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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 7
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Akando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lazik is looking to clinch.
Akando darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akando.
An inside leg kick lands from Akando.
Lazik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lazik tries to move into range but Akando moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lazik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akando swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Lazik clinches up against the cage.
Akando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akando lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Akando.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Akando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akando's corner calls for a 1-2. Akando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lazik tries to clinch up but Akando circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lazik misses with a body kick.
Akando throwing a counter right hand but Lazik manages to avoid it.
Akando with a hook.
Akando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akando slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lazik tries to clinch but Akando is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lazik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lazik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akando to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Akando with the inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lazik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akando looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lazik tries to close the distance and clinch but Akando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Lazik moves into the clinch.
Akando lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lazik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lazik throws a punch but it's blocked by Akando.
Akando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lazik is trying to pull guard but Akando has him pressed against the cage.
Akando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Akando on the inside.
Akando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akando lands a hook that snaps the head of Lazik backwards.
Akando lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Lazik is rocked!
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Akando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazik is still on wobbly legs! Can Akando finish him?
Akando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Akando breaks from the clinch.
Akando pounces like a tiger and cracks Lazik with a vicious hook! Lazik is down but not out! Akando follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bunny Akando! |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Lazik moves into the clinch successfully.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Lazik throws an elbow but it misses.
Lazik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Banjo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lazik smiles and moves away.
Lazik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lazik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banjo sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Lazik pushes Banjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lazik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazik lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lazik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazik.
Lazik has a couple of punches blocked by Banjo.
Banjo misses with a punch to the body.
Lazik tries to work over Banjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Banjo.
Banjo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lazik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mark Lazik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Banjo.
Lazik is trying to pull guard but Banjo has him pressed against the cage.
Lazik misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazik working aggressively here.
Banjo is pressed up against the cage. Lazik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banjo down to the mat. Banjo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Lazik rushes Banjo and presses him up against the cage.
Banjo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lazik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banjo blocking some punches.
Lazik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Lazik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lazik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banjo blocks an uppercut.
Lazik presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Banjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lazik pushes Banjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Banjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banjo blocks a body shot from Lazik.
Lazik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banjo connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Mark Lazik has been cut.
Banjo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazik just leaning against Banjo, taking a breather. #T3#
Lazik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lazik fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazik.
Banjo'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.
Lazik throws a punch but it's blocked by Banjo.
Lazik tries a knee to the head but Banjo blocks it.
Banjo blocks the elbow strike.
Banjo blocks a body shot from Lazik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banjo.
Banjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazik tries to work over Banjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Lazik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Lazik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Lazik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banjos head.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banjo just leaning against Lazik, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Banjo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lazik lands a shoulder strike.
Lazik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid 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!
The referee calls for Banjo to work.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lazik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lazik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Banjo lands a nice shot to the body.
Banjo staying out of range there.#CL#
Lazik rushes Banjo and presses him up against the cage.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banjo avoids the elbow strike from Lazik, against the cage.
Banjo blocks the elbow strike.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Lazik can't break the clinch.
Banjo blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Lazik fails to land.
Banjo tries to pull guard but Lazik holds him up against the cage and eventually Banjo drops back down to his feet.
Mark Lazik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lazik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banjo's elbow. #T1#
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazik misses with some punches.
Banjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lazik's efforts to push away.
Lazik tries to throw a body punch but Banjo avoids it by throwing Lazik back against the cage.
Banjo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazik.
Banjo trying to control the position but instead, Lazik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banjo into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lazik lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lazik.
Lazik tries a knee to the head but Banjo blocks it.
#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Banjo.
Lazik tries a knee to the head but Banjo blocks it.
Banjo blocks an elbow strike.
Lazik lands with a right to the head.
Banjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Lazik lands with a right to the head.
Lazik throws a head punch that misses.
Banjo blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazik struggles to land a body shot inside as Banjo controls his hands.
Lazik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banjo can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lazik prevents it.
Banjo blocks an elbow strike.
Banjo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banjo.
Lazik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lazik pushes off an throws an elbow but Banjo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banjo leaning against his opponent.
Lazik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Banjo stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Banjo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lazik misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazik tries to land a knee to the head but Banjo blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Banjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lazik closes the distance and clinches.
Lazik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lazik misses with some punches.
Lazik has a couple of punches blocked by Banjo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lazik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazik effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lazik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lazik's cut.
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#
Banjo avoids the body shot from Lazik.
#CL#
Lazik rushes Banjo and presses him up against the cage.
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik tries to score a body lock takedown but Banjo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lazik is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Banjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lazik missing with a left hand there. Banjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mark Lazik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lazik has managed to clinch.
Lazik working aggressively here.
Lazik tries to work over Banjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.#T1#
Banjo just leaning against Lazik, taking a breather.
