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Event:
CFC 550
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Bunyons fails with a takedown attempt.
Lekobe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bunyons fails with a takedown attempt.
Lekobe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunyons circles away.#TD#
Bunyons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bunyons lands in his opponent's guard.
Bunyons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lekobe keeping moving, preventing Bunyons from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lekobe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bunyons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bunyons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bunyons passes Lekobe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lekobe is staying active underneath Bunyons, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bunyons tries to pass to full mount but Lekobe defends it.
Bunyons wants to control but Lekobe is keeping him busy.
Bunyons controlling the action here.#SUB#
Bunyons is working for a kimura but Lekobe is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lekobe is trying to stand back up but Bunyons is controlling him
#SUB#
Bunyons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunyons is looking to take a break and control but Lekobe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bunyons works his way into full mount!
Bunyons wants to control the pace but Lekobe is squirming around nicely.
Bunyons controlling the position easily from mount.
Lekobe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bunyons tries to control but Lekobe wriggling away. #T4#
Lekobe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bunyons tries to control but Lekobe wriggling away.
Bunyons content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Bunyons working for a submission but Lekobe is keeping him at bay.
Lekobe is squirming around, avoiding Bunyons's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lekobe wants to control but Bunyons is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunyons controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bunyons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bunyons misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Bunyons.#TD2#
Lekobe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bunyons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Bunyons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bunyons looking for a guillotine here but Lekobe defends easily.
#SUB#
Bunyons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lekobe defends well.#SUB#
Lekobe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunyons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lekobe has managed to get both his arms back between Bunyons's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunyons is trying to keep Lekobe in close.
#T1#
Bunyons is pulling down on Lekobe's head to control his posture.
Lekobe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunyons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunyons controlling Lekobe's posture.
Lekobe postures up.
#SUB#
Bunyons looking for a guillotine here but Lekobe defends easily.
Bunyons controls Lekobe momentarily but Lekobe frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Lekobe is posturing up here but Bunyons has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lekobe tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lekobe has to tap! Slick submission there by Bunyons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Bunyons! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lekobe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lekobe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Lekobe is rocked!
Lekobe switches off momentarily and Chandler cracks him with a monster right hand! Lekobe topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Chandler dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Chandler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Chandler!
Mike Chandler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Maldini drops Lekobe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lekobe looks back up at him and smiles so Maldini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Lekobe is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kagiso Lekobe has been cut.
Lekobe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lekobe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lekobe circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Maldini. Lekobe falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Maldini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Maldini!
Our winner, Paulo Maldini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 537
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Berzebal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lekobe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lekobe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU#
Berzebal decides to stand back up. Berzebal steps back and let's Lekobe get back to his feet.#TD#
Berzebal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzebal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berzebal is working Lekobe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berzebal postures up and lands a big shot to Lekobe's brow.
Berzebal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lekobe on the ground.
Berzebal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berzebal is stalling in the full guard.
Berzebal wanted to stand there but Lekobe had control of the position. #T1#
Berzebal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lekobe wants to stand but Berzebal is controlling the position.
Berzebal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lekobe 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.
Berzebal is staying tight to Lekobe's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berzebal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzebal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Berzebal lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Lekobe is rocked!
Berzebal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lekobe to see if he's OK.
Lekobe is still in real trouble! Can Berzebal finish him?
Berzebal tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Berzebal slows the pace down. #T3#
Berzebal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berzebal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Berzebal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Berzebal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lekobe seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berzebal'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Berzebal.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Berzebal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lekobe's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal forces his way into half guard.
Berzebal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Berzebal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lekobe on his heels. He'll look to pass Lekobe's guard now, I'm sure.
Berzebal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berzebal tries to stand but Lekobe is controlling from the bottom.
Berzebal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berzebal is working Lekobe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lekobe is breathing heavily.#T1#
Berzebal wants to stand but Lekobe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lekobe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Berzebal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berzebal lands in his opponent's guard.
Lekobe has a closed guard, preventing Berzebal from standing up.
Berzebal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Further stalling from Berzebal.
Lekobe can't keep his opponent in guard - Berzebal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berzebal trying to control the pace. #T3#
Berzebal drops an elbow to the side of Lekobe's head.
Berzebal controlling the action here.
Berzebal seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Berzebal dives in and scores a takedown into Lekobe's guard.
Lekobe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Berzebal manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Berzebal content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Berzebal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lekobe can do to turn this around?
Lekobe has hold of Berzebal's hands but Berzebal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Makana Berzebal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berzebal with shots to the head and body - Lekobe looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Berzebal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lekobe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berzebal controlling the position from side mount.
