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Event:
Iron Fist Championship 3
Date: May 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Alaska lands with a straight right. Lahey didn't see that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lahey or perhaps it was just good defense by Alaska, which made it look bad.
Lahey shoots for a takedown but Alaska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Lahey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alaska's guard.#SUB2#
Alaska pushes a forearm under Lahey 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lahey is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richie Alaska!
In defeat, Jim Lahey stepped up to the mic, saying 'The shit clock's ticking. Time to hit the LC randers'. |
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Event:
BFA 2-Jessuz vs Wulong
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Lahey looking to score a takedown here. Alaska is defending well but Lahey drives through and ends up in Alaska's guard.#SUB#
Alaska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lahey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lahey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alaska being controlled here, momentarily.
Lahey scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lahey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lahey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alaska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lahey is looking to work some ground and pound but Alaska has wrist control.
Lahey sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska looking for a sweep. Not yet Alaska, not yet.
Lahey 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. #SUB#
Alaska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Lahey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lahey 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Alaska is looking for a triangle but Lahey pushes his legs off easily.
Lahey controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lahey passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Lahey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Lahey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Alaska is not content to let Lahey control the position.
Alaska can't do much from the bottom here.
Alaska is looking to regain half guard here but Lahey keeps moving and retains side control.
Lahey controls the position from side control.
Alaska takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Alaska avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lahey .
Alaska is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lahey staying calm.
Lahey throws an elbow but Alaska slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lahey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alaska sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lahey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alaska parries the strikes from Lahey easily there. Lahey is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alaska to escape.
Lahey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alaska sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lahey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Alaska is trying to control Lahey 's posture but Lahey avoids it.
Alaska defending against the ground and pound.
Lahey throws an elbow but Alaska slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lahey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lahey gets to mount! Alaska was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lahey content just to control the position here.
Alaska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lahey looking to ground and pound but Alaska is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lahey content just to control the position here.
Alaska tries to hold on but Lahey postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lahey dominated that round.
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#
Lahey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alaska swivels and escapes.
Lahey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Alaska finds it's target.
Alaska cracks Lahey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Lahey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alaska is trying to defend but Lahey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lahey wants to take a breather but Alaska is having none of it.
Alaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Alaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lahey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lahey prevents Alaska from improving his position.
Lahey trying to pass the guard but Alaska defending well. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lahey in particular looking to stall.
Alaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alaska.
Alaska controls Lahey momentarily but Lahey frees himself. #SUB#
Alaska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alaska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lahey .
Alaska being controlled here, momentarily.
Alaska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lahey is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lahey stays in close to Alaska's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Alaska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lahey stopping the sweep attempt from Alaska.#T3#
Alaska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lahey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lahey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jim Lahey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lahey sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lahey .
Lahey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alaska circles away.
Richie Alaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lahey .
Alaska with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Lahey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lahey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lahey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alaska is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Alaska manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Lahey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lahey is staying active underneath Alaska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lahey is controlling Alaska's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alaska prevents Lahey from improving his position.
Lahey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alaska is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lahey tries to roll over but Alaska keeps him under control.
Alaska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lahey keeps working.
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 Richie Alaska will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alaska scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lahey or perhaps it was just good defense by Alaska, which made it look bad.
Alaska throws a body punch but Lahey moves out of range.
A left lands for Alaska.#TD2#
Lahey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alaska.#SUB#
Alaska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alaska is trying to keep Lahey in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alaska works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lahey throwing strikes from guard but Alaska blocks nicely. #T1#
Lahey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lahey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Alaska is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lahey defends well.
Alaska being controlled here, momentarily.
Alaska keeping full guard, as Lahey tries to pass.
Lahey wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alaska is trying to keep Lahey in close.
#SUB#
Alaska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lahey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lahey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Alaska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lahey postures up in Alaska's guard and throws a big left but Alaska blocks it. #SUB#
Alaska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lahey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lahey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Lahey throws a big right hand that misses.
Lahey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lahey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alaska's guard.
Alaska working a defensive guard here.
Alaska being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Lahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alaska being controlled here, momentarily.
Lahey postures up.
Lahey stands and throws Alaska's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lahey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alaska stops Lahey from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Lahey .
I think Lahey 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lahey !
Jim Lahey thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Collins vs Daxton - Money #1
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Lahey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teller as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Lahey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teller sprawls well initially but Lahey persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lahey wants to work for an arm triangle but Teller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lahey stalling.
Teller wants to improve his position but Lahey is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller pushes Lahey off looking to stand but Lahey dives back in and keeps control.
Lahey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Teller is looking to escape.#T1#
Lahey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lahey thows a huge punch but Teller dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lahey is working away from the top position though.
Lahey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lahey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teller for as long as he can get away with.
Teller wants to improve his position but Lahey is controlling well.
Well, if Lahey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Teller is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Teller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lahey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lahey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lahey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lahey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Teller wants to stand and escape but Lahey is having none of it. #T3#
Lahey trying to control but Teller is working from the bottom.
Lahey is pushing down on Teller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teller is fighting to maintain full guard but Lahey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lahey is controlling the pace.
Lahey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lahey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Teller pushes Lahey off looking to stand but Lahey dives back in and keeps control.
Teller is looking to control Lahey 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teller avoid being mounted?
Teller pushes Lahey off looking to stand but Lahey dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lahey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teller throws a hook to the side of Lahey 's head but Lahey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lahey .
Teller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lahey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teller circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lahey . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey swats away the attempt to clinch by Teller.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Lahey is out of range.
Lahey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teller as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Teller lands.
Lahey has his takedown stuffed
and Teller counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Teller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lahey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teller avoids it really well and circles away.
Teller cracks Lahey with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maks Teller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lahey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lahey pinned against the cage. Lahey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lahey moves out of range as Teller strikes.#TD#
Lahey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lahey content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Lahey is working for a submission of some sort.
Teller trying to control but Lahey postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Lahey content to control rather than advance.
Lahey is looking to take a break and control but Teller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lahey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lahey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teller defending well though.
Lahey not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lahey '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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teller is concentrating on defense, preventing Lahey from advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lahey controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Teller lands a jab to the nose.
Teller scores with a punch to the head.
Lahey fails with a takedown attempt.
Teller lands with a nice combination. Lahey backs away looking to recover.
Lahey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Teller there.
Lahey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teller wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lahey . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey has a takedown stuffed.
Lahey goes for a double leg but Teller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Teller continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Lahey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teller prevents it.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Teller manages to break the clinch.
Lahey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Teller scores with a jab.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Jim Lahey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lahey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Lahey is rocked!#CL2#
Teller closes the distance and pushes Lahey back into the cage.
Teller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teller can't break the clinch.
Teller working hard to break the clinch.
Lahey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Teller tries to break the clinch but Lahey is controlling the position.
Lahey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Teller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Teller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Teller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Teller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Teller throws a leg kick but Lahey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lahey fails with the takedown.
Teller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Teller slaps away a takedown attempt from Lahey , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Teller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A left and a right from Teller both land. Nice combination.
Oh Lahey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Crack! Teller connects with the perfect overhand right and Lahey falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Teller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maks Teller!
A victorious Maks Teller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jim Lahey stepped up to the mic, saying 'The shit clock's ticking. Time to hit the LC randers'. |
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