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Event:
Highland 133
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1# Lesnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bich. Bich checks a leg kick. Lesnar looks to land a left hand but Bich moved out of range nicely. Bich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lesnar sprawls and moves away. Bich throws a head kick that misses. Bich misses the jab.#TD2# Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard. Bich pushes Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.
Bich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2# Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bich's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there. #T1# Lesnar working some strikes from top position. Bich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Bich blocks nicely. Bich trying to control the position.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there. Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bich tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bich is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bich has control of Lesnar's left arm, preventing Lesnar from doing any damage. Bich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bich trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bich is on top in guard.
#REVR# Bich stops Lesnar from standing up. Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bich manages to pass to side control. #T3# Bich throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely. Lesnar tries to kick Bich off but Bich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Bich looking to control but Lesnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lesnar is trying to stand up. Bich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Bich punching from mount but Lesnar doing a good job of avoiding damage. Bich controlling from mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lesnar is trying to stand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phuc Dat Bich dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Bich misses with a takedown attempt and Bich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Bich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
#TD2# Lesnar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bich can't fight it off and eventually Lesnar manages to take the fight to the floor. Bich looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bich wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment. Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lesnar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bich's guard. Bich wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him. Bich is looking to sweep but instead, Lesnar has passed into half guard.
#T1# Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bich's head. Bich is trying to stand.
Bich is controlling Lesnar's position as best he can from this difficult position. 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. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Bich's temple. Bich trying to control here.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Phuc Dat Bich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bich is holding on to half guard well.#SU2# Lesnar stands up from half guard. #T2# Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Bich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body. Bich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Bich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar. A combination from Lesnar does no damage. Bich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Bich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2# Lesnar has Bich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lesnar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bich tumbling to the mat - Lesnar dives into Bich's guard.#SUB# Bich pushes a forearm under Lesnar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lesnar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich! Phuc Dat Bich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Lesnar as De Oliveira shoots in. Lesnar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesnar. De Oliveira tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it. De Oliveira is working hard here to advance position. Lesnar working the ground and pound but De Oliveira is defending the strikes. De Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! De Oliveira stops Lesnar from getting back to his feet.
#T1# De Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. De Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Lesnar defends it. De Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lesnar is not content to let De Oliveira control the position.#SUB# De Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# 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. De Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working. De Oliveira has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. De Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. De Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lesnar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Lesnar is refusing to be controlled, as De Oliveira sits in half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! De Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. De Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but De Oliveira persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing. Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense. #TD2# Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3# De Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully. Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but De Oliveira blocks nicely. Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! De Oliveira looking to control.
De Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully. Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses. Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# De Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# De Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# De Oliveira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnar is just riding it out for now. De Oliveira eventually gives up the hold. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lesnar is looking to escape. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# No luck for De Oliveira with that takedown attempt. No luck for De Oliveira with that takedown attempt. And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but De Oliveira pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD# De Oliveira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Lesnar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Oliveira is controlling him well.#SUB# De Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lesnar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. De Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Oliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lesnar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##SUB# De Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bruno De Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lesnar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Oliveira asserts his dominance and retains side control. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# De Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lesnar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Lesnar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. De Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but De Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw. Bruno De Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lesnar works over De Oliveira's head and body with a nice combination. Lesnar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bruno De Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lesnar defends well and De Oliveira ends up having to push Lesnar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Oliveira defends it well. De Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Lesnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#KD2# Lesnar drops De Oliveira with a left and a right! Oh, De Oliveira is hurt - Lesnar dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#De Oliveira is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bruno De Oliveira has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lesnar working the head and body with strikes. Oh De Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Lesnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. De Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now. Lesnar cracks De Oliveira with a big elbow. Lesnar scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh De Oliveira is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lesnar can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar! Titus Lesnar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Highland 122
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1# Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lesnar defends it nicely. Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Lesnar is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea. Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Thompson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it. Thompson chips away with some ground and pound. Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.#T1# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson. Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Thompson throwing strikes but missing. Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it. Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.#T2# Thompson postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it. Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control. Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Thompson cracks Lesnar with a solid left hand. Thompson throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Lesnar lands a couple of digs. Lesnar working some strikes from top position. Thompson wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment. Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3# Thompson won't allow Lesnar to get back to his feet. Thompson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving. Thompson postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it. Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Thompson trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom. Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it. Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson. Thompson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Thompson landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnar's head. Thompson passes into half guard. Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnar's head. Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Thompson throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thompson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thompson working the head and body with strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thompson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar. The fighters circle momentarily. Lesnar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lesnar throws a good cross that connects.
Lesnar swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet. Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnar misses with a takedown #TD2# and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss. Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson. Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow. Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lesnar wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position. Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Thompson trying to move into half guard but instead Lesnar has managed to sweep!#REVR# Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2# Lesnar is not content to let Thompson control the position. Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Thompson lands with a punch from half guard. Thompson throwing shots but Lesnar is blocking nicely. Thompson wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy. Nice strikes from Thompson there. Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ricky Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far. Lesnar is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson. Lesnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3# Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnar defending well though. Thompson is trying to control. Lesnar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson. Lesnar is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lesnar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Lesnar's hands, connecting with Lesnar's forehead.#CUT2#Titus Lesnar's cut is getting worse. Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson. Lesnar wants to get back to his feet. Thompson wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it. #T4# Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lesnar is not content to let Thompson control the position. Lesnar is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
Thompson 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. #CUT2#Titus Lesnar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Lesnar tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#Jeez, Titus Lesnar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Thompson! |
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Event:
Highland 112
Date: Nov 26, 2021 |
#R1# Pjetlic throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it. Pjetlic throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Pjetlic connects with a single shot there. Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've been told by Pjetlic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lesnar throws a hook to the side of Pjetlic's head but Pjetlic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pjetlic connects with a body shot that sends Lesnar's belly button to the back. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pjetlic, as that shot connected.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Pjetlic.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic connects with a body shot. Lesnar throws a big shot that misses. A quick step to the side and Pjetlic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pjetlic. Pjetlic darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pjetlic misses with a hook. Lesnar scores with a hook to the body. Pjetlic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Pjetlic moved out of range. Pjetlic dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
Pjetlic appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1# Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pjetlic moves away. Pjetlic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Pjetlic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pjetlic throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it. Lesnar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pjetlic. Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Pjetlic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pjetlic misses with a looping left. Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a looping overhand right but Lesnar ducks down to avoid it. Lesnar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pjetlic. A big left from Pjetlic misses. Lesnar lands with a nice combination. Pjetlic backs away looking to recover. Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! 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! Lesnar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Pjetlic blocks the body kick.
