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Event:
ENIGMA 106
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Lazarus avoids the body shot from Bryant .
Lazarus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazarus digs a good hook to Bryant 's body.
Lazarus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Lazarus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bryant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bryant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lazarus throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryant controlling the position.#T1#
Lazarus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lazarus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryant 's head.
Lazarus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazarus chips away with some ground and pound.
Lazarus tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lazarus looking to pass the guard.
Lazarus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lazarus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazarus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Lazarus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lazarus controlling from the top position.
Lazarus stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant .
Bryant is working hard here to advance position.
Lazarus is working Bryant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lazarus looking to pass the guard.
Lazarus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryant 's head.
Lazarus lands a couple of digs.
Lazarus wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Lazarus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lazarus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Lazarus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bryant working a defensive guard here.
Bryant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bryant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bryant passes Lazarus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lazarus is looking to improve his position.
Bryant slips a nice elbow through Lazarus's hands, connecting with Lazarus's forehead.#SUB2#
Lazarus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bryant trying to control from half guard but Lazarus is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Lazarus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lazarus is not content to let Bryant control the position.
Lazarus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Lazarus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bryant pulls his head out easily.
Lazarus wants to get back to full guard but Bryant has passed into side control.#SUB#
Bryant is trying to get an arm triangle but Lazarus is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazarus tries to buck Bryant off but Bryant is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lazarus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Bryant lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lazarus sprawling to the canvas. Bryant follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lazarus hang on? #ROC#Lazarus is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#It looks like Kirk Lazarus has been cut.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazarus keeps working.
Lazarus is still in real trouble! Can Bryant finish him?#SUB#
Bryant seems to be working for a kimura but Lazarus defends the submission attempt.
Bryant lands strikes from half guard.
Bryant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bryant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bryant cracks Lazarus with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bean Bryant ! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 99
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Lazarus misses with a hook to the body
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Lazarus moves away from the strike by Steve.
Lazarus throws a front kick aimed at Steve's knee but Steve avoids it well. #TD#
Lazarus gets the takedown into side control.
Lazarus wants to control but Steve is keeping him busy.
Lazarus working away.
Lazarus working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazarus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working.
Steve tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Lazarus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Lazarus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steve is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Steve avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lazarus.
Lazarus is looking to take a break and control but Steve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lazarus working the strikes but Steve uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lazarus thows a huge punch but Steve dodges it nicely.
Lazarus throwing shots but Steve is blocking nicely.
Lazarus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lazarus not doing much here.
#T2#
Steve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazarus. #SUB#
Steve makes his way to full guard, as Lazarus worked for a kimura.
Lazarus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lazarus pushes down on Steve's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steve trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Lazarus controlling the pace. #SUB#
Lazarus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lazarus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steve defending well though.
Lazarus missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Lazarus is working for a kimura but Steve is defending it quite comfortably.
Steve is not content to let Lazarus control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lazarus trying to control from Steve's half guard. Steve has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Lazarus from controlling successfully.
Lazarus postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lazarus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steve is trying to defend but Lazarus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lazarus slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve trying to hold on to Lazarus's head to control him but Lazarus postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lazarus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Lazarus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Lazarus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve connects with a right hand. Lazarus shakes it off.
Lazarus shoots for a double leg takedown but Steve sprawls well. He's pushed Lazarus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lazarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lazarus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lazarus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Lazarus looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Lazarus throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
A big right from Steve misses.
Lazarus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Steve connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Steve avoids the body shot from Lazarus.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazarus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazarus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Lazarus.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazarus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lazarus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
Lazarus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve avoids the body shot from Lazarus.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lazarus.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lazarus with a body shot.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Lazarus looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Lazarus lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Lazarus is looking to wear down Steve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lazaruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Lazarus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Lazarus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lazarus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lazarus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lazarus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steve with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Steve is refusing to be controlled, as Lazarus sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazarus thows a huge punch but Steve dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Lazarus working over Steve with some ground and pound. Steve looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lazarus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lazarus.
Lazarus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steve knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazarus.
Ground and pound from Lazarus.
Steve preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Lazarus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lazarus. #T4#
Lazarus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lazarus lands with a punch from half guard.