Berzebal tries to stand but Lekobe is controlling his head. #SUB#
Berzebal has hold of Lekobe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lekobe seems comfortable defending it but Berzebal has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lekobe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lekobe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Berzebal couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Makana Berzebal! |
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Event:
CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Berzebal. No joy for Lekobe on that attempt.
Berzebal throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Berzebal gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Berzebal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Berzebal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lekobe to the mat! Lekobe manages to get full guard.
Lekobe looks winded!
Berzebal 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.
Lekobe has control of Berzebal's left arm, preventing Berzebal from doing any damage.
Berzebal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal stopping the sweep attempt from Lekobe.#T1#
Berzebal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berzebal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berzebal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lekobe is keeping the position for now.
Berzebal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Berzebal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lekobe's guard.
Berzebal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berzebal tries to stand but Lekobe is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Berzebal content to stall in guard here.
Berzebal postures up.
Berzebal distracts Lekobe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berzebal wants to stand but Lekobe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Berzebal wants to stand and escape but instead Lekobe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Berzebal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lekobe is controlling him.
Berzebal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lekobe wants to control from the top but Berzebal keeps moving.
Berzebal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berzebal has Lekobe pulled in close to control his posture.
Lekobe preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lekobe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berzebal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Berzebal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berzebal showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Lekobe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berzebal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Berzebal seems to be working for a kimura but Lekobe defends the submission attempt.
It looks like Berzebal is going to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Berzebal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lekobe working a defensive guard here.
Makana Berzebal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lekobe keeping moving, preventing Berzebal from controlling successfully.
Berzebal wants to pass the guard but Lekobe is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lekobe wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it.
Lekobe is breathing heavily.
Berzebal scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Berzebal controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lekobe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berzebal defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Berzebal gets the takedown into side control.
Berzebal working the head and body with strikes.
Berzebal tries to move to mount but Lekobe blocks the move with his legs.
Lekobe is letting Berzebal control him for a moment. #T2#
Berzebal'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.
Lekobe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Berzebal wants to stand but Lekobe has his arm trapped.
Berzebal controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Berzebal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berzebal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lekobe some visible discomfort.
Berzebal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lekobe keeps working.
Berzebal working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lekobe is letting Berzebal control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Berzebal drives through with a takedown into Lekobe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Berzebal wants to get up but he can't break Lekobe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Lekobe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berzebal working some strikes from top position.
Lekobe trying to keep a closed guard but Berzebal is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Berzebal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lekobe!
Berzebal creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Berzebal looks up at the clock and then as Lekobe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Berzebal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Berzebal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lekobe is trying to escape the position but Berzebal is controlling the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Lekobe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lekobe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Berzebal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lekobe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berzebal's guard! Nice work there by Lekobe! #SUB2#
Lekobe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berzebal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lekobe has Berzebal in his guard.#REVR#
Lekobe wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it.
Berzebal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Berzebal looking to pass the guard.
Berzebal wants to stand and escape but instead Lekobe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Berzebal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berzebal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lekobe can do to turn this around?
Berzebal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lekobe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Berzebal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Lekobe keeping full guard, as Berzebal tries to pass.
Berzebal content to stall in guard here.
Further stalling from Berzebal.
Berzebal cracks Lekobe with a solid left hand.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berzebal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Berzebal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lekobe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lekobe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kagiso Lekobe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makana Berzebal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzebal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makana Berzebal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berzebal 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makana Berzebal! |
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Event:
CFC 509
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenard is defended easily by Lekobe.
Lekobe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lekobe shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenard tries to sprawl out of it but Lekobe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lekobe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenard as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Kenard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kenard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lekobe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenard.
Kenard is trying to control the action in half guard but Lekobe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Kenard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kenard looking to finish Lekobe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lekobe!#SUB2#
Kenard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kenard is working for a guillotine from mount but Lekobe frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Kenard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lekobe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lekobe and Kenard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Lekobe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kenard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Kenard tries for a kimura but Lekobe is defending well. #SUB2#
Kenard tries for a kimura but Lekobe is defending well. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenard working the ground and pound.
Lekobe pushes Kenard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kenard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Kenard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lekobe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lekobe pushes Kenard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kenard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kenard is looking to take a break and control but Lekobe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lekobe is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kenard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lekobe, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kenard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kenard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lekobe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kenard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kenard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lekobe but Lekobe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenard fails with the takedown.#TD#
Lekobe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lekobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lekobe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kenard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lekobe has managed to get both his arms back between Kenard's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenard looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenard, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kenard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenard striking off his back but it's not causing Lekobe any problems.
Lekobe wants to control from the top but Kenard keeps moving.
