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Event:
LAFC FN 11
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Lincoln scores with a jab to the head.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lincoln moves away from the strike by Lima.
Lima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lincoln lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lincoln but Lincoln pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lincoln looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Lincoln .#T1#
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been hearing reports that Lima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lincoln thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lima if he has to take too many more of those.
Lincoln lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lincoln changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lincoln !
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Lincoln .
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincoln .
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Lincoln 's shoulder, as Lincoln tries to avoid the shot.
Lincoln connects with a leg kick.
Lincoln moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Lincoln .
Lincoln smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Lincoln .
Lincoln wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lincoln lands a leg kick that knocks Lima off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lincoln . #T3#
Lincoln scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Lincoln scores with a one two! Lima had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lincoln cracks Lima with a good jab.
Lincoln fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
Lincoln throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lincoln lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lima at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lincoln .
Nice straight punches there by Lincoln . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lincoln .
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima tries to clinch up
and Lincoln makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Lima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lincoln .
The crowd cheers as Lincoln lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lima doesn't seem phased though.
Lincoln moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lincoln with the inside leg kick.
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lincoln jabs Lima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lincoln .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lima takes one to the chin there.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lincoln 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#
Lima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lincoln is able to avoid easily.
Lincoln with a jab.
Lincoln throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lincoln throws a one two combo.
A nice leg kick from Lincoln , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln with the inside leg kick.
Lincoln fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima tries to land a leg kick but Lincoln saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln cracks Lima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lincoln works the jab nicely.
Lima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincoln can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincoln slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Lima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lima will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lincoln lands with a nice body punch.
Lincoln misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincoln chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lincoln connects with a body shot that sends Lima's belly button to the back.
Lima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lincoln throws out a powerful jab.
Lima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lincoln getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lima wants to clinch but Lincoln slips to the side
and Lincoln counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Lincoln .
#T2#
Lima takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln . No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Lincoln appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincoln with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lincoln there.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Lincoln cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.
Lincoln throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lincoln lands a nice shot to the body.
Lincoln throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lincoln finds it's way round the side to connect with Lima's head. #T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Lincoln finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Lincoln .
Lincoln stuffs the takedown.
Lincoln throws out a counter right but Lima avoids it with no problem.
Lincoln lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lincoln .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lincoln .
Lima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lincoln buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lincoln connects with the punch.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Lincoln looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a sloppy right hand. Lima should have avoided that one.
Lincoln lands with a nice body punch.
Lincoln fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lima tries for a takedown but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincoln can pounce on him.
Lincoln lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lima's sensitive parts.
Lincoln smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincoln , as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincoln scores with a nice strike.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lincoln swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Lima attempts a counter takedown but Lincoln avoids it well and moves away.
Lincoln throws a nice looking combination but Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lima might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Lincoln .
Nice shot by Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lincoln keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lincoln .#T1#
Lincoln bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid body kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lima ducks right into an uppercut from Lincoln .
Lincoln dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln lands with an overhand left.
Lincoln scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Lincoln scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Lincoln connects with a crisp jab.
Lincoln has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincoln .
Lincoln lands the left hand.
Lincoln cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lincoln cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.
A solid body kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lincoln manages to circle out of the way.
Lincoln fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lincoln scoring well with a low kick there.
Lincoln lands the left hand.
Lincoln scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Lincoln connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincoln , as that shot connected.
Lincoln is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
Lincoln lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lima's sensitive parts.
Lincoln swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Lima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lincoln darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lincoln connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lima on the side of the head.
Lincoln connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Lincoln thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincoln lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima thows a leg kick but Lincoln checks it
and Lincoln counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Lincoln , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln connects with an inside leg kick.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lincoln .
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paulo Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln cracks Lima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lincoln has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln ! |
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Event:
LAFC FN 9
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Brankovic clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brankovic.
Brankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brankovic.
Brankovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lima's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Paulo Lima has been cut.
Brankovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lima takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brankovic.
Brankovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Lima manages to pull guard.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Brankovic from standing up. #SUB#
Brankovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lima has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brankovic doesn't defend quickly enough and Lima has managed to lock this one up! Can Brankovic escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lima on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulo Lima!
Paulo Lima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC Hilo
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stepanovich swivels and escapes.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Lima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lima goes for a double leg but Stepanovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stepanovich continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Lima controls his hands.
#T1##BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Lima ducked under it nicely.
Lima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stepanovich manages to circle out of the way.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stepanovich.#T2#
Stepanovich lands an overhand right.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich works Lima's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lima throws a body kick.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Lima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lima dodges the punch combination from Stepanovich.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt. #T4#
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich. #TD#
Lima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stepanovich did well to prevent Lima getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a jab.#CL#
Lima has Stepanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lima throws a leg kick but Stepanovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stepanovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepanovich, which made it look bad. #T1#
Stepanovich connects with a body shot that sends Lima's belly button to the back.#CL#
Lima clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Stepanovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Stepanovich.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Lima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stepanovich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stepanovich explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Lima avoids it with no problem.
Lima moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stepanovich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3##TD#
Lima feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lima 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.#ES2#
Stepanovich has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lima is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stepanovich.
Lima jumps guard but Stepanovich stands there with Lima around his waist. Lima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lima trying to stall but Stepanovich improves his position.
Lima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima tries to stall but Stepanovich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stepanovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stepanovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lima prevents a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Stepanovich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Lima right on the button with a cross.
Lima staying out of range there.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich lands a leg kick that knocks Lima off balance momentarily.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Lima off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Lima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stepanovich throws out a powerful jab.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lima drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stepanovich sprawls and moves away.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lima is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stepanovich.
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab. #T2#
Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lima momentarily.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.
Lima appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Stepanovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Stepanovich tries to keep at a distance but Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lima just leaning against Stepanovich, taking a breather. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich works over Lima's head and body with a nice combination.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Lima is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
Lima shoots and misses
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Lima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
Paulo Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Lima's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stepanovich 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 Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
After winning the bout, Olenev Stepanovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
LAFC 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.
Oliveira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Lima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Oliveira with a nice cross.
Oliveira cracks Lima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Oliveira's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima slips nicely into half guard.
Lima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Oliveira is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
Lima wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Lima is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oliveira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well.
Lima wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Lima postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
Oliveira managing to control the position.
Lima trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Lima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lima wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lima on the side of the head.#T3#
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range.
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Oliveira forces Lima back against the cage and clinches.
Lima stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Lima is fighting off a takedown attempt but Oliveira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lima to the mat. Lima regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
Lima is trying to control but Oliveira passes into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira just content to control the position.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Oliveira has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
Lima wants to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Oliveira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Lima slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Oliveira jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira passes to side control.
Oliveira in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oliveira controls the position from side control.#T3#
Lima gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine from mount but Lima is having none of it.
Lima prevents Oliveira from taking his back.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Lima wants to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliveira mounts Lima! Really nice guard pass there!
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oliveira looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima is controlling an arm, preventing Oliveira from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Oliveira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Lima gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Oliveira misses with the combination.
Lima drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oliveira sprawls and moves away.
Oliveira misses with a combination
#TD#
and Lima counters with a takedown into side control.
Lima tries to move to mount but Oliveira blocks the move with his legs.
Lima trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira wants to control but Lima postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lima trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima wants to take a breather but Oliveira manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lima.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Lima throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lima is defending well. Oliveira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lima has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Oliveira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Oliveira! |
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Event:
LAFC 43
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Werner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lima checks it well.
Lima tries to clinch
and Werner counters with a two punch combo.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Werner.
We've been hearing reports that Lima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Werner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lima tries to clinch but Werner is having none of it.
Hakim Werner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werner is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Werner!
Some bone on bone action there as Werner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Werner throws a counter combo.
Lima is looking to chop away at Werner's legs.
Werner's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Werner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
A combination from Werner does no damage.
