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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Guy Lazurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazurus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lazurus throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Lazurus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lazurus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Dixon closes the distance and pushes Lazurus back into the cage.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Lazurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazurus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Dixon clinches up with Lazurus and pushes him back against the cage.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon lands with a light punch inside.
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lazurus prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon prevents Lazurus from breaking the clinch.
Lazurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon lands an uppercut.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lazurus blocks a body shot from Dixon. #T2#
Dixon lands with a light punch inside.
Dixon misses with some punches.
Dixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dixon tries to work over Lazurus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazurus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazurus is trying to break the clinch but Dixon has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Dixon misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
Lazurus blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lazurus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dixon has him pressed against the cage.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon presses Lazurus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dixon.
Lazurus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lazurus blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Dixon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazurus walks away with a smile on his face. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Lazurus.
Lazurus falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazurus's elbow.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dixon as the two fighters clinch.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Lazurus controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Dixon.
Dixon tries a body shot but Lazurus blocks it.
Lazurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Dixon won't allow it.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazurus's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon 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#
Lazurus lands with a right hand.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lazurus.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazurus is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Lazurus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dixon moves out of range as Lazurus strikes.
Dixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Lazurus manages to break the clinch.
Dixon moves out of range as Lazurus throws a body kick.
#CL#
Dixon closes the distance and pushes Lazurus back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Lazurus tries to break the clinch but Dixon is controlling the position.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Dixon lands a shoulder strike.
Dixon tries a body shot but Lazurus blocks it.
Dixon lands a body shot. #BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazurus swinging wildly here.
Dixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dixon punishes Lazurus's body with a nice straight punch.
Lazurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Lazurus misses with a series of wild punches.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lazurus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dixon misses with a hook. Lazurus ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Dixon takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Lazurus prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazurus.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Lazurus controls the action.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Dixon jumps guard and drags Lazurus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2#
Lazurus gets to his feet - Dixon follows without any prompting. #T3#
Lazurus throws a one two combo.
Lazurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Guy Lazurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lazurus misses with a series of wild punches.
Lazurus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy Lazurus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Lazurus does no damage. #CL#
Dixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazurus, pushing him back against the cage.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Lazurus takes a shot to the head.
Dixon stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Lazurus takes a shot to the head.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Lazurus avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
Dixon misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Lazurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lazurus is trying to push Dixon away but Dixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lazurus blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Lazurus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Dixon.
Dixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lazurus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Dixon darts in and clinches Lazurus up against the cage.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Lazurus controls the action.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Lazurus.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Lazurus blocks a body shot from Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Dixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Lazurus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Lazurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dixon keeps control of Lazurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dixon.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lazurus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lazurus.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Joey Dixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazurus controls his hands.
Lazurus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Dixon on the inside.
Dixon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Lazurus.
Lazurus is trying to push Dixon away but Dixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lazurus.
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazurus can do to turn this around?
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
A frustrated look appears on Lazurus's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazurus can't break the clinch.
Guy Lazurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazurus tries to break the clinch but Dixon is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Lazurus tries to break free but Dixon pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon! |
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Event:
FFS 20: Cantonment
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazurus falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lazurus is looking to stand up but Vernon isn't so interested in that idea.
Vernon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vernon postures up in Lazurus's guard and throws a big left but Lazurus blocks it.
Lazurus is wriggling around but Vernon manages to pass to half guard.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lazurus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazurus's head.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vernon connects with a nice short shot to Lazurus's temple. #T1#
Vernon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lazurus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vernon slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Vernon there.
Lazurus tries to kick Vernon off but Vernon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lazurus is trying to control but can't.
Lazurus is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon wants to advance to full mount but Lazurus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Lazurus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Vernon 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.#SU2#
Lazurus stands and steps away. Vernon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lazurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lazurus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vernon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lazurus misses with a body shot.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazurus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lazurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Lazurus is quick to defend against it.
Lazurus throws a combination that misses
and Vernon counters with a series of strikes. Lazurus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazurus misses with a kick to the body.
Lazurus throws a series of punches but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Vernon finds it's way through Lazurus's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Issac Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vernon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Vernon!
Issac Vernon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FFS 13: Pahokee
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mazzariello closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mazzariello staying calm.
Lazurus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazzariello connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lazurus some visible discomfort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello controls the position.
It looks like Mazzariello 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.
Lazurus wants to get back to his feet but Mazzariello drags him back down.#T1#
Mazzariello controlling from side mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mazzariello throws an elbow but Lazurus slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mazzariello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Mazzariello has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mazzariello throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazurus is trying to control Mazzariello's posture but Mazzariello avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert Mazzariello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzariello 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert Mazzariello! |
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Event:
FFS 5: Palatka
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lazurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capac tries to bum rush Lazurus with a series of wild strikes but Lazurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lazurus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Capac finds it's way round the side to connect with Lazurus's head.
Capac throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Lazurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lazurus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Capac does no damage.
Lazurus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lazurus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Capac works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Capac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guy Lazurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Lazurus misses.
Capac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lazurus dodges the punch combination from Capac.
Capac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lazurus is looking for a counter combo.
Capac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazurus misses with a series of wild punches.
Capac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Lazurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lazurus misses the target.
Capac 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.
A combination from Capac does no damage.
Lazurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lazurus swinging wildly here.
Capac throws a right and a left that Lazurus avoids nicely.
Capac throws a good cross that connects.
Lazurus misses with the combination.
Capac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capac blocks a head kick by Lazurus.
Capac is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lazurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Capac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazurus.
Capac dodges the punch combination from Lazurus.
Capac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lazurus's head backwards.
Lazurus throws a right and a left that Capac avoids nicely.
Lazurus swinging wildly here.
Capac lands with a nice combination. Lazurus backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lazurus misses with a wild combination.
Capac avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manco Capac.
Well Capac 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manco Capac!
A relieved looking Manco Capac thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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