working from the bottom.
Pawlik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pawlik won't allow Lamotta to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Lamotta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lamotta trying to control the position.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Pawlik might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamotta keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lamotta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pawlik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lamotta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamotta is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Pawlik will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pawlik doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Lamotta counters with a single leg into guard. Pawlik didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Pawlik has his foot on Lamotta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lamotta works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Pawlik has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Lamotta from controlling successfully.
Lamotta tries to stand but Pawlik is controlling from the bottom.
Lamotta connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lamotta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamotta has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlik's legs - danger averted.
Lamotta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Lamotta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lamotta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lamotta trying to control the action but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Pawlik tries to buck Lamotta off but Lamotta is having none of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lamotta trying to control the action but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Lamotta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pawlik tries to improve position but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pawlik dodges the ground and pound from Lamotta.#SUB#
Lamotta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lamotta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Pawlik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lamotta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lamotta gets tackled into the cage by Pawlik. Pawlik maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pawlik scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Pawlik jumps guard.
Lamotta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Pawlik isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lamotta stacks Pawlik 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 Lamotta!
Pawlik is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB#
Lamotta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pawlik rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lamotta's guard! Nice work there by Pawlik!
Lamotta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pawlik is one step ahead there.
Lamotta pulls Pawlik in to control the position.
Pawlik trying to control but Lamotta is working from the bottom.
Pawlik preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilbert Lamotta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lamotta managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilbert Lamotta dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lamotta leaves Pawlik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lamotta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pawlik sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Pawlik closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Pawlik manages to pull guard.
Lamotta sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Pawlik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamotta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamotta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lamotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamotta wants to stand but Pawlik is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Pawlik keeping full guard, as Lamotta tries to pass.
Lamotta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Pawlik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Pawlik working for a triangle but Lamotta defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Lamotta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pawlik to the ground. Lamotta is now in Pawlik's guard.
Lamotta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lamotta looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Pawlik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lamotta defends well.#SUB2#
Pawlik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lamotta sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pawlik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lamotta sprawls well. Lamotta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pawlik gets slowly back to his feet.#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.
Pawlik is looking to clinch. #TD#
Lamotta looking to score a takedown here. Pawlik is defending well but Lamotta drives through and ends up in Pawlik's guard.
Lamotta tries to free his leg and advance position but Pawlik is retaining full guard.
Lamotta stands and throws Pawlik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lamotta taking a breather here.
Pawlik tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hilbert Lamotta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamotta 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilbert Lamotta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Nordman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nordman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lamotta avoids it really well and circles away.
Lamotta dives in and grabs Nordman 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nordman pushes down on Lamotta's head and hops out.
Lamotta fails to land the takedown.
Lamotta has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilbert Lamotta. 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.
Lamotta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hilbert Lamotta has been cut.
Nordman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Nordman tries to bum rush Lamotta with a series of wild strikes but Lamotta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Nordman has Lamotta up against the cage in a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nordman has eaten all the pies!
Nordman controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Nordman manages to break the clinch.
Nordman misses with the body kick#TD#
and Lamotta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lamotta sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lamotta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamotta pushing down on Nordman 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Lamotta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lamotta in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nordman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lamotta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hilbert Lamotta!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 949 Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Wonder thuds a left hand into Lamotta's body.
Wonder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lamotta misses with a hook
#KD#
and Wonder counters with a nice right hand that sends Lamotta toppling to the canvas! Lamotta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wonder finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like Hilbert Lamotta has been cut.
Wonder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamotta looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamotta leaves his chin hanging out and Wonder seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lamotta crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Wonder!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 949 Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Lamotta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Winner to the ground. Lamotta is now in Winner's guard.
Winner is looking to stand back up but Lamotta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Winner. #REVB##SUB2#
Winner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Lamotta seems content to control.
Lamotta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lamotta controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Winner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lamotta controlling from the full mount.
Lamotta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lamotta unloads with some shots from mount but Winner bucks and avoids them well.
Winner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lamotta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamotta prevents Winner from getting the reversal.
Winner tries to hold on but Lamotta pushes him away.
Lamotta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lamotta.#T3#
Winner is looking to improve his position but Lamotta isn't that keen on the idea.
Lamotta controlling the pace for now.
Winner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lamotta controlling the position easily from mount.
Winner wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lamotta.
Poor strikes thrown by Lamotta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lamotta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lamotta'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.
Lamotta misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lamotta throwing strikes here but Winner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamotta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilbert Lamotta dominated that round.
That's time! Lamotta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Lamotta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lamotta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Winner is looking for a sweep.
Winner looking for a sweep but Lamotta has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lamotta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lamotta unloads with some shots from mount but Winner bucks and avoids them well.
#T1#
Lamotta content just to control the position here.
Winner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lamotta controlling the pace for now.
Hilbert Lamotta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lamotta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Winner for as long as he can get away with.
Winner tries to lock up and control but Lamotta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winner is trying to escape the mount.
Lamotta looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Winner is still trying to improve position.
Winner keeps trying to improve his position.
Lamotta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Winner is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lamotta controlling from mount.
Winner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lamotta sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winner wants to get back to full guard.
Lamotta slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Lamotta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamotta stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilbert Lamotta dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Lamotta misses with a body shot
and Winner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winner connects with a body shot.
Winner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winner, as that shot connected.
Winner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lamotta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Winner.
Winner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Winner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Winner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Winner.
Winner lands a right hook to the body.
Winner jabs at Lamotta's body.
Qfc Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner punishes Lamotta's body with a nice straight punch.
Qfc Winner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winner lands a really nice looking cross but Lamotta seems unphased.
#TD#
Lamotta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Winner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winner is trying to get back to half guard.
Lamotta advances to mount. #T2#
Winner working to try and regain half guard.
Winner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Winner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Winner wants to get back to his feet.
Winner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lamotta.
Winner is trying desperately to improve position.
Winner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lamotta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lamotta thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lamotta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#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.
Winner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Winner is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lamotta controlling from mount.
Winner is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qfc Winner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lamotta 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Hilbert Lamotta!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Hilbert Lamotta!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Hilbert Lamotta!
Hilbert Lamotta wins by unanimous decision!
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