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Event:
RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lahey throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Al Dariush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Lahey misses.
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahey scores with a jab to the body.
Lahey throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Al Dariush counters with a crisp one two that drops Lahey! Al Dariush thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lahey to his feet! Lahey is in big trouble!#ROC#Lahey is rocked!
Al Dariush drops Lahey with a straight right hand, right on the button! Al Dariush follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Edgars Al Dariush thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lahey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cifaretto swings for the body but Lahey moves out of range.
Lahey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lahey!
Cifaretto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lahey.
We've been told by Cifaretto's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lahey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Cifaretto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lahey doesn't seem phased though.
Cifaretto needs to keep his hands up - Lahey had a free shot at his head there.
Lahey plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Cifaretto to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Cifaretto just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
An out of breath Jim Lahey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RSE 48: Vengeance
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Lahey connects with the punch.
Lahey stuffs the takedown attempt from Levesque. Levesque gets slowly back to his feet.
Lahey dips to his left and cracks Levesque with an uppercut!
Levesque has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot by Lahey.
Levesque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lahey wobbles Levesque with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lahey dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Levesque to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
Jim Lahey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Lahey misses with a double jab
and Reddick counters with a good low kick that Lahey was not able to check.
Reddick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reddick lands with a hook. Lahey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lahey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reddick.
Lahey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reddick eats them both and turns towards Lahey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Calico Reddick has been cut.
The fighters circling - Lahey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lahey walks into a stiff left hand from Reddick.
Lahey just misses with a punch to the body.
Lahey takes a swing at Reddick's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Reddick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lahey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Reddick.
Lahey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lahey lands the left hand.#KD2#
Reddick feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lahey sprawling to the canvas! Lahey rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reddick finish him?!
#ROC2#Lahey is rocked!
Lahey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Reddick thumps Lahey with a low kick.
Lahey blocks a head kick by Reddick.
Lahey misses with a double jab.
Lahey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reddick moves away.
Lahey lands a hook that stumbles Reddick back into the cage. Lahey follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Reddick to the canvas! Lahey pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Reddick has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jim Lahey!
After winning the bout, Jim Lahey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE 35: Dawn No More Rises
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmes. #CL#
Holmes clinches with his opponent.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lahey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Jim Lahey has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lahey.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes.
Holmes scores with a shoulder strike.
Lahey managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
Lahey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lahey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lahey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lahey wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it.
#T1#
Lahey taking a breather.
Holmes lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lahey blocks it with crossed arms.
Lahey can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahey's face.
Lahey misses with some punches.
Holmes scores with a shot to the side of Lahey's head.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body.
Holmes tries a body shot but Lahey blocks it.
Holmes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lahey misses with a punch to the body.
Lahey blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes digs a right hand into Lahey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lahey's gas tank. #T2#
Holmes tries to work over Lahey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Lahey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Lahey misses with some punches.
Holmes scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD#
Holmes drops Lahey with a big knee straight up the middle! Lahey is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Lahey is rocked!
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Lahey is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Lahey looks winded!#CL#
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmes digs a right hand into Lahey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lahey's gas tank.
Lahey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holmes lands a left hand.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes jerks Lahey's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Lahey drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Holmes goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Holmes because Lahey was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Michael Holmes!
Michael Holmes retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Michael Holmes, 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:
RSE 22: Bonegrinder
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Lahey lands a body shot.
Spartan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lahey's waist but Lahey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spartan off to one side.
Lahey misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Lahey.
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lahey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lahey misses with the combination.
Lahey tests Spartan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Spartan rushes Lahey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lahey lands a shot to the body.
Lahey tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Lahey back against the cage.
Spartan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lahey is defending well.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lahey as Spartan tries to tie him up. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Lahey.
Lahey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spartans head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lahey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lahey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lahey can't find room to land a body shot as Spartan controls the action.
Lahey struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
#BC#
Spartan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahey lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Lahey sizes up Spartan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Lahey, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey fails to land with a series of punches.
Spartan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lahey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spartan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
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!
A head kick misses from Spartan.
Lahey misses with a wild combination.
Lahey misses with a double jab.
Spartan throws a quick counter head kick but Lahey was just out of range.
