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Event:
LAFC 18
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Sydal gets a clinch.
Dewis letting Sydal take a breather here.#TD#
Dewis wants the takedown. Sydal is fighting it off but Dewis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sydal's guard against the cage.
Dewis wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving.
Sydal lands some strikes from the bottom.
Dewis 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.
Dewis wants to pass the guard but Sydal is keeping the position.
Dewis is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal keeping moving, preventing Dewis from controlling successfully.
Sydal working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Dewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sydal wants to get back to his feet but Dewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dewis enables Sydal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dewis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dewis is trying to keep Sydal in close.
Sydal wanted to stand there but Dewis had control of the position.
Dewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sydal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Sydal wants to control from the top but Dewis keeps moving.
Sydal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dewis is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Dewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dewis looking for a guillotine here but Sydal defends easily.
Dewis looking to control but Sydal passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sydal is looking for a kimura here.
Dewis wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dewis is trying to maintain the position but Sydal is very close to passing his half guard.
Dewis tries to roll over but Sydal keeps him under control.
Sydal is looking to take a break and control but Dewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sydal pulls his head out easily.
Dewis trying to hold on to Sydal's head to control him but Sydal postures up.
Sydal prevents Dewis from improving his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dewis trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sydal manages to pass to mount!
Dewis tries to lock up and control but Sydal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sydal landing punches. #SUB2#
Sydal is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dewis is surviving well by controlling Sydal's body position as best he can.
Dewis is looking to get to half guard.
Sydal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewis wants to hold on but Sydal pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Sydal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Sydal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dewis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Sydal tries to pass.
Sydal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sydal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sydal wants to stand but Dewis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sydal stays in close to Dewis's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sydal is looking to stand up but Dewis won't let him. #T1##SUB#
Dewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sydal is aware though and is defending well.
Sydal postures up.
#SUB#
Dewis looking for a guillotine here but Sydal defends easily.
Sydal stopping the sweep attempt from Dewis.
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Sydal from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Sydal moves into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dewis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sydal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Dewis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sydal is trying to control Dewis's posture but Dewis avoids it.
Dewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sydal keeps working.
Sydal gets back to half guard.
Sydal wants to get back to his feet.
Sydal scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dewis manages to mount him!
Dylan Sydal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sydal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Dewis dominating with strikes here.
Sydal is squirming around, avoiding Dewis's attempts to control the action.
Sydal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dewis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dewis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Dewis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sydal wants to control but Dewis is having none of it.
Sydal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Sydal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sydal stopping the sweep attempt from Dewis.#SUB#
Dewis working for submissions but it's allowed Sydal to get to half guard.
Dewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sydal content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dylan Sydal 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##TD2#
Sydal drives through with a takedown into Dewis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dewis wants to sweep here but Sydal controlling him for the moment.
Sydal trying to control the position from guard on top but Dewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Sydal tries to pass.
Sydal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Sydal from controlling successfully.
Sydal stopping the sweep attempt from Dewis.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Sydal has Dewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Dewis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sydal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sydal prevents it.
Dewis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sydal after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lerrick Dewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sydal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dewis regains guard immediately. #T2##SUB#
Dewis looking for subs off his back but Sydal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dewis looking for submissions off his back.
Dewis is looking to control Sydal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dewis avoid being mounted?
Dewis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sydal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dewis keeping hold of Sydal's head, controlling as best he can.
Dewis trying to control here.
#T3#
Sydal wants to control but Dewis is keeping him busy.
Sydal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dewis tries to roll over but Sydal keeps him under control.
Dewis is positioning himself well to prevent Sydal advancing to mount.
Dewis wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sydal wants to stand but Dewis has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sydal trying to control the action but Dewis is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sydal gets a takedown into half guard.
Dewis has his hands clasped together around Sydal's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sydal seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sydal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sydal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Sydal! |
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Event:
LAFC 14 Mogh vs Ee
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Sydal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dewis is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sydal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dewis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sydal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sydal prevents Dewis from improving his position.
Dewis is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis moves into full guard.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Sydal tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Dewis looking for a guillotine here but Sydal defends easily.
Sydal wants to control from the top but Dewis keeps moving.
Dewis is controlling Sydal's posture.
Sydal preventing the sweep.
Sydal passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dewis actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dewis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sydal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sydal's back!#SUB2#
Sydal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dewis missing with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Dewis manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Dewis working for a choke but Sydal reverses nicely into Dewis 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sydal pushing down on Dewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Dewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sydal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Sydal from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Dewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sydal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dewis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sydal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sydal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Sydal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sydal wants to get back to his feet but Dewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sydal trying to keep a closed guard but Dewis is proving a slippery customer.
Dewis wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sydal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lerrick Dewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Sydal clinches. #TD#
Sydal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dewis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Sydal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dewis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dewis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sydal's guard. Nice work there by Dewis.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dewis trying to control but Sydal is working from the bottom.
Sydal looking to control.
Dewis wants to control from the top but Sydal keeps moving. #T1#
Sydal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dewis.
Dewis won't allow Sydal to sweep him here.
Dewis advances position into side control!
Sydal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dewis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sydal won't allow Dewis to pass to mount.
Sydal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sydal manages to get to full guard.
Dewis pushing down on Sydal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Sydal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dewis slows the pace down in half guard.
Dewis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sydal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Sydal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sydal is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Dewis trying to control from half guard but Sydal is working away.