Lazarus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lazarus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lazarus is stalling here. Steve is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lazarus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steve has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lazarus is not content to let Steve control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stoner Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lazarus.
Steve throws the left hand but Lazarus avoids the punch easily.
Lazarus misses with a body shot.
Kirk Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazarus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lazarus goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lazarus can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazarus can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. 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.
Steve stops a takedown attempt from Lazarus.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lazarus backwards.
Lazarus has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lazarus swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
#T1#
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve lands a jab to Lazarus's midsection.
Lazarus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steve sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazarus somewhat.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Steve forces Lazarus back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lazarus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lazarus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steve pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Lazarus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Steve scores with the left hand. Lazarus knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Lazarus misses.
Lazarus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Stoner Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lazarus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lazarus scrambles back to his feet.
Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lazarus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve avoids the body shot from Lazarus.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Lazarus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steve defends well and Lazarus ends up having to push Steve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Lazarus tries for a takedown but Steve manages to get underhooks.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Lazarus.
#T3#
Lazarus blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Lazarus is rocked!
Lazarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Oh Lazarus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lazarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lazarus blocks an uppercut.
Lazarus wants to take the fight to the mat but Steve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Steve working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazarus.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Lazarus blocks an uppercut.
Lazarus blocking some punches.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Lazarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazarus blocks an uppercut.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazarus seems to have got his legs back now.
Lazarus prevents a body shot from Steve.
Lazarus takes a shot to the head.
Steve creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lazarus's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lazarus drops to his knees and Steve pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stoner Steve!
An out of breath Stoner Steve thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 4
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dade Desjardins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kirk Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lazarus closes the distance and pushes Desjardins back into the ropes.#TD2#
Lazarus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Desjardins is trying to keep an underhook but Lazarus manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Desjardins (0) vs (2) Lazarus
Still in half guard, Lazarus seems content to control.#SUB2#
Lazarus is looking for a kimura but Desjardins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lazarus to get the leverage.
Desjardins is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lazarus is taking a breather. Desjardins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lazarus wants to pass to mount but Desjardins is defending the position. #SUB#
Desjardins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desjardins wants to get back to full guard but Lazarus has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Desjardins (0) vs (5) Lazarus
Desjardins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lazarus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Lazarus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Desjardins! Score +2 for reaching mount: Desjardins (0) vs (7) Lazarus
Lazarus moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Desjardins (0) vs (10) Lazarus
Desjardins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Lazarus is persistently looking for the submission but Desjardins is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Lazarus looking to break Desjardins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Desjardins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lazarus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lazarus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Lazarus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Desjardins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Lazarus working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lazarus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Lazarus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Desjardins has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Lazarus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Lazarus is looking for the choke from the back position but Desjardins is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Lazarus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Desjardins turns into Lazarus and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Desjardins (2) vs (10) Lazarus
Desjardins trying to control but Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Desjardins postures up.
Desjardins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lazarus looking for a guillotine here but Desjardins defends easily.
Desjardins looking to sit in guard and control but Lazarus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Desjardins (2) vs (12) Lazarus#T4#
Lazarus wants to pass the guard but Desjardins is keeping the position.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Lazarus from controlling successfully.
Desjardins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Desjardins (4) vs (12) Lazarus
Desjardins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lazarus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazarus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desjardins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lazarus looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Desjardins is defending well. Lazarus quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Desjardins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lazarus celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirk Lazarus!
After winning the bout, Kirk Lazarus 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Lazarus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Breika, pushing him back against the cage.
Breika is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lazarus is defending well.
Breika goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lazarus prevents it.
#TD2#
Breika successfully pulls guard.
Breika keeping full guard, as Lazarus tries to pass.
Breika keeping moving, preventing Lazarus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Breika working for a triangle but Lazarus defends it easily.
Lazarus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Breika holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Lazarus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Breika is pulling down on Lazarus's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lazarus won't allow Breika to sweep him here.
Lazarus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lazarus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Breika's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Breika or perhaps it was just good defense by Lazarus, which made it look bad.
Kirk Lazarus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiro Breika.
Lazarus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Breika is looking to clinch.
Breika takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Breika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lazarus but Lazarus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Breika takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lazarus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lazarus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Breika wants to clinch up but Lazarus keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Lazarus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breika is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Lazarus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Breika keeping moving, preventing Lazarus from controlling successfully.