Banjo stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Lazik.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Lazik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banjo.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lazik.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##TD#
Lazik has hold of one of Banjo's legs. Banjo is fighting the takedown attempt but Lazik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo keeping moving, preventing Lazik from controlling successfully.
Lazik 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.
Banjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazik is one step ahead there.
Banjo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banjo is trying to control the position but Lazik postures up.
Lazik throws a strike but Banjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Lazik keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
Lazik trying to keep a closed guard but Banjo is proving a slippery customer.
Lazik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banjo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lazik is keeping the position for now.
Banjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lazik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banjo is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lazik is pulling down on Banjo's head. It's preventing any offense from Banjo, at least for the moment.
Banjo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lazik is holding Banjo down, trying to stall.
Banjo working away.
Bingo Banjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banjo taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Lazik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lazik, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lazik!
A relieved looking Mark Lazik 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:
LAFC Fight Night
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Lazik rushes Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Lazik 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.
Lazik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Magomedov wants to break free but Lazik has control.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazik can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Lazik tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Lazik.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazik tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
#T1#
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Lazik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Lazik won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramzan Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Lazik.
Magomedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazik has him pressed against the cage.
Lazik letting Magomedov take a breather here.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lazik blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Lazik misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov. #TD#
Magomedov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Magomedov manages to end up in side control.#T2#
Lazik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Lazik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lazik parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lazik to escape.
Magomedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lazik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Magomedov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lazik tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lazik wants a takedown but no success here.
Lazik tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magomedov.
Lazik misses with an elbow strike.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Lazik slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
Lazik tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lazik's guard.
Lazik is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lazik avoid being mounted?
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Lazik dodges it nicely.
Lazik wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to control but Lazik wriggling away.
Lazik holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Magomedov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Magomedov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lazik is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ramzan Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov tries to work over Lazik's front leg with a kick but Lazik checks it.
Lazik doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
#CL2#
Lazik clinches.
Lazik misses with some punches.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Lazik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Mark Lazik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lazik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lazik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramzan Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazik tries to clinch up.
As Lazik tries to get set, Magomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Lazik manages to avoid the attempt.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lazik.
Magomedov throws a big counter combination but Lazik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##CL2#
Lazik closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Lazik tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Magomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Magomedov pulls Lazik in close to prevent any damage.
Lazik looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Magomedov 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.
Lazik trying to control the position.
#SU#
Magomedov gets to his feet - Lazik follows without any prompting.
Lazik tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lazik did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lazik is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Lazik tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Lazik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lazik is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Magomedov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazik moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Lazik tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.#T3#
Magomedov keeps control of Lazik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazik walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Lazik back into the cage.#TD#
Magomedov pulls guard successfully.
Lazik looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lazik is looking to stand up but Magomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Magomedov stays in close to Lazik's body and controls the position.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazik has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lazik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Lazik pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Lazik looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Magomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lazik is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lazik is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Magomedov dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Lazik misses with some punches.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik lands a nice uppercut.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lazik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Lazik leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lazik forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lazik tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Lazik back against the cage. #T1#
Lazik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lazik has his back to the cage.
Magomedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Mark Lazik has been cut.
Lazik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazik misses with an elbow over the top.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lazik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramzan Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Lazik fails to land.
Lazik throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Magomedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lazik can't fight it off and eventually Magomedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Lazik looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov is pushing down on Lazik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lazik is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lazik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov prevents Lazik from improving his position.#T2#
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazik's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Lazik tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov passes to side control. #T3#
Lazik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Lazik is looking to reverse the position.
Lazik is trying to work for a sweep but Magomedov has mounted him!
Ramzan Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazik avoids a series of strikes thrown by Magomedov.
Lazik has given up his back here.
Lazik trying to control the hands but Magomedov breaks the grip.
Lazik covering up well and avoiding damage.
Magomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lazik knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lazik for a finish. #T4#
Magomedov is hanging on to Lazik's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Magomedov working for the choke. #SUB#
Magomedov looking for the choke from the back.
Mark Lazik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov controls the action.
Lazik wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Magomedov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Ramzan Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramzan Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramzan Magomedov! |
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Event:
LAFC 420 Frenzy
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lazik or perhaps it was just good defense by El Monstro, which made it look bad.
El Monstro misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Lazik clinches.
Lazik struggles to land a body shot inside as El Monstro controls his hands.
Lazik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Monstro's elbow.
Lazik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from El Monstro.
Lazik misses with some punches.
#BC2#
El Monstro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from El Monstro. Those never looked like landing. #KD2#
El Monstro lands a big head kick that sends Lazik tumbling to the mat! El Monstro takes a step backwards and waves Lazik back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Lazik has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Monstro dodges the punch combination from Lazik.
#KD2#
El Monstro drops Lazik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lazik looks back up at him and smiles so El Monstro waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Lazik is rocked!
El Monstro grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Lazik takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! El Monstro cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tadeo El Monstro!
Tadeo El Monstro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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