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Event:
CMMA 69 McCrae vs Obaminator
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Zimmerman dives in and grabs Lucero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucero pushes down on Zimmerman's head and hops out.
Lucero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman tries to avoid it but Lucero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zimmerman to the ground. Zimmerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Lucero circles away easily#TD#
and Lucero counters with a takedown into side control.
Lucero trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Lucero tries for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending well.
Lucero wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping him busy.
Lucero 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.#T1#
Lucero working the ground and pound.
Lucero wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping him busy.
Zimmerman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lucero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lucero tries for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending well.
Lucero creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zimmerman tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Zimmerman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zimmerman defending well though. #SUB2#
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lucero is trying to work for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending well.
#T2#
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Lucero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zimmerman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Lucero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucero pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lucero trying to mount his opponent but Zimmerman defends it.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Lucero is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lucero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lucero is working for a submission of some sort.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lucero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lucero is working for a submission of some sort.
Zimmerman gets full guard.#SUB2#
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Lucero defends it easily.
Lucero distracts Zimmerman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zimmerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Lucero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zimmerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucero sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivor Lucero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Lucero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucero as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Lucero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zimmerman feints the counter takedown.
Lucero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zimmerman.
Lucero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Zimmerman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lucero's half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but Lucero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zimmerman to get the leverage.
Zimmerman wants to free his trapped foot but Lucero is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lucero is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but Lucero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zimmerman to get the leverage.
Lucero tries to get to full guard but Zimmerman has control of the leg.
Ivor Lucero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Lucero gets full guard.#SUB2#
Zimmerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucero! #REVR##SUB#
Lucero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zimmerman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zimmerman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lucero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zimmerman can do to turn this around?
Zimmerman regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Lucero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Zimmerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucero trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman has momentary wrist control but Lucero slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimmerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Lucero pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lucero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucero pushes down on Zimmerman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moritz Zimmerman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lucero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lucero has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Lucero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zimmerman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero trying to control the position but Zimmerman is working away.
Zimmerman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Lucero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lucero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zimmerman won't allow Lucero to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman is in trouble now - Lucero has advanced to mount!
Lucero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lucero is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zimmerman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zimmerman can't escape the position.
Zimmerman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Lucero working Zimmerman over with strikes here.
Lucero landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lucero working for a submission but Zimmerman is keeping him at bay.
Zimmerman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucero looking to control but Zimmerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lucero looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Lucero is nestled in close to Zimmerman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zimmerman taking some punishment here, with Lucero in his half guard.
Lucero is nestled in close to Zimmerman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB#
Lucero seems to be working for a kimura but Zimmerman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lucero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zimmerman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lucero scoring with some ground and pound.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucero distracts Zimmerman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lucero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucero advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lucero content to control rather than advance.
Zimmerman works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Lucero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lucero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Lucero! |
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Event:
CMMA 59 Michaels vs Barnes
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Sharty shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Sharty. No joy for Lucero on that attempt.
Sharty has his takedown stuffed
and Lucero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sharty thinking. #TD2#
Sharty feints and as Lucero raises his hands in defense, Sharty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sharty content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Sharty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharty trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucero trying to keep a closed guard but Sharty is proving a slippery customer.
Sharty is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucero has wrist control.#T1#
Sharty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sharty 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.
Sharty advances position into side control!
Sharty controlling from side mount.
Sharty advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucero working to try and regain half guard.
Sharty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucero is looking to escape. #T2#
Lucero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sharty lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sharty lands a big elbow.
Sharty looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Sharty 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.
Lucero taking shots to the head.
Sharty scoring with strikes but Lucero is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharty looking to control but Lucero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucero is looking to improve his position but Sharty isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Sharty wants to control the pace but Lucero is squirming around nicely.
Sharty controlling from mount.
Sharty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is having none of it.
Lucero working to try and regain half guard.
Sharty controlling from mount.
Sharty trying to control but he's not successful this time. #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.
Sharty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sharty lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sharty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is having none of it.
Lucero can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sharty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sharty looks for a takedown but Lucero sprawls well.
Sharty with a poor takedown #TD#
and Lucero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lucero landing some decent shots from guard.
Sharty working a defensive guard here.
Lucero wants to control from the top but Sharty keeps moving.
Lucero won't allow Sharty to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero looking to pass the guard.
Lucero is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharty has wrist control.
Lucero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lucero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sharty's head.#SUB#
Lucero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sharty dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lucero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sharty controls the pace.
Lucero keeping moving, preventing Sharty from controlling successfully.
Sharty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sharty's guard. #REVR#
Sharty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharty wants to sweep here but Lucero controlling him for the moment.
Lucero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lucero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sharty's head.
Lucero stopping the sweep attempt from Sharty.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharty working a defensive guard here.