Breika trying to control the position.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Breika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazarus landing with the ground and pound.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Breika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Breika is looking for a triangle here but Lazarus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Breika regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lazarus's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lazarus is trying to control. Breika wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lazarus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazarus moves nicely into side control.
Breika tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lazarus 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#
Lazarus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lazarus. That's going to slow Breika down.
Breika takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Breika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lazarus works over Breika's head and body with a nice combination.
Breika has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lazarus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breika can do to turn this around?
Breika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lazarus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Lazarus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Breika quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lazarus connects with a nice short shot to Breika's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breika wants to control but Lazarus passes into side.
Kirk Lazarus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazarus lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Breika is looking to regain half guard here but Lazarus keeps moving and retains side control.
Lazarus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lazarus trying to control the position but Breika is working away.
Lazarus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Breika some visible discomfort.
Lazarus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Breika some visible discomfort.
Breika tries to bench press Lazarus off him but Lazarus keeps the position.
Breika regains half guard.
Lazarus slows the pace down in half guard.
Lazarus tries to pass to full mount but Breika defends it. #T2#
Lazarus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Breika is looking to improve his position.
Lazarus is trying to control the action in half guard but Breika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Lazarus. #ROC#Breika is rocked!
Lazarus is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Breika is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lazarus fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Breika from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lazarus! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk Lazarus!
Our winner, Kirk Lazarus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Lazarus shoots in looking for a takedown. Bik tries to sprawl out of it but Lazarus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazarus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bik pinned against the cage. Bik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lazarus shoots in looking for a takedown. Bik tries to sprawl out of it but Lazarus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anno Bik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Lazarus.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazarus is defended easily by Bik.
Bik is looking for a counter combo.
Lazarus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazarus somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bik gets caught napping as Lazarus dives in and scores a takedown. Bik manages to retain guard.
Bik looking to control.
Lazarus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Lazarus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lazarus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazarus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bik is trying to control the position but Lazarus postures up.
Bik has control of Lazarus's left arm, preventing Lazarus from doing any damage.
Lazarus distracts Bik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bik wants to get back to his feet but Lazarus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lazarus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bik trying to control the position here.
Lazarus is looking to work some ground and pound but Bik has wrist control.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bik wants to stand up but Lazarus is controlling him.
Bik pulls Lazarus in close to prevent any damage.
Lazarus stands up over Bik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazarus on the ground.
Bik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lazarus trying to control but Bik is working from the bottom.
Lazarus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lazarus chips away with some ground and pound.
Lazarus won't allow Bik to get back to his feet.
Lazarus throwing strikes from guard but Bik blocks nicely.
Lazarus trying to control but Bik is working from the bottom.
Lazarus looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Lazarus chips away with some ground and pound.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazarus distracts Bik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bik is pulling down on Lazarus's head to control his posture.
Bik keeping moving, preventing Lazarus from controlling successfully.
Lazarus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lazarus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bik works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lazarus postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bik is controlling Lazarus's posture.
Lazarus stands up over Bik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bik controls Lazarus momentarily but Lazarus frees himself.
Lazarus cracks Bik with a solid left hand.
Lazarus throws a big elbow that misses.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lazarus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bik has Lazarus pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bik keeping moving, preventing Lazarus from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lazarus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big right from Bik misses. #TD2#
Lazarus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bik was covering up waiting for the punch and Lazarus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bik pulls Lazarus in to control the position.
Lazarus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lazarus wants to control from the top but Bik keeps moving.
Lazarus throws a big right hand that misses.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bik controls Lazarus momentarily but Lazarus frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bik holds on and takes a little breather.
Bik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lazarus prevents Bik from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Lazarus connects with a couple of short punches.
Lazarus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bik working a defensive guard here.
Lazarus trying to control but Bik is working from the bottom.
Lazarus passes into half guard.
Bik wants to control but Lazarus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lazarus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lazarus is taking a breather. Bik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lazarus is keen to just control but Bik is a slippery customer.
Bik keeping hold of Lazarus's head, controlling as best he can.
Bik wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Bik controlling the position for now.
Bik'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.#SUB2#
Lazarus is looking for a kimura here.
