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Event:
Highland 37
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Lucky throws a body shot but no joy.
Luizao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lucky.
Luizao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lucky's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lucky's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luizao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucky.
Sloppy strikes from Lucky. Those never looked like landing.
Luizao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lucky has knocked Luizao down with a huge combo! Lucky steps away and waves a wobbly Luizao back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Luizao is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luizao tries to counter with a takedown but Lucky is quick to defend against it.
Luizao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luizao tries to counter with a takedown but Lucky is quick to defend against it.
Luizao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lucky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lucky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucky misses with a hook
#TD#
and Luizao counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lucky tries to get to full guard but Luizao has control of the leg. #SUB#
Luizao is working for a kimura but Lucky is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Luizao is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Luizao has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lucky defend it? Luizao steps over the head and cranks it - Lucky is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Luizao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Luizao! |
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Event:
Highland 24
Date: Apr 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Lucky looks to score with a jab to the body but McGrowler is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lucky misses with a two punch combination.
McGrowler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lucky just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucky throws an overhand right that lands on McGrowler's shoulder, as McGrowler tries to avoid the shot.
McGrowler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGrowler has a takedown stuffed.
Lucky misses with an uppercut. McGrowler saw that one coming.
McGrowler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucky to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucky misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGrowler is defended easily by Lucky.
Lucky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGrowler moves away.
No luck for McGrowler with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pittarick McGrowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucky throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGrowler manages to avoid it.
Lucky stuffs the takedown.
McGrowler dives in for a single leg takedown but Lucky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Lucky misses.#T1##BC2#
Lucky breaks the clinch.
McGrowler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucky misses the jab.
McGrowler misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGrowler avoids the body shot from Lucky.
Lucky scores with a shot to the body.
Lucky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
McGrowler feints and as Lucky raises his hands in defense, McGrowler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
McGrowler 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.
Lucky is trying to keep McGrowler in close.
McGrowler wants to control from the top but Lucky keeps moving.
McGrowler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
McGrowler stopping the sweep attempt from Lucky.#SUB#
McGrowler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucky looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGrowler is one step ahead there. #SUB#
McGrowler 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.
McGrowler prevents Lucky from getting back to his feet.
Lucky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lucky wants to sweep but no luck.
McGrowler slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
McGrowler 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.
#T3##SUB#
McGrowler is looking for a kimura here.
Lucky is looking to improve his position.
Lucky is trying to maintain the position but McGrowler is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGrowler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGrowler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Lucky tries to lock up and control but McGrowler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGrowler wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
McGrowler working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lucky turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips McGrowler off and cradles Lucky's limp body as McGrowler celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Pittarick McGrowler! |
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Event:
Highland 11
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Oliva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Lucky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliva under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Lucky.#KD#
Lucky drops Oliva with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Oliva looks back up at him and smiles so Lucky waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Oliva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Oliva is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucky finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliva.
A short right from Oliva on the inside.
Lucky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliva seems to have recovered his senses.
Lucky blocks a body shot from Oliva.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oliva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucky.
Lucky is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliva.
Oliva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Lucky is rocked!
Oliva dips a shoulder and cracks Lucky with a mighty uppercut! Lucky falls back against the cage and Oliva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lucky is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oliva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva 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: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Tsubekov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsubekov wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Lucky drags the fight down to the ground.
Tsubekov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lucky throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tsubekov escapes and throws Lucky's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tsubekov scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lucky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucky trying to remain calm as Tsubekov controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lucky's face as Tsubekov controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lucky is trying to buck Tsubekov off.#SUB2#
Tsubekov has hold of Lucky's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lucky seems comfortable defending it but Tsubekov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lucky is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lucky is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tsubekov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rustam Tsubekov! |
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