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Event:
ENIGMA 29
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Ezzeli avoids the body shot from Lanksy.
Ezzeli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD#
Lanksy waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ezzeli. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ezzeli to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#CUT#It looks like Shaqiup Ezzeli has been cut.
Ezzeli keeping full guard, as Lanksy tries to pass.
Ezzeli controlling Lanksy's posture.
Ezzeli should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ezzeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Ezzeli is controlling Lanksy's posture.
Ezzeli wants to sweep here but Lanksy controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ezzeli pulls Lanksy in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lanksy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lanksy jabs at Ezzeli's body.
Ezzeli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ezzeli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lanksy.#KD#
Lanksy cracks Ezzeli with an uppercut from hell and Ezzeli crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Lanksy's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#Ezzeli is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ezzeli managing to control the position.
Ezzeli is still in real trouble! Can Lanksy finish him?
Ezzeli keeping moving, preventing Lanksy from controlling successfully.
Ezzeli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lanksy's guard. #REVB#
Ezzeli seems to have recovered his senses.
Lanksy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ezzeli is one step ahead there.
Ezzeli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lanksy pulls Ezzeli in to control the position.
Ezzeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lanksy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ezzeli 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.
Ezzeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lanksy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meyer Lanksy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaqiup Ezzeli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Lanksy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ezzeli tries to improve position but can't.
Ezzeli regains half guard.
Ezzeli keeping control of the position.
Lanksy content to control rather than advance.
Ezzeli controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanksy prevents Ezzeli from improving his position.#T1#
Ezzeli is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ezzeli is trying to maintain the position but Lanksy is very close to passing his half guard.
Ezzeli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ezzeli controlling the position.
Ezzeli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ezzeli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ezzeli 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ezzeli managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lanksy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lanksy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ezzeli can do to turn this around?
Ezzeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lanksy pinned against the cage. Lanksy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lanksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ezzeli.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lanksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ezzeli. #TD2#
Ezzeli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lanksy quickly recovers to half guard.
Lanksy is looking to improve his position.
Lanksy is in trouble now - Ezzeli has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Meyer Lanksy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaqiup Ezzeli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lanksy digs a good body shot into Ezzeli's ribs.
Meyer Lanksy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meyer Lanksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ezzeli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lanksy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ezzeli somewhat.
Lanksy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lanksy stuffs the takedown.
Lanksy scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanksy's corner calls for a 1-2. Lanksy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ezzeli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lanksy scores with a jab to the head.
Lanksy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ezzeli has eaten all the pies!
A telegraphed right hand from Lanksy misses the target. #T1#
Good exchange - Lanksy coming out on top.
Lanksy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch lands to the side of Ezzeli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lanksy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ezzeli momentarily.
Lanksy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Ezzeli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ezzeli.
Ezzeli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ezzeli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ezzeli tries to free his leg and advance position but Lanksy is retaining full guard.
Ezzeli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ezzeli looking to pass the guard.
Lanksy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ezzeli controls the pace.
Shaqiup Ezzeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ezzeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lanksy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ezzeli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ezzeli tries for a takedown but Lanksy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lanksy misses the target.
Meyer Lanksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaqiup Ezzeli.
Lanksy misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Ezzeli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ezzeli controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meyer Lanksy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lanksy, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meyer Lanksy!
In defeat, Shaqiup Ezzeli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to Hectors Hitters gym, i will work more there to come back stronger!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 24
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Ezzeli. Ezzeli gets slowly back to his feet.
Ezzeli shoots in but no luck this time.
Ezzeli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaqiup Ezzeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ezzeli tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ezzeli could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ezzeli shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.#KD2#
Steve cracks Ezzeli with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ezzeli looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steve finish him?
#ROC2#Ezzeli is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ezzeli loses concentration momentarily and Steve pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ezzeli crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Steve finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Shaqiup Ezzeli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to Hectors Hitters gym, i will work more there to come back stronger!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shaqiup Ezzeli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jason Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ezzeli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ezzeli somewhat.
Ezzeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanner pinned against the cage. Tanner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanner wants to counter the offense by Ezzeli and move into the clinch position.
Ezzeli could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Tanner clinches up against the cage.
Tanner prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaqiup Ezzeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tanner pulls guard successfully.
Ezzeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezzeli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezzeli looking to sit in guard and control but Tanner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezzeli (0) vs (2) Tanner
Ezzeli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tanner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ezzeli working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Ezzeli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ezzeli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tanner controls the pace.
Tanner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ezzeli (0) vs (5) Tanner
A lull in the action here.
Tanner tries to advance to mount but Ezzeli denies him.
Ezzeli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ezzeli tries to get out of the position.
Ezzeli trying to remain calm as Tanner controls from the top position.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanner taking a breather here.
Tanner trying to control the position but Ezzeli is working away. #T2#
Ezzeli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tanner happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner is continuing to stall.
Ezzeli is looking for a sweep.
Tanner working away.
Ezzeli tries to buck Tanner off but Tanner is having none of it.
Ezzeli is working hard here to advance position.
Tanner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ezzeli is looking to regain half guard here but Tanner keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Tanner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ezzeli (0) vs (7) Tanner
Tanner content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Tanner 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.
Tanner wants to take Ezzeli's back but he can't do it this time.
Ezzeli can't escape the position.
Tanner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tanner wants to take Ezzeli's back but he can't do it this time.
Tanner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ezzeli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tanner avoids the attempt from Ezzeli to control.
Ezzeli stops Tanner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tanner looking to control but Ezzeli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tanner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ezzeli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tanner wants to control the pace but Ezzeli is squirming around nicely.
Tanner controlling from the full mount.
Ezzeli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tanner controlling the position easily from mount.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Tanner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ezzeli wants to control but Tanner is having none of it.
Ezzeli is working to get back to half guard.
Tanner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from getting the reversal.
Tanner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Tanner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tanner.
Ezzeli is trying desperately to improve position.
Ezzeli tries to hold on but Tanner postures up.
Ezzeli working to try and regain half guard.
Tanner pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ezzeli can't escape the position.
Tanner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tanner wants to take Ezzeli's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Tanner controlling from mount.
Tanner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tanner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ezzeli prevents Tanner from taking his back.
Tanner trying to control but Ezzeli is having none of it.
Ezzeli prevents Tanner from taking his back.
Ezzeli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanner controlling the pace for now.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from getting the reversal.
Tanner tries to push Ezzeli's head away but Ezzeli is holding on tight.#T8#
Ezzeli is looking to get to half guard.
Tanner content just to control the position here.
Ezzeli sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tanner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ezzeli wants to improve his position but Tanner is controlling well.
Tanner trying to control from half guard but Ezzeli is working away.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from improving his position.#T9#
Tanner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from improving his position.
Tanner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tanner is trying to control the action in half guard but Ezzeli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ezzeli is positioning himself well to prevent Tanner advancing to mount.
Tanner prevents Ezzeli from improving his position.
Ezzeli is looking to control Tanner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ezzeli avoid being mounted?
Tanner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Tanner trying to pass the guard but Ezzeli defending well.
Ezzeli is looking for a sweep. Tanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanner stalling.
Ezzeli wants to get back to full guard.
Tanner controlling the action here.
Ezzeli wants to control but Tanner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tanner slows the pace down in half guard.
Ezzeli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Ezzeli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ezzeli trying to control here.
Tanner is controlling the pace.
Tanner is looking to advance position but Ezzeli won't allow it. #T12#
Ezzeli is concentrating on defense, preventing Tanner from advancing position.
Ezzeli tries to roll over but Tanner keeps him under control.
Ezzeli is trying to control but can't.
Tanner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ezzeli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ezzeli wants to control but Tanner is keeping busy.
Tanner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Ezzeli trying to control from the bottom.
Tanner content to control rather than advance.
Ezzeli tries to get to full guard but Tanner has control of the leg.
Tanner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ezzeli is looking to control Tanner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ezzeli avoid being mounted?
Tanner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ezzeli tries to get to full guard but Tanner has control of the leg.
Ezzeli is controlling Tanner's trapped leg to prevent Tanner from advancing to side control.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Ezzeli is defending well.
Tanner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Ezzeli is holding on to half guard well.
Ezzeli is looking for a sweep. Tanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ezzeli is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanner controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanner trying to pass the guard but Ezzeli defending well.
Ezzeli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tanner is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner wins on points by 7 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jason Tanner waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras. |
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