Sharty has momentary wrist control but Lucero slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sharty trying to control but Lucero is working from the bottom.
Sharty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sharty wants to control from the top but Lucero keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Lucero is looking for a triangle but Sharty pushes his legs off easily.
Lucero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sharty controls the pace.
More stalling from Sharty.
Lucero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharty looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sharty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sharty is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucero has wrist control.
Sharty works over Lucero with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sharty content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Lucero actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Lucero 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#
Sharty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucero defends well and Sharty ends up having to push Lucero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharty as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharty is defended easily by Lucero.
Sharty shoots in looking for a takedown but Lucero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sharty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivor Lucero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sharty.
Sharty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucero circles away.
Lucero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucero wants it to stay on the feet.
Sharty dives in for a single leg takedown but Lucero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lucero stuffs the takedown.
Sharty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sharty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Lucero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lucero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sharty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sharty is trying to keep Lucero in close.
Lucero working some strikes from top position.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lucero pushes down on Sharty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sharty gets full guard.
Lucero tries to free his leg and advance position but Sharty is retaining full guard.
Greg Sharty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharty keeping moving, preventing Lucero from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lucero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sharty looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sharty looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sharty! #REVB#
Lucero tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The referee asks Sharty politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sharty prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Sharty landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sharty scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lucero's face as Sharty controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sharty.
Sharty is looking to take a break and control but Lucero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharty staying calm.#T4#
Sharty wants to control but Lucero is keeping him busy.
Sharty controlling from side mount.
Sharty is looking to take a break and control but Lucero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Lucero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucero 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Lucero! |
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Event:
KoF: IW Golden Claws X
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Lucero gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lucero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucero drops an elbow to the side of Bugglesworth's head.
Lucero slips a nice elbow through Bugglesworth's hands, connecting with Bugglesworth's forehead.
Lucero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bugglesworth is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bugglesworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lucero is looking for a kimura here.
Lucero slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lucero is trying to work for a kimura but Bugglesworth is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lucero is looking for a kimura but Bugglesworth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucero to get the leverage.
Lucero working over Bugglesworth with some ground and pound. Bugglesworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Lucero seems to be working for a kimura but Bugglesworth defends the submission attempt.
Lucero drops an elbow to the side of Bugglesworth's head.
Bugglesworth is looking for a sweep. Lucero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucero working over Bugglesworth with some ground and pound. Bugglesworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lucero passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Lucero is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Bugglesworth is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivor Lucero! |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws VIII
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Ugo Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes jabs at Lucero's body.
Lucero shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Lucero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes lands a jab to Lucero's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Lucero.
Lucero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Lucero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Lucero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivor Lucero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucero tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lucero shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes lands a jab to Lucero's midsection.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Lucero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lucero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lucero preventing the sweep.
Lucero postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Lucero stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Lucero is having none of it.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lucero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lucero postures up.
#SUB#
Lucero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lucero won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Lucero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lucero is controlling him.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucero trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lucero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ugo Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucero is just out of range.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucero checks a low kick from Barnes.
It looked like Lucero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Lucero.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Lucero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Lucero fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ugo Barnes 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#
Nice shot by Barnes.
Lucero closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Lucero pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with the combination.
#T1#
Barnes throws a series of punches but Lucero avoids them all with ease.
Lucero tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucero backwards.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Ugo Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes works Lucero's body with a nice hook.
Barnes cracks Lucero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Lucero's belly button to the back.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucero feinted with a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barnes. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Barnes throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lucero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Barnes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lucero rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Lucero feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Lucero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Lucero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Lucero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucero looking to pass the guard.
Lucero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucero is one step ahead there.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Lucero from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucero is one step ahead there.
Lucero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lucero preventing the sweep.
Lucero 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.#T4#
Lucero trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Lucero tries to pass.
Lucero postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucero is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lucero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lucero tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ugo Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lucero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Lucero tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lucero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucero tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Lucero's body.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Lucero's head.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Lucero saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Lucero avoids nicely.
Lucero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Some bone on bone action there as Lucero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucero tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Lucero dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Lucero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Barnes thuds a left hand into Lucero's body.
Lucero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Lucero on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivor Lucero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes throws a combination. Lucero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Lucero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Lucero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Lucero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lucero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Lucero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucero slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Lucero avoids it.
Lucero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Lucero gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands with a right hand.
Lucero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lucero fails to land the takedown.
Ivor Lucero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lucero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ugo Barnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Lucero's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ugo Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ugo Barnes! |
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Event:
KoF: New Blood III
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtz works Lucero's body with a nice hook.
Kurtz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lucero.
Kurtz tried to counter with a leg kick but Lucero avoided it.
Kurtz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and Kurtz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtz scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz throws a sloppy head kick and Lucero moves out of range easily.