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahey misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lahey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lahey feints a jab promting Spartan to slip. Lahey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spartan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lahey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lahey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spartan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spartan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lahey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spartan backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Spartan shoots for a takedown but Lahey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lahey lands with a nice combination. Spartan backs away looking to recover.
Lahey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lahey wants it to stay on the feet.#KD2#
Lahey drops Spartan with a beautiful combination! Spartan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lahey is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Spartan is rocked!
Jim Lahey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lahey throws a nice looking combination but Spartan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey lands a big right hook! Spartan looks hurt but is still standing! Lahey lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Spartan falls down and Lahey dives in with a huge hammer fist! Spartan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Lahey runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
A relieved looking Jim Lahey 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:
RSE 16: Tyrants
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Sandcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lahey.
Sandcastle throws out a counter right but Lahey avoids it with no problem.
Lahey throws a body punch but Sandcastle moves out of range.
Lahey moves out of range of the leg kick from Sandcastle.
Sandcastle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lahey is out of range.
Lahey slips under a jab.
Lahey lands with a shot to the body.
Lahey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lahey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lahey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Lahey cracks Sandcastle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sandcastle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lahey finish him?
#ROC#Sandcastle is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OH! Sandcastle has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Lahey smells blood and charges in for the finish! Lahey unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Sandcastle sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Lahey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 12: Serpent Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Lahey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lahey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lahey.
Lahey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lahey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Lahey. Those never looked like landing.
Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Lahey cracks Glass with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lahey has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Glass to stand back up!#ROC#Glass is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey scores with a body shot.
Glass is still on wobbly legs! Can Lahey finish him?
Lahey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lahey lands a slapping body shot.
Glass looks winded!
Glass is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Lahey doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Glass crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Glass's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Lahey!
An out of breath Jim Lahey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RSE 10: Drenched In Blood
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Lahey moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Azhur! Lahey continues to tee off on Azhur, landing with a left and a right! Lahey connects with a right hand that leaves Azhur sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Lahey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
Our winner, Jim Lahey, 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:
RSE : Just Some Fights 3
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Sabel shoots in and drives through. Lahey sprawls well.
Sabel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Sabel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lahey was covering up waiting for the punch and Sabel finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Lahey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sabel defends it easily.
Lahey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sabel on the ground.
Lahey keeping moving, preventing Sabel from controlling successfully.
Sabel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lahey's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel cracks Lahey with a solid left hand.
Sabel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lahey's head.#T1#
Lahey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lahey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sabel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sabel with a nice head shot there.
Lahey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sabel controls the pace.
Lahey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sabel cracks Lahey with a solid left hand.
Sabel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lahey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lahey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sabel 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sabel lands a couple of digs.
Sabel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lahey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sabel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sabel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jim Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loke Sabel.
Lahey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sabel tries for a takedown but Lahey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lahey stuns Sabel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lahey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lahey throws a body shot but no joy.
Lahey throws a series of strikes that have Sabel backpedaling.
Lahey misses with a wild body shot.
Sabel fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Sabel walks into a jab.
Sabel shoots for a takedown but Lahey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lahey rushes Sabel and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sabel is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lahey piles on the pressure and Sabel crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lahey!
An out of breath Jim Lahey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RSE 1: From Ruin We Rise
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Lahey misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lahey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaya scores with a nice right hand.
Lahey lands with a cross.
Lahey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lahey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jaya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lahey looks to land a left hand but Jaya moved out of range nicely.
Jaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lahey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lahey throws a right hand that Jaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaya also avoids with ease.
Jaya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lahey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lahey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaya manages to avoid it.
Lahey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Lahey throws a body punch but Jaya moves out of range.
Lahey swinging wildly here.
No luck for Jaya with that takedown attempt.
Lahey thuds a left hand into Jaya's body.
Lahey throws a nice looking combination but Jaya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Lahey is just out of range.
Jaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lahey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaya cracks Lahey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lahey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Lahey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lahey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Jaya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lahey.
Lahey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaya on the side of the head.
Lahey misses with a body punch
and Jaya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lahey thinking.
Jaya shoots in and drives through. Lahey sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lahey swivels and escapes.
Lahey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lahey scores with a three punch combo!
Jaya throws a nice looking combination but Lahey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaya lands the left hand.
Jaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lahey is fending him off so far but Jaya persists. Nope, Lahey circles away and we're back to standing.
Lahey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaya counters with a left to the body.
Jaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lahey throws out the jab. #T3#
Jaya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lahey.
Sloppy strikes from Lahey. Those never looked like landing.
Jaya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lahey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaya misses the target.
Lahey tries to bum rush Jaya with a series of wild strikes but Jaya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaya tries to move into range but Lahey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lahey throws a series of punches but Jaya moves out of range.
Lahey looks winded!
Jaya blocks a jab.
A combination from Lahey does no damage.
Lahey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lahey looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaya is just out of range.
Jaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Jaya catches Lahey right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Lahey misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Lahey. Those never looked like landing.
Jim Lahey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lahey misses with a wild body shot.
Jaya is looking to counter the offense by Lahey and move into the clinch.#CL#
Jaya takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaya blocking some punches.
Jaya working aggressively here.
Jaya has Lahey pressed against the cage, preventing Lahey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lahey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaya tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Lahey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lahey dominated that round.
That's time! Jaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jaya thuds a left hand into Lahey's body.
Lahey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaya manages to avoid it.
Jaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lahey throws a right hand that Jaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaya also avoids with ease.
Lahey misses with a hook.
Lahey takes a swing at Jaya's ribcage but misses.
Jaya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lahey checks a leg kick.
Jaya dives in and grabs Lahey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lahey pushes down on Jaya's head and hops out.
Jaya slips a jab and a cross from Lahey.
Jim Lahey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaya tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jaya displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jaya slips under a jab from Lahey.
Lahey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaya shoots in for a takedown but Lahey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Jaya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lahey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaya moves in looking to clinch but Lahey pushes him off.
Jaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaya misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Lahey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lahey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaya counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaya misses with a takedown attempt - Lahey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya scores with a hook.
Lahey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
A big left from Lahey misses.
Jaya tries to move into range but Lahey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lahey connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaya avoids the body shot from Lahey.
Jaya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jaya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lahey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lahey works Jaya's body with a nice hook.
Lahey is breathing heavily.
Lahey jabs at Jaya's body.
Lahey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lahey dodges the punch combination from Jaya.
Lahey takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Lahey lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaya shoots in for a takedown but Lahey shows good takedown defense.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lahey!
Jaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lahey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jaya defends it well.
Jaya tries to move into range but Lahey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lahey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lahey misses with a double jab.
Jaya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lahey jabs at Jaya's body.
Lahey swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Jaya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaya stands up over Lahey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaya passes Lahey's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Well, if Jaya 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.
Jaya wants to pass to mount but Lahey is defending the position. #SUB#
Jaya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lahey sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaya prevents Lahey from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lahey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lahey ducks right into an uppercut from Jaya.
Lahey throws a right hand that Jaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaya also avoids with ease.
Lahey lands a jab to the head.
Lahey drops his hands momentarily and Jaya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaya darts in looking for a takedown but Lahey gets double underhooks and turns Jaya into the cage.
Jaya is trying to pull guard but Lahey has him pressed against the cage.
Lahey is stalling here.
#TD#
Jaya has clasped his hands together around Lahey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lahey tries to buck Jaya off but Jaya is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaya slows the pace down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lahey can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Lahey is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jaya is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lahey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jaya content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Jaya with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jaya controlling from mount.
Lahey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jaya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Jaya quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Jaya but it's paid off an Lahey is forced to tap! Nice work by Jaya.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danu Jaya! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Lahey forces Beef back against the cage and clinches.
Beef jumps guard but Lahey stands there with Beef around his waist. Beef gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lahey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beef backwards.
Lahey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beef stalling in the clinch but Lahey improves position. #KD2#
Lahey drops Beef onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Beef is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Beef is rocked!
Beef tries to pull guard but Lahey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oh Beef is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Lahey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lahey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beef circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Lahey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lahey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Lahey breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lahey clinches. #BC2#
Lahey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lahey pushes Beef up against the cage in a clinch.
Beef jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lahey walks away with a smile on his face. Beef gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Beef. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lahey drives through and clinches with Beef against the cage.
Lahey lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Beef to his knees! Lahey keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lahey!
Jim Lahey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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