#T2# Lesnar takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pjetlic throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it. Pjetlic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A jab from Pjetlic finds it's way through Lesnar's defenses. Pjetlic lands a really nice looking cross but Lesnar seems unphased.
Pjetlic ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar. Lesnar thows a left - swing and a miss! Pjetlic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Pjetlic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Pjetlic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Lesnar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lesnar tries a low kick but Pjetlic avoids it. Pjetlic moves into range and connects with a jab. Pjetlic cracks a nice hook into Lesnar's ribs. Maro Pjetlic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pjetlic throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it. Pjetlic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Pjetlic catches Lesnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Titus Lesnar's cut even more. Pjetlic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Pjetlic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3# Pjetlic jabs Lesnar right on the nose. Lesnar blinks but takes it well. Pjetlic lands with a straight right. Lesnar didn't see that one coming. Pjetlic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Titus Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circle momentarily. Lesnar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic. Pjetlic scores with a body shot.
Lesnar clobbers Pjetlic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Pjetlic scores with a nice strike.#CUT#The cut above Titus Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Pjetlic lands a glancing blow to the side of Lesnar's head. A swing and a miss from Pjetlic. Lesnar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lesnar moves forwards but Pjetlic connects with a nice, crisp jab. Pjetlic lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnar scores with a nice strike. Lesnar looks to land a left hand but Pjetlic moved out of range nicely. Pjetlic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lesnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# Sloppy strikes from Lesnar. Those never looked like landing. Lesnar takes a body punch but keeps moving. Lesnar looks winded! Pjetlic with a jab. Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#Titus Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target. Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away. Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Pjetlic lands the left hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maro Pjetlic! A relieved looking Maro Pjetlic 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:
Highland 107
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1# Lesnar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shaw could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Lesnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lesnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Lesnar lands a nice forearm strike. Lesnar scores with punches from side control. Lesnar trying to control the action but Shaw is working from the bottom. Shaw regains half guard. Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaw defending well though. Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Shaw tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control. Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Shaw has been cut.#T1# Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head. Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#Jackson Shaw's cut is getting worse. Shaw is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard. Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#Jeez, Jackson Shaw's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jackson Shaw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Titus Lesnar! A very excited looking Titus Lesnar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. The defeated Jackson Shaw had this to say: 'I want a rematch I can beat this peice of crap fighter.'. |
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Event:
Highland 97
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Bich gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lesnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar tries to circle away but Bich has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Bich pulls Lesnar into guard.
#SUB# Bich working for a triangle but Lesnar defends it easily.
#SUB# Bich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lesnar defends it easily. Bich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Bich is keeping the position.#SUB# Bich is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lesnar has his hands clasped together but Bich extends and breaks Lesnar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich! Phuc Dat Bich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Highland 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Vasiliev rushes Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Vasiliev is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vasiliev down to the mat. Vasiliev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lesnar throws a sloppy head kick and Vasiliev moves out of range easily. Lesnar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the head.
Vasiliev misses with a body shot.
Lesnar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasiliev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lesnar scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Lesnar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasiliev under the eye. A swing and a miss from Lesnar. Lesnar misses with a hook to the body
and Vasiliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Vasiliev misses the target. #CL# Vasiliev has managed to clinch.
Lesnar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. 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! Lesnar is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasiliev has double underhooks. #BC# Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Vasiliev moved out of range. Vasiliev doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Vasiliev scores with a hook. Lesnar throws a hook to the side of Vasiliev's head but Vasiliev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vasiliev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lesnar walks into a left hand. #T1# A swing and a miss from Vasiliev. Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lesnar misses with a body shot
and Vasiliev counters with a nice body shot. #CL# Vasiliev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasiliev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vasiliev lands a left hand.
#CUT#That has opened up Titus Lesnar's cut even more. Vasiliev works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches. Vasiliev throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar. Vasiliev lands with a right to the head. Lesnar blocks a body shot from Vasiliev. Vasiliev digs a right hand underneath Lesnar's ribcage. Lesnar let out a lung full of air as it connected. Lesnar looks winded!#BC# Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Titus Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Vasiliev sprawls well. Lesnar avoids the body shot from Vasiliev.
Lesnar takes one on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vasiliev tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Vasiliev sprawls well. Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Lesnar. Lesnar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2# Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vasiliev scores with a jab to the body. Vasiliev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Vasiliev lands with a shot to the body. #CL# Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vasiliev. #BC# Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lesnar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#The cut above Titus Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Timur Vasiliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A shot to the liver by Vasiliev. Beautiful body shot.#KD# Vasiliev lands a big right hand that sends Lesnar crashing to the mat! Vasiliev stays standing though and waves Lesnar back to his feet!#ROC#Lesnar is rocked!#CUT#Titus Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timur Vasiliev! Timur Vasiliev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1# Elkhan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Lesnar swings for the body but Elkhan moves out of range.
Lesnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Elkhan finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnar's head. Elkhan defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand. Sloppy strikes from Lesnar. Those never looked like landing. Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Elkhan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Elkhan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar thuds a left hand into Elkhan's body. Elkhan throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice sprawl there from Elkhan as Lesnar shoots in. Lesnar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Elkhan throws a shot 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! Elkhan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Elkhan looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range. A big right from Elkhan misses. #T1# Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elkhan circles away quickly and effectively. Decent striking displayed by Elkhan there. Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Elkhan. Elkhan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lesnar throws a looping overhand right but Elkhan ducks down to avoid it. Elkhan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elkhan sprawls well. Elkhan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet. Rashid Elkhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Lesnar. Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elkhan.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Elkhan saw that one coming. Elkhan is looking to counter the offense by Lesnar and move into the clinch. Elkhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar. Elkhan takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses. Lesnar with the counter takedown but Elkhan avoids it easily.#T2# Lesnar throws a front kick aimed at Elkhan's knee but Elkhan avoids it well. Elkhan looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely. Titus Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Elkhan throws a leg kick #TD2# and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Elkhan didn't expect that. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss. Elkhan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Elkhan has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle. Lesnar slips nicely into half guard. Elkhan wants to get back to full guard but Lesnar has passed into side control. Lesnar working the head with strikes. Lesnar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3# Lesnar wants to control but Elkhan is keeping him busy. Lesnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Lesnar cracks Elkhan with a big elbow. Lesnar lands a few punches from side control. Elkhan looking for a sweep but Lesnar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Lesnar raining down shots from the mount! Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lesnar working away from the top, dropping strikes. Elkhan is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Lesnar working away from the top, dropping strikes. Lesnar avoids the attempt from Elkhan to control. Lesnar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Elkhan looks a forlorn figure.
#T4# Elkhan taking shots to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lesnar with good strikes from the mount here! Lesnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lesnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Elkhan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Elkhan tries to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away. Lesnar breaks from Elkhan's wrist control and lands an elbow. Lesnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lesnar landing punches. Lesnar lands a big shot there that rocks Elkhan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Lesnar throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Elkhan counters by clinching up. Lesnar stalls. Lesnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elkhan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Elkhan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Elkhan lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lesnar. Elkhan lands with a light punch inside. Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elkhan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Elkhan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Titus Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lesnar looks to land a combination but Elkhan avoids it well. A punch combination from Lesnar misses. Lesnar throws a combination that misses #CL# and Elkhan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Elkhan lands a nice uppercut.#T1# Elkhan presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Elkhan. Lesnar is breathing heavily. A body shot lands from Elkhan.
A short body shot lands from Elkhan as the two fighters clinch.
Elkhan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesnars head. Elkhan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Elkhan scores with a nice short uppercut. Elkhan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Elkhan lands a nice uppercut. Elkhan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Elkhan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. Elkhan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Elkhan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Elkhan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Elkhan misses with a body punch.
Elkhan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Elkhan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesnars head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lesnar. A short right from Elkhan. Elkhan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elkhan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Elkhan presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC# Elkhan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD# Elkhan cracks Lesnar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Elkhan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lesnar to stand back up! Elkhan cracks Lesnar with a hook to the temple - Lesnar is on wobbly legs here! Elkhan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lesnar falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Elkhan wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rashid Elkhan! |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though. Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head. Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Lesnar working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lesnar is figuring out what he wants to do next. Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. #T1# Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar. Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar. Lesnar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though. Lesnar is controlling the pace.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lesnar misses with a looping left. Jackson slips a jab from Lesnar. Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnar. Lesnar swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Lesnar fails to land the takedown. Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3# Lesnar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Lesnar jabs at Jackson's body. Lesnar has a takedown stuffed. Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Lesnar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A big left from Jackson misses. Lesnar misses the jab. Jackson defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand. Jackson throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range. Lesnar feints the counter takedown. Jackson misses with a low kick as Lesnar jumps back. Wayne Frank Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lesnar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely. Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnar. Lesnar throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lesnar throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely. Lesnar throws a head kick that misses. Lesnar throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jackson thinks about countering with a body kick. Lesnar misses with a takedown and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wayne Frank Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Lesnar. Lesnar motions for Jackson to come forward. Lesnar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson walks into a jab. Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson. Lesnar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2# Lesnar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Lesnar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Jackson manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2# Lesnar looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Lesnar drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard. Lesnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Lesnar is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jackson trying to control the position.
#T1# Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss. Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Titus Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lesnar swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.#TD2# Lesnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Lesnar wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. Titus Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far. Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Lesnar looking to pass the guard. Lesnar is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Lesnar throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Jackson prevents Lesnar from getting back to his feet. Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Lesnar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lesnar is in guard.#REVB# Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Lesnar wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully. #T4# Jackson controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively. Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lesnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson cracks Lesnar with a right hand to the side of the head. A jab from Lesnar misses. Lesnar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jackson checks a leg kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lesnar lands with an overhand left. Lesnar connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson misses with a body kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. This is the final round!#R3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lesnar. Lesnar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lesnar throws out a powerful jab. Lesnar checks a leg kick nicely. Lesnar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lesnar scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Lesnar working the ground and pound from side control. Jackson tries to improve position but can't. Lesnar lands some shots froms side control.#T1# Lesnar trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. Lesnar cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Lesnar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Lesnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lesnar dominating with strikes here. Lesnar thowing shots but they're missing. Lesnar with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#T2# Lesnar unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jackson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lesnar celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar! Titus Lesnar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1# Thompson throws a leg kick but Lesnar sees it coming and moves out of range. Thompson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lesnar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Thompson with the counter takedown but Lesnar avoids it easily. Lesnar connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off. Lesnar shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lesnar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Lesnar as he connects with a hook. Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lesnar, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Lesnar gets a double leg takedown into Thompson's guard. 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. Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet. Thompson keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully. Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.#T1# Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Lesnar 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. Thompson is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up. Lesnar works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard. Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace. Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lesnar landing with the ground and pound. Lesnar lands a couple of digs.#T2# Lesnar postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it. Thompson is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lesnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches. Thompson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lesnar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thompson is trying to get back to full guard. Thompson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thompson. Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head. Lesnar's corner is telling him to maintain position. Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Thompson has Lesnar pulled in close to control his posture. Thompson wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment. #T3# Thompson wants to hit a sweep here but Lesnar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thompson there! Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Lesnar controlling the position easily from mount. Thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape. #T4# Thompson can't escape the position.