Kenard is trying to control the position but Lekobe postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kenard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lekobe as he avoids it easily.
Kagiso Lekobe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Kenard.
Kenard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lekobe shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenard tries to sprawl out of it but Lekobe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kenard misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Kenard shoots in and bounces Lekobe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lekobe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kenard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lekobe's head.
Kenard is pushing down on Lekobe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lekobe is fighting to maintain full guard but Kenard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lekobe wants to control but Kenard is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kenard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lekobe defends it well. #T3#
Lekobe tries to roll over but Kenard keeps him under control.
Kenard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lekobe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kenard thows a huge punch but Lekobe dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenard working Lekobe over with strikes. #SUB2#
Kenard is looking for a kimura here.
Kenard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lekobe trying to control but Kenard postures up.
Kenard trying to control the action but Lekobe is working from the bottom.
Kenard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kagiso Lekobe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenard shoots for a takedown but Lekobe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Kenard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lekobe to the ground. Kenard is now in Lekobe's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kenard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Kenard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lekobe pinned against the cage. Lekobe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lekobe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Kenard closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kenard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lekobe.
Kenard shoots in for a takedown but Lekobe shows good takedown defense.
Lekobe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kenard sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lekobe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lekobe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Kenard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lekobe is retaining full guard.
Kenard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kenard with a nice head shot there.
Lekobe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lekobe keeping moving, preventing Kenard from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kenard wants to pass the guard but Lekobe is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Lekobe gets caught flat footed, as Kenard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lekobe looking to control.
Johnny Kenard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lekobe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenard postures up.
Kenard with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Kenard wants to stand but Lekobe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kenard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lekobe is keeping the position for now.
Lekobe pulls Kenard in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnny Kenard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenard just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Kenard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lekobe to the mat! Lekobe manages to get full guard.
Kenard won't allow Lekobe to get back to his feet.
Kenard passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Lekobe is looking for a sweep.
Kenard slows the pace down.
Lekobe is trying to control Kenard's posture but Kenard avoids it. #SU2#
Kenard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lekobe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lekobe fails to land the takedown.
Kagiso Lekobe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Kenard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Kenard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenard 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Kenard!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Kenard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 507
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Lekobe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamasaki sprawls well. Yamasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lekobe gets slowly back to his feet.
Lekobe darts in trying to clinch
letting Yamasaki counter with a right hand. #TD#
Lekobe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yamasaki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lekobe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lekobe wants a takedown but no success here.
Yamasaki is trying to force a seperation but Lekobe has the dominant position.
Lekobe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamasaki's efforts to push away.#BC#
Lekobe breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Yamasaki dips to his left and cracks Lekobe with an uppercut!#ROC2#Lekobe is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kagiso Lekobe has been cut.#CL#
Lekobe rushes Yamasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Lekobe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamasaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Lekobe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lekobe seems to have got his legs back now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lekobe.
Yamasaki can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Lekobe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Yamasaki. No joy for Lekobe on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kagiso Lekobe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lekobe is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Yamasaki lands a big right hand that sends Lekobe crashing to the mat! Yamasaki stays standing though and waves Lekobe back to his feet!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lekobe looks to clinch
and Yamasaki counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Yamasaki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Lekobe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lekobe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lekobe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lekobe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johns.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lekobe trying to control from half guard but Johns is working away.
Lekobe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johns!
Johns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lekobe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns is working to get back to half guard.
Lekobe breaks from Johns's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Lekobe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lekobe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lekobe is stalling here but it's allowed Johns to get half guard.
Lekobe wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
Johns tries to get to full guard but Lekobe has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lekobe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
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.#SUB#
Johns is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lekobe has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lekobe pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Johns is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lekobe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kagiso Lekobe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Gunner misses.
Lekobe throws a counter combo.
Lekobe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunner's hands.
Gunner tries to clinch up.
Gunner with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Lekobe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lekobe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunner'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.
Gunner goes for a takedown attempt but Lekobe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gunner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lekobe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lekobe closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Gunner pulls guard successfully.
Lekobe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Gunner working a defensive guard but Lekobe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gunner can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunner on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lekobe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Gunner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Gunner tries to buck Lekobe off but Lekobe is having none of it.
Gunner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lekobe with a couple of short strikes.
Lekobe controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Lekobe 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.#T3#
Lekobe is landing with some decent strikes but Gunner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lekobe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gunner is looking to get to half guard.
Gunner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lekobe on the ground.
Lekobe avoids the attempt from Gunner to control.
Lekobe controlling from the full mount.
Gunner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Gunner is rocked!#T4#
Lekobe lands a big shot to the head and Gunner winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kagiso Lekobe! |
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