Lucero misses with a takedown attempt
and Kurtz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sebastian Kurtz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivor Lucero.
Kurtz feints and then cracks Lucero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucero down. #T1#
Kurtz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Lucero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kurtz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kurtz.
Lucero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lucero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kurtz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kurtz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kurtz! #REVR#
Kurtz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lucero is looking for a sweep.
Lucero told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Kurtz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lucero stops Kurtz from passing to mount. #SUB#
Kurtz is trying to get an arm triangle but Lucero is defending well. #T3#
Kurtz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lucero's legs. #SUB#
Kurtz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lucero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kurtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucero keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lucero is looking for a sweep.
Kurtz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Lucero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucero prevents Kurtz from improving position.
Lucero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kurtz's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtz works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucero is not content to let Kurtz control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Kurtz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Kurtz.
Lucero blocks a head kick by Kurtz.
Lucero tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donk. Kurtz catches Lucero right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz lands a head shot.#TD2#
Lucero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kurtz on his heels. He'll look to pass Kurtz's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Kurtz keeping moving, preventing Lucero from controlling successfully.
Kurtz working a defensive guard here.
Lucero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lucero throws a strike but Kurtz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lucero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kurtz controls the pace.
Kurtz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucero is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lucero has his foot on Kurtz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurtz works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurtz won't allow Lucero to sweep him here.
Lucero keeps trying to improve his position.
Kurtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucero can do to turn this around?#T2#
Lucero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kurtz wants to control from the top but Lucero keeps moving.
Lucero wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kurtz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lucero is trying to keep Kurtz in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kurtz lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Kurtz. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Lucero blocks a head kick by Kurtz.
Lucero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucero feints the counter takedown.
Lucero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Kurtz. Beautiful body shot.
Kurtz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good standup being displayed there by Kurtz as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Kurtz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kurtz throws a leg kick which misses Lucero's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucero tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Kurtz.
Kurtz connects with a looping right hand.
Lucero fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero fails to land the takedown.
As Lucero backs away, Kurtz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Lucero dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurtz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sebastian Kurtz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivor Lucero.
Kurtz slaps away a takedown attempt from Lucero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kurtz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kurtz digs a good body shot into Lucero's ribs.
Kurtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurtz lands with an uppercut that bounces Lucero off the cage and back into range.
Sebastian Kurtz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kurtz swings for the body but Lucero moves out of range.
Lucero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurtz with a body shot.
Kurtz with the inside leg kick.
Lucero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurtz connects with a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurtz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurtz throws a nice looking combination but Lucero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurtz throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Kurtz throws a head kick but Lucero moves out of range.
And Lucero tries to counter it with a takedown but Kurtz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lucero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurtz swivels and escapes.
Sebastian Kurtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lucero dives in and grabs Kurtz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurtz pushes down on Lucero's head and hops out.
Lucero tries to move into range but Kurtz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurtz lunges at Lucero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucero's hand. #ROC#Lucero is rocked!#T4#
Lucero gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kurtz gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kurtz! |
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Event:
KoF:IW Proving Grounds III HW
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington throws out a powerful jab.
Harrington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harrington with a body shot.
Harrington tries to clinch but Lucero is having none of it. #CL#
Lucero tries to keep at a distance but Harrington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harrington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lucero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harrington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harrington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lucero is looking for a takedown.
Harrington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tony Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivor Lucero.
Lucero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harrington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harrington tries to score with a low kick but Lucero moves his leg out of the way.
Harrington throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Lucero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harrington's guard.
Lucero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Lucero throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucero throwing strikes but missing.
Harrington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucero postures up in Harrington's guard and throws a big left but Harrington blocks it.
Lucero tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
Harrington controls Lucero momentarily but Lucero frees himself.
Harrington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrington tries to get out of the position.
Harrington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrington has control of Lucero's left arm, preventing Lucero from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lucero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lucero drops back looking for a leg! Harrington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harrington manages to kick Lucero off! Lucero jumps back into Harrington's guard. #T2#
Harrington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harrington holds on and takes a little breather.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harrington has momentary wrist control but Lucero slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucero stays in close to Harrington's body and controls the position.
Lucero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrington is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lucero won't allow Harrington to sweep him here.
Lucero wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Lucero tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
Lucero wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harrington looks to throw the jab but Lucero is out of range.
And Lucero tries to counter it with a takedown but Harrington pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Harrington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harrington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Harrington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harrington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lucero punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lucero is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Harrington is tapping! Great win for Lucero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivor Lucero! |
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Event:
KoF: IW Golden Claws II
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corcoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucero.
Lucero feints the counter takedown.
Corcoran jabs at Lucero's body.
Lucero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Ivor Lucero has been cut.
Corcoran lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Lucero can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Corcoran and Lucero drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Corcoran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Corcoran!
After the fight, Vinny Corcoran was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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