Lesnar lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Lesnar isn't that keen on the idea. Thompson keeps trying to improve his position. Lesnar with a couple of short strikes. Lesnar raining down hammerfists from mount. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice elbow there by Lesnar. Thompson tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control. Lesnar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thompson's face.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Lesnar blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Lesnar throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lesnar's guard. Thompson postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it. Lesnar 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. Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Thompson throwing strikes but missing. Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Thompson preventing the sweep. Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lesnar looking to control.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard. Thompson wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving. Titus Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Thompson scoring with some ground and pound. Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Lesnar blocks nicely. Thompson won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here. #T2# Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss. Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson. Thompson throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson. Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3# Lesnar is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Thompson trying to control the position.
Lesnar won't allow Thompson to sweep him here. Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Lesnar working some strikes from top position. Lesnar won't allow Thompson to sweep him here. Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Thompson is keen to just control but Lesnar is a slippery customer. Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Thompson misses with a head shot. Lesnar uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4# Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around? Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Lesnar's brow. #CUT2#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard. Thompson chips away with some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut. That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Thompson scores with a head kick. Lesnar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Lesnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Lesnar ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Thompson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2# Thompson is trying to trip Lesnar. He has hold of a leg but Lesnar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thompson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Thompson stands and throws Lesnar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Thompson lands a nice forearm strike. Thompson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Sloppy strikes there by Thompson. Thompson throwing strikes but Lesnar manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! This has been an exciting period of action! Thompson is trying to get back to half guard. Lesnar scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1# Lesnar scoring with punches and elbows. Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control. Lesnar working the ground and pound. Lesnar scoring with punches from side control. Lesnar trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom. Lesnar cracks Thompson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Lesnar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thompson some visible discomfort.
Lesnar is putting a hurting on Thompson here, landing some big shots from side control. Lesnar is chipping away with strikes.
Lesnar working the ground and pound. Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# Thompson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Lesnar grinds an elbow into Thompson's temple. Lesnar scoring with punches from side control. Lesnar cracks Thompson with a big elbow. #ROC#Thompson is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lesnar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Lesnar finish him? Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control. Thompson seems to have recovered his senses. Thompson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lesnar gets to mount! Thompson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Lesnar scoring with strikes but Thompson is staying in there. #T3# Lesnar wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely. Lesnar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thompson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Lesnar with a couple of short strikes. Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Thompson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Thompson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2# Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily. Thompson wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
#T4# Thompson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lesnar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar breaks from Thompson's wrist control and lands an elbow. Lesnar lands a big elbow. Lesnar landing strikes, looking to finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thompson is looking to get to half guard. Lesnar wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Titus Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lesnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Lesnar! Titus Lesnar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Highland 84
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1# Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely. Lesnar misses with a right hand #TD# and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lesnar won't be happy with that. Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Lesnar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Lesnar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Lesnar taking a bit of punishment here - Thompson scoring with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Titus Lesnar's cut even more. Lesnar is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it. Thompson trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away. Thompson scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#The cut above Titus Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Thompson scores with punches from side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thompson throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#Titus Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Thompson! |
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Event:
Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1# Lesnar avoids the body shot from Dick.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dick pinned against the cage. Dick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lesnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dick defends well and Lesnar ends up having to push Dick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick. Lesnar avoids the body shot from Dick.
#CL2# Lesnar gets a clinch. #BC2# Lesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lesnar slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar. Lesnar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dick cracks Lesnar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Dick misses with a hook.#T1# Dick looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range. Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dick thuds a left hand into Lesnar's body. Needle Dick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dick swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dick jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dick defends it well. Dick jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dick misses with a right hand #TD2# and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dick defending well though. Dick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dick tries to get out of the position. Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time. Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground. Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Lesnar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Lesnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2# Lesnar looking to finish with strikes here!
Lesnar throws some wild stikes that Dick manages to avoid easily.
Dick is trying desperately to improve position. 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! BOOM! Lesnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dick gets back to half guard. Dick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar. Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dick's head. #T3# Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Lesnar working the head and body with strikes. Lesnar winds up and cracks Dick with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Lesnar controlling the action here. Dick is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard. Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar. #T4# Lesnar 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. Dick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar. Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dick defending well though. Lesnar throwing shots but Dick is blocking nicely. Nice strikes from Lesnar there. Lesnar working the head and body with strikes. Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Lesnar not doing much here.
Dick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Lesnar takes the fight into the clinch. Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lesnar's efforts to push away.#BC2# Lesnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A big left from Dick misses. Needle Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Dick moves into the clinch. Dick lands a shoulder strike. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Lesnar wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesnars head. Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage. Dick tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow. Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
#T1# Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Dick gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the cage. Dick tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Nice body punch from Dick. Lesnar is breathing heavily. Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Dick.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow. Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dick after a bit of a struggle. Needle Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Lesnar. Lesnar blocks a body shot from Dick. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dick as Lesnar tries to tie him up. Lesnar is trying to drag Dick to the mat but Dick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lesnar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL# Dick moves into the clinch successfully.
Lesnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dick digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank. Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow. Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dick tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Dick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. Needle Dick has scored more points in the clinch so far. 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! Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lesnar tries to score a body lock takedown but Dick shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Dick. Dick tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Dick pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dick lands a body shot. Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Dick lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. Dick lands a body shot. #T3# Dick tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage. Lesnar blocks a body shot from Dick. A right hook to the body lands for Dick.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dick lands a shoulder strike. Dick gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Dick misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it. Dick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dick.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Dick. Dick scores with a hook to the body. Dick lands a shot to the body. Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4# Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow. A right hand to the body from Dick.
Dick lands on the inside with an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick. Dick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. Dick scores with a shot to the side of Lesnar's head. Lesnar prevents a body shot from Dick. Dick is working Lesnar over against the cage. Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dick misses with a body punch.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Dick. Dick lands a hook to the side of the head. Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow. Dick tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body. Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dick lands a body shot. A short right from Dick on the inside. Dick misses with a body punch.
Dick misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Needle Dick dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# Dick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesnar's head backwards. We've been told by Dick's head coaches at Hardcore Island MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lesnar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dick connects with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Titus Lesnar's cut even more. Dick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL# Dick gets a clinch. Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Dick gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the cage. Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow. Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dick is keeping busy. Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lesnar tries to break the clinch but Dick is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar stalls. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick. Good body shot from Dick.
Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesnar or not. Good body shot from Dick.
A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
Dick lands with a short shot to the head. A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick lands a body shot. Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dick cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot. Dick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dick lands a body punch. A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
Dick lands with a short shot to the head. Dick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short uppercut from Dick. Lesnar tries to circle away but Dick has him pinned against the cage. Dick lands a body punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dick pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Titus Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2# Dick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dick - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Dick.
Dick digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank. Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it. Dick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar. Dick digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank. Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dick is working Lesnar over against the cage. Dick is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dick pushes Lesnar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Dick lands a body shot. A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Dick. Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage. Dick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3# Dick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. Dick lands an uppercut. Dick misses with a body punch.
Dick tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lesnar is looking to take this one to the mat. Dick lands with a right to the head. Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow. Dick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. Dick scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#Titus Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Dick misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Dick.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dick pushes Lesnar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Dick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dick tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage. Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Dick is controlling him. Lesnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Needle Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Lesnar.#T4# Dick scores with a hook to the body. Dick scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Needle Dick! Needle Dick retains his heavyweight title! Needle Dick really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Beachside Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Highland 71
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Lesnar clinches. Honkanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lesnar smiles and moves away.
Honkanen slips a jab and a cross from Lesnar.
Honkanen throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it. Lesnar swings for the body but Honkanen moves out of range.
As Lesnar backs off Honkanen throws a huge counter combo but Lesnar manages to avoid it all. Lesnar looks to throw the jab but Honkanen is out of range. Lesnar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Honkanen throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range. Lesnar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Lesnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honkanen. Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Honkanen sprawls and moves away. Honkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar. Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD# Lesnar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Honkanen trying to control here.
Lesnar slows the pace down in half guard. #T1# Lesnar is nestled in close to Honkanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The fighters are battling for position here. Honkanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Lesnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Honkanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lesnar defends it easily. Lesnar stays in close to Honkanen's body and controls the position. #SUB2# Honkanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lesnar defends it easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Honkanen being controlled here, momentarily. Honkanen is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up. Lesnar preventing the sweep. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Honkanen holds on and takes a little breather. Lesnar distracts Honkanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Honkanen's brow. #T3# Honkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Honkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Honkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honkanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Honkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Lesnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Honkanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace. Lesnar stands and throws Honkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4# Honkanen wants to control but Lesnar postures up. Lesnar controlling the position. Honkanen is trying to control Lesnar's posture but Lesnar avoids it. Lesnar trying to control the position but Honkanen is working away. Lesnar controlling from side mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Honkanen staying out of range there. Honkanen lands with a right hand. Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honkanen throws out the jab. Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honkanen.#CL# Lesnar gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lesnar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Honkanen up against the cage. Lesnar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Honkanen is defending well.#BC# Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar tries to clinch but fails miserably and Honkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Honkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Honkanen wants to sweep but no luck. Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Honkanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1# Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Honkanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there. Lesnar trying to control but Honkanen is working from the bottom. Honkanen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Honkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound. Lesnar won't allow Honkanen to sweep him here. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches. Lesnar preventing the sweep. Honkanen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Honkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Honkanen, not yet. Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard. Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honkanen is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lesnar moves away from the strike by Honkanen. Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Honkanen throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard. Honkanen keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass. Lesnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3# Honkanen pulls Lesnar in close to prevent any damage. Lesnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Lesnar moves into the clinch. Lesnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD# Lesnar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Honkanen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Lesnar trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lesnar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Honkanen tries to escape but Lesnar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3# Honkanen throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Lesnar sitting in guard here, content to control. Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Lesnar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Honkanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar sitting in guard here, content to control. Honkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lesnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Titus Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lesnar 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. Honkanen keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully. Lesnar controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lesnar loads up on a big right hand but Honkanen slips the punch.#CL# Lesnar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honkanen can do to turn this around? Lesnar prevents Honkanen from breaking the clinch. Honkanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it. Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Honkanen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2# Lesnar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2# Honkanen has picked Lesnar up - he's going for a ride! Honkanen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Lesnar is staying active underneath Honkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard. Lesnar trying to control here.