Lazarus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bik keeps working.
Bik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lazarus missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Lazarus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bik is just riding it out for now. Lazarus eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Lazarus is working for a submission of some sort.
Lazarus slips a nice elbow through Bik's hands, connecting with Bik's forehead.
Lazarus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bik is trying to get back to full guard.
Bik won't allow Lazarus to pass to mount.
Bik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bik is looking to improve his position.
Bik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazarus.
Lazarus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Bik taking some punishment here, with Lazarus in his half guard.
Bik is trying to control but can't.
Bik keeping control of the position.
Bik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lazarus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lazarus connects with a nice short shot to Bik's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bik is trying to maintain the position but Lazarus is very close to passing his half guard.
Lazarus lands strikes from half guard.
Lazarus is thwarting Bik's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lazarus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bik misses with a two punch combination.
Lazarus wants to counter with a clinch but Bik pushes him away.
Lazarus dives in for a single leg takedown but Bik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lazarus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bik.
Lazarus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bik pinned against the cage. Bik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bik tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirk Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bik looks to land a right hand but Lazarus moved out of range.
Lazarus shoots in looking for a takedown but Bik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazarus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anno Bik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Lazarus.
Bik tries to clinch up but Lazarus circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazarus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazarus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lazarus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lazarus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bik was covering up waiting for the punch and Lazarus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lazarus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Bik wants to stand but Lazarus is controlling the position.
Lazarus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lazarus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bik controls Lazarus momentarily but Lazarus frees himself.
Lazarus connects with a couple of short punches.
Lazarus postures up.
Lazarus cracks Bik with a solid left hand.
Bik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lazarus throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Lazarus working some strikes from top position.
Bik wants to stand but Lazarus is controlling the position.
Bik has control of Lazarus's left arm, preventing Lazarus from doing any damage.
Lazarus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bik's head.
Bik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lazarus throwing strikes from guard but Bik blocks nicely.
Kirk Lazarus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lazarus working some strikes from top position.
Lazarus prevents Bik from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Lazarus working some strikes from top position.
Lazarus stops Bik from standing up.
Lazarus cracks Bik with a solid left hand.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazarus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lazarus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#Bik is rocked!
Lazarus prevents Bik from getting back to his feet.
Lazarus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazarus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lazarus trying to control but Bik is working from the bottom.
Lazarus distracts Bik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bik working a defensive guard here.
Lazarus passes Bik's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Bik is looking to improve his position.
Lazarus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lazarus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bik wants to control but Lazarus is keeping busy.
Bik wants to improve his position but Lazarus is controlling well.
Bik wants to control but Lazarus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lazarus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anno Bik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirk Lazarus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Bik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Lazarus maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bik could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lazarus has cracked it and Bik is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lazarus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirk Lazarus!
After winning the bout, Kirk Lazarus 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:
GFC 24
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lazarus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Draven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Draven is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lazarus connects with a decent elbow.
Lazarus is working Draven over with some ground and pound from side control.
Draven is looking for a sweep.
Lazarus landing a few strikes.
Lazarus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Draven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazarus misses with the ground and pound.
Draven is trying to improve his position.
Draven takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazarus landing strikes.
Lazarus is working Draven over with some ground and pound from side control.
Draven sneaks back into half guard.
Lazarus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Lazarus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Draven wants to get back to full guard.
Draven wants to control but Lazarus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Draven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lazarus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lazarus's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lazarus is trying to roll into a better position but Draven has get a rear naked choke and Lazarus is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Draven! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lazarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Kirk Lazarus has been cut.
Lazarus ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wright!
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
Lazarus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Lazarus moved out of range.
Wright takes a swing at Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
Lazarus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lazarus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
It seemed like Lazarus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Lazarus defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Lazarus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Lazarus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wright throws a hook but Lazarus avoids it easily.
Lazarus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright throws a leg kick but Lazarus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lazarus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lazarus avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Lazarus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lazarus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Lazarus is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Lazarus down.
Lazarus is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright works Lazarus's body with a nice hook.
Lazarus is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Wright doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Lazarus crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Lazarus's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cleon Wright!
Our winner, Cleon Wright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
The Great Reset 3
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Nasir clinches. #BC#
Lazarus breaks from the clinch.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nasir but Nasir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nasir looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir wants to clinch.