Dewis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that Dewis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dewis is thwarting Sydal's attempts to control the position.
Dewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sydal keeps working.
Dewis working Sydal over with strikes.
Dewis trying to control the action but Sydal is working from the bottom.
Sydal trying to hold on to Dewis's head to control him but Dewis postures 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.
Sydal is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sydal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Dewis there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sydal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lerrick Dewis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sydal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dewis wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Sydal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dewis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sydal to the mat. Sydal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dewis stays in close to Sydal's body and controls the position.
Dewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sydal is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis is stalling in the full guard.
Sydal keeping full guard, as Dewis tries to pass.
Lerrick Dewis has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Sydal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dewis.
Sydal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dewis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Sydal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dewis!#T2#
Dewis is trying to improve his position.
Dewis keeps trying to improve his position.
Dewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sydal taking a breather here. #SUB#
Sydal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sydal wants to stand but Dewis has his arm trapped.
Sydal lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Sydal is working Dewis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sydal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dewis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dewis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sydal is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sydal landing punches.
Dewis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sydal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dewis.
Sydal is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dewis. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sydal tries to get the hooks in deep but Dewis pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Sydal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sydal lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Dewis tries to escape but Sydal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Dewis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sydal!
Dewis tries to escape but Sydal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dewis is keeping busy.
Dewis tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dylan Sydal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lerrick Dewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dewis is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sydal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dewis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
LAFC 10
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Barnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Dewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Dewis.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnett working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass. #SUB2#
Barnett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dewis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnett has Dewis in his guard.#REVR#
Barnett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dewis uses his free foot to push down on Barnett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnett. #T1#
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
Dewis unloading with bombs!
Dewis tries to control but Barnett wriggling away. #SUB#
Dewis is working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Dewis has control of Barnett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnett regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Dewis looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Dewis maintains control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Dewis's attempts to control the action.
Dewis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barnett hang on?
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dewis trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Dewis has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Dewis tries to control but Barnett wriggling away. #SUB#
Dewis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dewis trying to control but Barnett is having none of it. #SUB#
Dewis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barnett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dewis working away.#T4#
Barnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dewis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Barnett keeps trying to improve his position.
Dewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Dewis is really struggling to control Barnett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lerrick Dewis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Barnett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dewis did well to prevent Barnett getting side control.
Dewis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Dewis defends the submission attempt.
Dewis tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Barnett is thwarting Dewis's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Barnett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewis is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Dewis is retaining full guard.
Dewis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dewis tries to get out of the position.
Barnett trying to control but Dewis is working from the bottom.
Barnett is looking to pass into half guard but Dewis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dewis is in guard.#REVR##SUB#
Dewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dewis controls the pace.
Dewis works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Dewis passes to side control.
Dewis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
Dewis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Dewis working for a submission but Barnett is keeping him at bay.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dewis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dewis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dewis landing strikes from the mount and Barnett is in trouble!
Dewis trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Dewis content just to control the position here.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Dewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Dewis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
Dewis controlling the position easily from mount.
Dewis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dewis looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lerrick Dewis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Barnett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnett sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Dewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Lerrick Dewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dewis is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up. #T1#
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Barnett 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.
Dewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Barnett is trying to keep Dewis in close.
Warmaster Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Dewis from controlling successfully.
Dewis stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dewis connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett tries to bench press Dewis off him but Dewis keeps the position. #SUB#
Dewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnett is defending well.
Dewis has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Dewis content just to control the position here.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Dewis's attempts to control the action.
Dewis with shots to the head and body - Barnett looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Dewis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dewis prevents Barnett from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Dewis working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Dewis's attempts to control the action.
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is still trying to improve position.
Lerrick Dewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dewis unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lerrick Dewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dewis 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lerrick Dewis! |
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Event:
LAFC 7 Shewmaker vs Mogh
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Boombada with a jab.
Boombada scores with a sloppy right hand. Dewis should have avoided that one.
Boombada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boombada closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dewis! Boombada dives in looking to finish! Dewis is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Africa Boombada! |
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Event:
LAFC 4 Shewmaker vs St Pierre
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Saganov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dewis on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Lerrick Dewis has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saganov. Dewis does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Saganov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Dewis tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Dewis is rocked!#SUB#
Saganov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dewis is still in real trouble! Can Saganov finish him?
Dewis 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saganov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saganov has managed to get both his arms back between Dewis's legs - danger averted.
Dewis seems to have recovered his senses.
Saganov won't allow Dewis to sweep him here.
Saganov looking to pass the guard.
Dewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saganov wants to control from the top but Dewis keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dewis is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB#
Saganov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dewis sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Saganov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Saganov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dewis is aware though and is defending well.
Dewis lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dewis stands and throws Saganov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saganov is trying to get back to half guard.
Saganov is not content to let Dewis control the position.
Saganov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Saganov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Saganov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB2#
Dewis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The referee warns Saganov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3##SUB2#
Dewis looking for a guillotine from mount but Saganov is having none of it.
Dewis content just to control the position here.
Dewis scoring with strikes but Saganov is staying in there.
Dewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Saganov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dewis looking to control but Saganov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dewis cracks Saganov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Dewis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saganov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saganov is looking to escape.
Dewis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dewis landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saganov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dewis working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Saganov looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Dewis! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lerrick Dewis! |
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