#SUB2# Honkanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lesnar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Honkanen. #SUB2# Honkanen is working for a kimura here but Lesnar manages to reverse the position and he's now in Honkanen's guard.
#T3# Lesnar 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# Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Honkanen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Honkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Honkanen's head. Lesnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Honkanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there. Honkanen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Lesnar looking to pass the guard. Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Honkanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jani Honkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Honkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between Honkanen's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight! Titus Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lesnar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Lesnar! Titus Lesnar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Highland 67
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1# Lesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouellette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Lesnar throws a half hearted mid kick. Ouellette is looking to clinch. Lesnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD# Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ouellette trying to control here.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ouellette on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lesnar working over Ouellette with some ground and pound. Ouellette looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ouellette wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1# Lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ouellette with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Lesnar 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. Ouellette is trying to stand.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Lesnar working Ouellette over with strikes. Ouellette tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control. Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard. Ouellette is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# Nice strikes from Lesnar there. Ouellette trying to control from the bottom.
Lesnar working over Ouellette with some ground and pound. Ouellette looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Lesnar is figuring out what he wants to do next. Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ouellette is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Lesnar working the head and body with strikes. #T3# Ouellette wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lesnar trying to control the pace. Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Lesnar moves nicely into side control. Lesnar tries to advance to mount but Ouellette denies him. Lesnar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4# Lesnar in side control lands a decent elbow. Lesnar 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 Ouellette's shoulder. That is not cool. Lesnar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Lesnar working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#Ouellette is rocked! Lesnar crunches a massive hammerfist down on Ouellette - he's out! Lesnar Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar! After the fight, Titus Lesnar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 61
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Lesnar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Turner is quick to defend against it. Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side. Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head. Lesnar is stalling in the full guard. Turner is looking to stand back up but Lesnar counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Turner. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1# Turner is looking to escape. Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Lesnar is taking a breather. Turner 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. Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Turner's head. Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Turner taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth. Lesnar lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Turner! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lesnar jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar! In his post fight interview, Titus Lesnar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Justice Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck that nigga'. |
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Event:
Highland 49
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1# Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Mihaylov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those. Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lesnar tries to circle away but Mihaylov has him pinned against the cage. Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it. Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lesnar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lesnar looks winded! Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body. Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lesnar is looking to take this one to the mat. Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage. Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mihaylov lands a nice knee to the body. Mihaylov scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1# Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body. Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Mihaylov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mihaylov working Lesnar over with knees to the body. Lesnar wants to stall.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mihaylov as Lesnar tries to tie him up. Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
#T2# Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Titus Lesnar's cut even more. Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those. Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those. Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body. Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage. Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnar blocks it with crossed arms. Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
Mihaylov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mihaylov obliges. Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mihaylov obliges. A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
#CUT#The cut above Titus Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mihaylov scores a nice knee to the body.
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body. Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lesnar looking to slow down the pace here. Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those. Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4# Mihaylov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesnar's face.
Lesnar trying to control the position but instead, Mihaylov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lesnar into the cage. Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov working Lesnar over with knees to the body. Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#Titus Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrik Mihaylov ! Adrik Mihaylov is the new heavyweight champion! Adrik Mihaylov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
Highland 41
Date: May 10, 2021 |
#R1# Dick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Dick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Dick. Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Dick avoids it well and moves away. Dick throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnar's shoulder, as Lesnar tries to avoid the shot. The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dick sprawls and moves away. Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dick. Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Dick avoids it well and moves away. Lesnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A punch combination from Dick misses. Dick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lesnar. Dick misses with a hook. Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lesnar is looking to clinch. A little jabbing left from Dick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Dick is quick to defend against it. Dick cracks Lesnar with an open hand slap. Dick misses the jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt. #T1# Lesnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick. Dick connects with a body shot. Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Dick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lesnar defending well as Dick loads up on a big left hand. Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dick throws out the jab. Lesnar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dick lands a nice looking body shot.
Dick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lesnar's head. Dick jabs Lesnar right on the nose. Lesnar blinks but takes it well. Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Dick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Dick scores with a hook. Dick lands with a straight right. Lesnar didn't see that one coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dick throws a body shot but no joy. Dick misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2# Dick is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there. Dick is looking to improve his position.
Dick trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Dick tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg. Lesnar is nestled in close to Dick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Dick trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dick can do anything to dispel that myth. Lesnar 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. Lesnar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Dick is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dick avoid being mounted? Lesnar working Dick over with strikes. #T3# Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dick trying to control here.
Dick taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard. Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ground and pound from Lesnar. Dick wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
Lesnar prevents Dick from improving his position. Dick wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lesnar is nestled in close to Dick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Lesnar 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. Lesnar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lesnar working Dick over with strikes. #T4# Dick is trying to control but can't.
Dick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dick. Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard. Dick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Dick is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up. Lesnar distracts Dick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving. Dick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Lesnar being controlled here momentarily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Needle Dick dominated that round. The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL# Dick tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Needle Dick seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lesnar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Lesnar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Lesnar lands with a punch from half guard. Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Lesnar working Dick over with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Dick's temple. Lesnar is thwarting Dick's attempts to control the position. Titus Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dick is pressing down on Lesnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.#T1# Lesnar connects with a couple of short punches. Dick looking to control.
Dick pulls Lesnar in close to prevent any damage. Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dick is keeping the position for now. Dick managing to control the position. Lesnar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Lesnar distracts Dick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lesnar cracks Dick with a solid left hand. Dick is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Dick is controlling Lesnar's posture. Dick is continuing to stall. Dick is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up. Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lesnar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Lesnar lands a decent elbow from side control. Dick is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lesnar lands some shots froms side control. Lesnar trying to control the action but Dick is working from the bottom. Dick taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dick can't do much from the bottom here. Lesnar is chipping away with strikes.