Werner throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Werner's guard.#SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Werner keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Werner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Werner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Werner.#T2##SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima trying to control but Werner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Werner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Werner manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Werner's guard.
Werner keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lima is thwarting Werner's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Werner wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Lima trying to control the pace.
Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Werner's head. #SUB#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Werner defends the submission attempt.
Lima prevents Werner from standing back up.
Werner wants to get back to full guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but Werner defending well.
Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Lima trying to control from half guard but Werner is working away. #SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Werner is defending well.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Werner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Werner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lima is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Lima will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Werner misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Lima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Werner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lima controls the pace.
Werner wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Werner is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Werner tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lima is keen to just control but Werner is a slippery customer.
Werner is controlling Lima's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lima works his way into side control.
Lima trying to control the action but Werner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Werner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lima! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Werner has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulo Lima!
Paulo Lima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
LAFC 41
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Rousey swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Rousey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Lima walks into a left hand.
Rousey looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range.
Lima attempts a counter takedown but Rousey avoids it well and moves away.
Rousey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lima walks into a left hand.
Rousey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lima tries to counter by clinching up but Rousey breaks away and moves out of range.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rousey checks it well.
Rousey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Lima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rousey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rousey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lima. #T1##SUB#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rousey is pushing Lima's head away, looking to escape. Lima manages to hold on to the position though.
Lima just content to control the position.
Rousey wants to get back to his feet.
Lima trying to control the action but Rousey is working from the bottom.
Rousey is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rousey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Rousey is working away.
Rousey is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rousey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Rousey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Rousey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rousey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rousey keeps working.
Rousey is looking to escape.
Lima stalling.
Lima's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lima 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. Rousey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Lima!
Paulo Lima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC 36 Undefeated
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Kilmeister throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Lima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Kilmeister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilmeister scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Kilmeister misses its intended target.
Kilmeister looks to land a combination. Lima sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kilmeister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Lima counters with a single leg into guard. Kilmeister didn't expect that.
Kilmeister keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is pushing down on Kilmeister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kilmeister is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!#SUB#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima stops Kilmeister from getting back to his feet.
#T1##SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but Kilmeister is defending it quite comfortably.
Kilmeister is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Kilmeister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Kilmeister is defending well.
#SUB#
Lima seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kilmeister is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulo Lima!
A relieved looking Paulo Lima 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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Event:
LAFC 32
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoglander connects with a right hand. Lima shakes it off.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoglander.
Lima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoglander defends it well.
Lima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lima looks to clinch
and Hoglander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nils Hoglander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoglander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Lima.
Hoglander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoglander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoglander lands with an uppercut that bounces Lima off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoglander moves out of range of the leg kick from Lima.#T1#
Hoglander lands with a good body shot.
Hoglander throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Hoglander gets tackled into the cage by Lima. Lima maintains the clinch.
Hoglander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Hoglander breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lima gets a clinch. #TD2#
Lima successfully pulls guard.
Hoglander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoglander wants to stand but Lima is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hoglander stacks Lima 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 Hoglander!#T2#
Lima is trying to improve his position.
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoglander off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima tries to get the hooks in deep but Hoglander pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Lima has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hoglander has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Lima is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Hoglander is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lima gets his way!
#T3#
Hoglander wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lima working for a choke but Hoglander reverses nicely into Lima 's guard. #SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoglander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoglander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima controls Hoglander momentarily but Hoglander frees himself. #T4#
Hoglander wants to stand but Lima has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Hoglander defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Hoglander pushes his legs off easily.
Hoglander working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Hoglander defends it easily.
Hoglander controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lima 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Hoglander 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#
Hoglander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoglander looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoglander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lima. Lima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Hoglander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lima. Lima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
A punch combination from Hoglander misses. #T1#
Hoglander digs a good body shot into Lima's ribs.
Lima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoglander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoglander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoglander circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoglander misses the target.
Hoglander throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoglander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nils Hoglander is winning the standup battle so far.