Lazarus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nasir is fending him off so far but Lazarus persists. Nope, Nasir circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lazarus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nasir as he avoids it easily.
Lazarus has been working on his balance at Doom's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nasir.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazarus fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Nasir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nasir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Nasir! |
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Event:
The Great Reset 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Lazarus is looking to clinch but Nasir is avoiding it.
As Lazarus tries to get set, Nasir tries to push him back and clinch up but Lazarus manages to avoid the attempt.
Lazarus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nasir pinned against the ropes. Nasir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nasir is looking to counter the offense by Lazarus and move into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lazarus or perhaps it was just good defense by Nasir, which made it look bad.
Nasir seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lazarus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nasir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazarus somewhat.
Nasir tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lazarus manages to circle out of the way.
Kingsley Nasir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Lazarus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazarus. Nasir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nasir wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Lazarus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kingsley Nasir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lazarus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nasir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazarus somewhat.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nasir is looking to counter the offense by Lazarus and move into the clinch.
Lazarus's coach down at Doom's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lazarus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lazarus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nasir is looking to counter the offense by Lazarus and move into the clinch.
Lazarus shoots in and drives through. Nasir sprawls well.
Nasir seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've been hearing reports that Nasir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Lazarus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nasir tries to avoid it but Lazarus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nasir to the ground. Nasir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lazarus scores with a takedown into Nasir's guard.
Lazarus lands a couple of elbows.
Lazarus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nasir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazarus on the ground.
Nasir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lazarus looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazarus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nasir's guard.
Lazarus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nasir defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Lazarus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lazarus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Lazarus! |
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Event:
Da Great Reset
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Nasir. No joy for Lazarus on that attempt.
Lazarus misses the shot to the body.
Nasir wants to counter with a clinch but Lazarus pushes him away.#TD#
Lazarus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nasir manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Nasir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazarus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Nasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lazarus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Kingsley Nasir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Nasir looking for a sweep. Not yet Nasir, not yet. #SUB2#
Nasir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nasir is trying to keep Lazarus in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lazarus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lazarus fails with a takedown attempt.
Nasir wants to counter the offense by Lazarus and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice takedown defense from Nasir. No joy for Lazarus on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazarus misses with a takedown attempt - Nasir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nasir is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nasir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazarus.
Lazarus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nasir's waist but Nasir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lazarus off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazarus shoots in but Nasir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nasir tries to counter with a clinch but Lazarus shakes him off and moves away.
Kingsley Nasir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazarus shoots in looking for a takedown. Nasir tries to sprawl out of it but Lazarus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nasir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nasir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lazarus.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kingsley Nasir.
I think Nasir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Kirk Lazarus!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Kingsley Nasir!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Kingsley Nasir!
Kingsley Nasir wins by split decision! |
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Event:
The Great Reset
Date: May 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kirk Lazarus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roronoa Zoro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lazarus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lazarus (2) vs (0) Zoro#SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zoro trying to keep a closed guard but Lazarus is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zoro is adopting a defensive guard.
Lazarus looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zoro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazarus preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zoro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazarus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazarus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lazarus drops back looking for a leg! Zoro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zoro manages to kick Lazarus off! Lazarus jumps back into Zoro's guard.
Zoro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Lazarus trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Lazarus tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoro is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lazarus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lazarus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lazarus trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Zoro trying to keep a closed guard but Lazarus is proving a slippery customer.
Lazarus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lazarus (5) vs (0) Zoro#T4##SUB#
Lazarus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zoro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lazarus tries to advance to mount but Zoro denies him.
Zoro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lazarus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lazarus tries to advance to mount but Zoro denies him.
Zoro is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lazarus tries for a kimura but Zoro is defending well. #T5##SUB#
Lazarus tries for a kimura but Zoro is defending well.
Lazarus is looking to take a break and control but Zoro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoro is looking for a sweep.
Zoro is letting Lazarus control him for a moment.
Lazarus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoro keeps working. #T6#
Zoro struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lazarus is working to tighten his grip on Zoro's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Zoro has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lazarus is really squeezing tight and eventually Zoro passes out! Lazarus breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kirk Lazarus! |
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