#T3# Dick tries to get back to half guard but can't. Lesnar working away. Dick is trying to get back to half guard. Dick struggling a bit here. Lesnar scoring with punches from side control. Lesnar is putting a hurting on Dick here, landing some big shots from side control. Lesnar has knee on belly and moves into mount. A nice elbow there by Lesnar. Dick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4# Dick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Lesnar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dick's face.
Lesnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lesnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Lesnar content just to control the position here. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lesnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#Dick is rocked! Dick wants to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away. Dick is trying desperately to improve position. Lesnar trying to control but Dick is having none of it. Lesnar raining down shots from the mount! Dick is still in real trouble! Can Lesnar finish him? Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Dick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dick wants it to stay on the feet. Dick seems to have recovered his senses. Lesnar fails to land the takedown. Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Dick.#TD# Lesnar gets the takedown into side control. Dick manages to get back to half guard. Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots. Lesnar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. 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. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Dick's temple. Dick has his hands clasped together around Lesnar's back. He's all about the action. Lesnar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dick! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dick is squirming around, avoiding Lesnar's attempts to control the action. Dick tries to reverse the position but Lesnar maintains control.#T1# Dick tries to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away. The referee warns Dick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dick is desperately trying to improve his position but Lesnar has a good base and remains in mount. Lesnar working Dick over with strikes here. Dick reaches up and holds on to Lesnar to control the position. Lesnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Dick is rocked! Dick is looking to get to half guard. A nice elbow there by Lesnar. Lesnar with the ground and pound from mount. Dick is still in real trouble! Can Lesnar finish him? Lesnar postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Dick in real trouble here! The ref calls for Dick to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar! Titus Lesnar is the new heavyweight champion! Titus Lesnar 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. In defeat, Needle Dick stepped up to the mic, saying 'Eat a dick, fucker!'. |
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Event:
Highland 31
Date: Apr 26, 2021 |
#R1# Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it. Diesel with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lesnar avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Diesel misses the jab. Lesnar slips under a jab. Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Diesel avoids it well and moves away. Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Lesnar moves out of range as Diesel strikes. A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target. Lesnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Diesel. Lesnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Diesel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that. Lesnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Diesel tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Diesel is being controlled here. Lesnar grinds an elbow into Diesel's temple. You can see the frustration on Diesel's face as Lesnar controls the position. Lesnar 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. Lesnar'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. Lesnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Lesnar is putting a hurting on Diesel here, landing some big shots from side control. The ground and pound from Lesnar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Diesel being controlled for a moment. #T2# Lesnar has control of an arm but Diesel manages to advance to Lesnar's back! Lesnar tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
Lesnar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diesel's guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound. Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diesel can do anything to dispel that myth. Lesnar postures up in Diesel's guard and throws a big left but Diesel blocks it. #T3# Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lesnar cracks Diesel with a solid left hand. Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses. Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Diesel has wrist control. Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lesnar lands a couple of elbows. Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard. Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses. Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much. Lesnar gets to his feet and stands over Diesel, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Diesel felt that one! Lesnar unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Diesel from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar! Titus Lesnar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1# Fitzgerald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Fitzgerald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Fitzgerald throws a body kick that misses. #CL# Lesnar clinches up with Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the cage. Lesnar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lesnar controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.#T1# Fitzgerald tries to land a front kick but Lesnar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lesnar wants to slow Fitzgerald down by chopping away at his legs. Fitzgerald misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it well and moves away. Lesnar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Fitzgerald.#T2# Fitzgerald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet. Fitzgerald throws a counter combo. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL# Lesnar clinches up with Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Lesnar leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald tries to avoid it but Lesnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzgerald to the ground. Fitzgerald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fitzgerald throws a counter combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fitzgerald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Fitzgerald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3##CL# Lesnar pushes Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch. Fitzgerald stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Lesnar away but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL# Lesnar has Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lesnar leaning against his opponent.
Fitzgerald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow. Fitzgerald working hard to break the clinch.#T4# Come on Lesnar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC# Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body kick.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily. Fitzgerald throws a counter combo. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.#CL# Lesnar has Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut. 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# Fitzgerald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lesnar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Lesnar avoids it. Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fitzgerald misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Fitzgerald.#T1# Lesnar throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it. Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lesnar misses with a hook. Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing. Lesnar is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD# Lesnar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard. Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fitzgerald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnar is controlling him. Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there. #T2# Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Fitzgerald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Lesnar is standing up over Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald looks to escape but Lesnar dives into side control.
Lesnar in side control, just content to control the action for now. Lesnar tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3# Lesnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Fitzgerald controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Lesnar scores with a couple of short elbows. Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't. Fitzgerald is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Lesnar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzgerald is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working. Fitzgerald tries to improve position but can't. Lesnar working the ground and pound but Fitzgerald is defending the strikes. #T4# Lesnar is working Fitzgerald over with some ground and pound from side control. Lesnar working the head with strikes. Lesnar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fitzgerald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lesnar. Lesnar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Lesnar is chipping away with strikes.
Fitzgerald is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Lesnar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fitzgerald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lesnar 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. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fitzgerald is not in a great position here, taking some shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL# Lesnar moves into the clinch. Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around? Lesnar has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage.
#BC# Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Fitzgerald. Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown. Fitzgerald with a nice calf kick.#T1# A low kick from Fitzgerald misses #TD# and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fitzgerald won't be happy with that. Fitzgerald is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control. Fitzgerald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzgerald can do anything to dispel that myth. Lesnar landing a few strikes. Fitzgerald is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Fitzgerald wants to control but Lesnar postures up. Lesnar grinds an elbow into Fitzgerald's temple. Fitzgerald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# Fitzgerald being controlled for a moment. Fitzgerald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lesnar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Lesnar working Fitzgerald over with strikes here. Lesnar lands a big elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lesnar controlling the pace for now. Titus Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lesnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Lesnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3# Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fitzgerald looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#Fitzgerald is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fitzgerald's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Lesnar unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fitzgerald wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lesnar celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar! After the fight, Titus Lesnar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 11
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1# Lesnar misses with a low kick.