Lima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Lima is predictable there #KD#
and Hoglander counters with a beautiful punch that sends Lima to the canvas! #ROC#Lima is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoglander defends it easily.
Lima is still in real trouble! Can Hoglander finish him?
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Hoglander from standing up.
Lima seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Hoglander defends it easily.
Hoglander is looking to stand up but Lima won't let him.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoglander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoglander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoglander is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoglander not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Hoglander wants to stand but Lima is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lima has momentary wrist control but Hoglander slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoglander is aware though and is defending well.
Hoglander wants to stand but Lima has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hoglander uses it to pass to side control.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SU#
Hoglander decides to stand back up. Hoglander steps back and let's Lima get back to his feet.
Lima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoglander connects with a single shot there.
Hoglander throws a hook but Lima blocks it.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoglander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Hoglander does no damage.
Hoglander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lima under the eye.
Hoglander with a nice cross.
Lima closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Hoglander counters with a big uppercut that knocks Lima off his feet! Hoglander dives into side control looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Hoglander 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#
Hoglander closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lima! Hoglander dives in looking to finish! Lima is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Hoglander!
Nils Hoglander decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
LAFC 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Cassidy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lima's guard.
Cassidy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cassidy is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Cassidy has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cassidy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Cassidy eventually gives up the hold.
Cassidy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lima wants to control but Cassidy is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cassidy seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Cassidy has control of the leg.
Lima moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cassidy sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Lima doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Cassidy paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Lima - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulo Lima!
A relieved looking Paulo Lima 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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Event:
LAFC Fight Night: Christmas Ev
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Lima moves forwards but Pulver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pulver throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pulver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lima tries to stall but Pulver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pulver misses with a punch to the body.
Lima tries to pull guard but Pulver won't allow it.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pulver to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Lima fails to land.
Lima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pulver misses with an elbow strike.
Lima stalling against the cage.
Pulver's coach down at Old Irish’s Fighter Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pulver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lima misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pulver blocking some punches.
Pulver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pulver landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Pulver misses with an elbow over the top.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Pulver has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pulver.
Lima looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Pulver.
Lima blocks an elbow strike.
Pulver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pulver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lima has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pulver should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lima has tightened it up now! Pulver should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulo Lima!
Paulo Lima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
LAFC 16
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Lima moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oliveira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying for a kimura here. Lima looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oliveira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Oliveira! |
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Event:
LAFC 12 Night of Champions
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Lima with a poor takedown
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima throws a leg kick but Perkele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perkele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lima tries to clinch up but Perkele circles away and keeps his distance.
Lima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lima tries to clinch
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perkele checks a leg kick.
Perkele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perkele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Perkele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perkele is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
Perkele lands a right hook to the body.
Perkele circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Perkele counter with a right hand. #T2#
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perkele defends it nicely.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Lima.
Perkele stuffs the takedown.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Perkele's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
Perkele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perkele with a nice cross.
Perkele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele. #T4#
Lima tries to clinch there but Perkele circles away.
Perkele connects with a jab.
Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima misses with a low kick.
Perkele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lima throws a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a series of strikes. Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lima's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Lima is predictable there
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Lima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perkele did well to prevent Lima getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele controlling the position well. #T1#
Perkele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perkele defends it well.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Perkele is working away.
Perkele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.
Perkele keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Lima 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.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perkele is trying is best to control the position here.
Perkele works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perkele wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Perkele is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkele is retaining full guard. #T3#
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Perkele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lima is trying to control the position but Perkele postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkele stays in close to Lima's body and controls the position.
Perkele'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.
Perkele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Perkele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perkele has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Perkele slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perkele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perkele controlling from the top position. #T4#
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Perkele haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perkele is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lima looking for subs off his back but Perkele has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Perkele moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lima.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkele connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lima some visible discomfort.
Perkele is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lima's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele 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.#R3#
Lima shoots and misses
and Perkele counters with a right hand to the body.
Lima shoots for a takedown but Perkele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lima looks to throw a body kick
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Lima
and Perkele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lima shoots and misses
and Perkele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Lima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lima tries to clinch but Perkele moves away
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Perkele cracks Lima with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lima looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Perkele finish him?
#ROC#Lima is rocked!
A low kick from Lima misses #KD#
and Perkele counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Perkele finish him?!
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima glances at the clock... BAM! Perkele nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lima crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lima is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Ispa Perkele made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
LAFC 9
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Holliday missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Holliday tries to keep at a distance but Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lima.
Lima throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Holliday has had enough of the clinch but Lima keeps him there for the moment.
Lima has Holliday pressed against the cage, preventing Holliday from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Holliday's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holliday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lima has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima misses with some punches.
Lima prevents Holliday from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Lima jumps into guard, dragging Holliday to the mat.
#SUB#
Lima looking for a triangle here. Holliday is fighting it but it looks tight! Lima pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Holliday is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo Lima!
A relieved looking Paulo Lima 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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Event:
Release the kraken!
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Lima fails with the takedown.#CL#
Lima clinches up against the cage.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fillipov to keep the fight standing.
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fillipov smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. 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.#CL2#
Fillipov moves into range and clinches up with Lima.#T1#
Fillipov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lima misses with a punch on the inside.
Lima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fillipov walks away with a smile on his face. Lima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Fillipov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lima regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Fillipov defends easily.
Fillipov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fillipov defends it easily.
Fillipov stays in close to Lima's body and controls the position.
Fillipov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Fillipov stays in close to Lima's body and controls the position.
Fillipov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fillipov defends well.
Fillipov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lima keeping full guard, as Fillipov tries to pass. #SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fillipov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Fillipov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Fillipov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lima to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fillipov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lima pulls down on the head and he's put Fillipov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulo Lima!
Paulo Lima retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Paulo Lima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KOR 1 Thwack vs Holland
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.#CL2#
Hernandez gets a clinch.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez can't break the clinch.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hernandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lima circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Lima dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Lima appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Lima takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lima slips under a jab.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Lima attempts a counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it well and moves away.
Hernandez misses with a hook. Lima ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Lima appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dustin Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Lima moves out of range.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Lima counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Hernandez trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hernandez isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Lima tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well. #T3#
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hernandez, who protects the arm well.
Hernandez trying to control but Lima flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Lima is cranking Hernandez's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hernandez! He's tightened the choke and Hernandez is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Lima!
Paulo Lima is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Paulo Lima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lima counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lima drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lopez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lopez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lopez! #REVR#
The ground and pound from Lopez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Lima tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
Lima wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Lima is trying to improve his position.
Lima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopez's best efforts.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima trying to control but Lopez postures up.
#SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lima looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lopez pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Lima tries to reverse the position but Lopez maintains control.
Lopez looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima tries to hold on but Lopez postures up.
Lima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez 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.
Lopez pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lopez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lopez pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lima seems to have locked his on tight now - Lopez screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lima, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paulo Lima!
Paulo Lima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Pew shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pew showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is trying is best to control the position here.
Lima manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Lima is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pew has his hands clasped together but Lima extends and breaks Pew's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Lima! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Lima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jury did well to prevent Lima getting side control.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Jury is defending well.
Lima is keen to just control but Jury is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jury is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jury is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jury controlling the position well. #SUB#
Lima maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jury could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lima has cracked it and Jury is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Lima! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jury.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Jury scores with a jab.
Jury misses with a wild body shot.
Lima misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jury to counter with a crisp jab.
Jury throws a hook but Lima blocks it.
Lima loads up on a big right hand but Jury slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima blocks a jab.
Jury lands a lovely overhand right.
Lima tries for a takedown but Jury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jury looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A big right from Jury misses.
Lima fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jury just manages to avoid it.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Jury gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jury to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lima manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Jury is proving a slippery customer.
Jury sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lima is trying to control the position but Jury postures up.
Jury showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Lima pushes a forearm under Jury's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jury is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Lima! |
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