#TD2# Lesnar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lesnar is in Turn 's guard. Turn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there. Lesnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Lesnar won't allow Turn to sweep him here. Turn being controlled here, momentarily. Turn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Turn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Turn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar stays in close to Turn 's body and controls the position. #T1# Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body. Lesnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Turn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turn . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Turn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesnar defends well.#SUB# Turn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lesnar uses it to pass to side control.
Lesnar slows the pace down. #T2# Lesnar lands a nice forearm strike. Turn tries to improve position but can't. Turn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Turn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Turn taking a bit of punishment here - Lesnar scoring with strikes. Turn is trying to get back to half guard. Lesnar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lesnar scores with a couple of short elbows. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. You can see the frustration on Turn 's face as Lesnar controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Lesnar landing strikes. Lesnar 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 Turn 's shoulder. That is not cool. Let's hope that Lesnar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Turn can't do much from the bottom here. Lesnar scores with punches from side control. Turn is trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Turn manages to get back to half guard. Lesnar prevents Turn from improving his position. Turn trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
#T4# Lesnar controlling the action here.#SUB# Turn looking for submissions off his back. Turn wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Turn 's hands, connecting with Turn 's forehead. Turn gets full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turn is on top in guard.
#REVR# Turn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that round. That's time! Turn 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Turn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Lesnar has closed the distance and engaged Turn in a clinch.
Turn is working for takedown but Lesnar is calmly controlling the position for now. Turn has Lesnar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesnar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar has had enough of the clinch but Turn keeps him there for the moment. Turn is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Turn . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Turn throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2# so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Titus Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far. Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Turn . Lesnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turn controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself. #SUB# Turn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesnar defends well.#T1# Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turn is on top in guard.
#REVR# Turn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now. Turn distracts Lesnar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Turn postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth. Lesnar wants to sweep here but Turn controlling him for the moment. Lesnar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Turn won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here. #T2# Turn wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving. Turn distracts Lesnar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lesnar has momentary wrist control but Turn slips an elbow through the middle. Turn wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB# Turn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lesnar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Turn , into his guard. #REVB# Turn looking to control.
Lesnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3# Lesnar postures up.
#SUB# Turn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lesnar is aware though and is defending well. Lesnar 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turn is on top in guard.
#REVR# Turn distracts Lesnar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Turn being controlled here momentarily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Turn passes into half guard. Turn trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB# Turn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Lesnar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Turn looking to pass the guard. Lesnar is pulling down on Turn 's head. It's preventing any offense from Turn , at least for the moment. Turn looking to sit in guard and control but Lesnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lesnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Turn 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Titus Lesnar will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Turn moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off. Lesnar throws a leg kick but Turn sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice sprawl there from Lesnar as Turn shoots in. Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but Turn avoids it easily. Turn darts in looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets double underhooks and turns Turn into the cage. Turn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Turn . That's going to take a lot out of him. Lesnar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turn .
Turn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lesnar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Lesnar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lesnar stalls. Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Turn wants a takedown.
#T1# Turn goes for a takedown attempt but Lesnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turn scores with a decent looking hook. Turn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.#CL2# Lesnar takes the fight into the clinch. Lesnar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turn .
#TD2# Lesnar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turn regains guard.
Lesnar stands up over Turn , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lesnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Turn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there. #T2# Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lesnar is working Turn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Turn controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself. Lesnar is stalling in the full guard. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lesnar. Ray Turn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Turn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Turn wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Lesnar slips a straight right by Turn . Turn tries to clinch up#TD2# and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Turn didn't expect that. Lesnar landing with the ground and pound. Lesnar is in close to Turn 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4# Turn is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up. Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lesnar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Yet more stalling tactics from Lesnar. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Titus Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lesnar 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Lesnar! Titus Lesnar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Lesnar shoots in and gets a takedown into Eater's guard. Eater wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses. Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lesnar looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar working some strikes from top position. Lesnar cracks Eater with a solid left hand. Eater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Eater looking for a sweep. Not yet Eater, not yet. #T1# Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Lesnar'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. Lesnar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Eater has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle. Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss. Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Eater is keeping the position. Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eater works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Eater really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Lesnar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lesnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Lesnar throws a lazy uppercut
and Eater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut. Eater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lesnar's hands. Lesnar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eater takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses. #TD# Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.#T3# Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body. Eater can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace. Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Eater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Eater!#REVB# Eater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# Eater tries to stand but Lesnar is controlling from the bottom. Lesnar seems keen to control Eater's posture. Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck. Eater wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling his posture from full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Eater throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.#CL# Lesnar forces Eater back against the cage and clinches. Lesnar stalls. A head punch on the inside from Eater fails to land. Eater blocks a body shot from Lesnar. Eater working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes. Lesnar throws a looping overhand right but Eater ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eater.#TD# Lesnar feints and as Eater raises his hands in defense, Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1# Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard. Lesnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard. Lesnar is in close to Eater's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Lesnar landing with the ground and pound. #T2# Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lesnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3# Lesnar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Lesnar 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. Lesnar working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Eater is rocked! Lesnar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Eater is still in real trouble! Can Lesnar finish him? Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Lesnar 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. Lesnar gets to his feet and stands over Eater, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Eater felt that one! Lesnar unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Eater from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar! Titus Lesnar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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