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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Chi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lerner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chi misses with a wild body shot.
Lerner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lerner tries to clinch up but Chi circles away and keeps his distance.
Chi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lerner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chi - the referee stops the clock and Lerner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chi. Lerner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lerner with a hook.
Good shot there by Chi.
Lerner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chi.
Lerner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lerner avoids the head kick by Chi.
Chi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lerners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lerner ducks under a wild hook from Chi.
Chi lands a head kick!
#ROC2#Lerner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chi connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Lerner! He's out on his feet! Chi rushes in and drops Lerner with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shang Chi!
The defeated Max Lerner had this to say: 'Im sorry to all my fans, it didnt go my way today and there are no excuses for that I just wasnt good enough. Also sorry to all those who bet on me, send me your paypal and ill transfer compennsation fees. Im very dissapointed by im going back to the drawing board and will 100% be back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
A cross from Lerner lands.
Lerner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lerner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kekoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kekoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lerner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lerner misses with an uppercut. Kekoa saw that one coming.
Lerner misses with an uppercut. Kekoa saw that one coming.
Kekoa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lerner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lerner with a nice cross.
A solid body kick from Lerner.
Lerner scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lerner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lerner slips a jab from Kekoa.
Lerner digs a good hook to Kekoa's body.
Kekoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lerner.
It looked like Kekoa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kekoa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kekoa misses the body punch
and Lerner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kekoa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lerner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Max Lerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lerner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Lerner blocks a jab.#T1#
Lerner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kekoa misses with a hook. Lerner ducked under it nicely.
Kekoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lerner.
Lerner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kekoa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kekoa misses with a wild body shot.
Kekoa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Kekoa does no damage.
Lerner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kekoa throws a big shot that misses.
Kekoa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kekoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lerner.
Lerner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kekoa throws a poor cross that misses
and Lerner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kekoa misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Lerner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kekoa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekoa slips under a jab.
Lerner scores with a jab.
Kekoa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lerner's head.
Kekoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekoa.#T2#
Kekoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lerner defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
Lerner punishes Kekoa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kekoa throws a body punch but Lerner moves out of range.
Lerner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kekoa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lerner throws a body kick that misses.
Kekoa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lerner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kekoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lerner.
Kekoa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kekoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lerner misses the shot to the body.
Lerner looks winded!
Lerner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lerner tries to close the distance and clinch but Kekoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lerner throws out a loose jab but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kekoa throws a big counter combination but Lerner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lerner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kekoa's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Lerner.
Kekoa is looking to counter punch.
Kekoa misses with a hook. Lerner ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Lerner slips under a jab from Kekoa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lerner! But no joy.
Kekoa misses with a left hand
and Lerner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but Lerner slips the punch.
Kekoa throws out a loose jab but Lerner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lerner misses with a straight left.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut. Lerner saw that one coming.
Kekoa throws a right hand that Lerner ducks under and follows up with a left that Lerner also avoids with ease.
Lerner throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kekoa misses the target.
Kekoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lerner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kekoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekoa.
Lerner moves out of range of the strikes.
Lerner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut. Lerner saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lerner.
Lerner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kekoa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lerner misses with a straight right.
Lerner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kekoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lerner moves away.
Kekoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lerner.
Kekoa circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Kekoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kekoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lerner.
Kekoa throws a big shot that misses.
Kekoa looks to land a left hand but Lerner moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Lerner.
Lerner misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kekoa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kekoa misses with a series of wild punches.
Kekoa takes a swing at Lerner's ribcage but misses.
Lerner tries to clinch there but Kekoa circles away.
Lerner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kekoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lerner manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekoa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lerner misses with a hook. Kekoa ducked under it nicely.
Lerner ducks under a wild hook from Kekoa.
Lerner moves away from the strike by Kekoa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lerner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lerner misses with a looping left.
Kekoa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lerner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lerner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lerner blocks a jab.
Lerner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kekoa circles away quickly and effectively.
Lerner jabs Kekoa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lerner defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Kekoa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lerner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lerner cracks Kekoa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lerner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kekoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lerner manages to avoid it.
Lerner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Kekoa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekoa ducks under a wild hook from Lerner.
Kekoa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lerner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kekoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lerner throws out a loose jab but Kekoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lerner is breathing heavily.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but Lerner slips the punch.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut. Lerner saw that one coming.
Lerner staying out of range there.#T1#
Kekoa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lerner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kekoa.
Lerner throws a jab when Kekoa was well out of range.
Lerner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lerner avoids the body shot from Kekoa.
Lerner throws a right and a left that Kekoa avoids nicely.
Kekoa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lerner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kekoa.
Kekoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lerner.
Jab, jab by Lerner - just one landing.
Kekoa connects with a jab.
Kekoa misses with a double jab.
Kekoa looks to throw the jab but Lerner is out of range.
Kekoa looks to land a right hand but Lerner moved out of range.
Kekoa looks to throw the jab but Lerner is out of range.
It seemed like Lerner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lerner misses with an uppercut. Kekoa saw that one coming.
Kekoa misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Kekoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kekoa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekoa blocks a jab.
Lerner is looking to land body kicks.
Lerner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lerner looks to land a body kick but Kekoa moved away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lerner thuds his right hand into Kekoa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lerner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lerner throws a hook to the side of Kekoa's head but Kekoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kekoa looks to throw the jab but Lerner is out of range.
Kekoa throws a nice looking combination but Lerner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lerner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lerner moves out of range as Kekoa strikes.
A lazy left from Lerner finds it's target.
Kekoa misses with a straight right.
Lerner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kekoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lerner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kekoa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kekoa misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kekoa looks to land a combination but Lerner avoids it well.
Kekoa misses with a two punch combination.
Lerner staying out of range there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kekoa misses with some punches.
Kekoa just leaning against Lerner, taking a breather.
Kekoa stalling in the clinch.
Kekoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lerner controls his hands.
#BC#
Kekoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Lerner does no damage.
Kekoa is looking to counter punch.
Lerner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kekoa.
Kekoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lerner manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lerner blocks a jab.
Lerner lands a glancing blow to the side of Kekoa's head.
Kekoa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kekoa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lerner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lerner! But no joy.
Kekoa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lerner counters with a nice uppercut.
Lerner moves out of range of the strikes.
Kekoa connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lerner throws a jab when Kekoa was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Kekoa - just one landing.
A jab from Lerner does it's job there.
Lerner misses with a hook.
Kekoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kekoa throws a big shot that misses.
Lerner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kekoa misses with a looping left.
Kekoa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lerner ducks under a wild hook from Kekoa.
Lerner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Max Lerner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kekoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dayne Kekoa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lerner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lerner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lerner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kekoa.
A jab lands there for Kekoa.
Lerner lands with a straight right. Kekoa didn't see that one coming.
Kekoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lerner is just out of range.
Lerner wants to clinch.
Lerner throws a head kick that misses.
Kekoa defending well as Lerner loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Kekoa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lerner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lerner lunges at Kekoa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kekoa's hand.
Lerner works the jab nicely.
Kekoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lerner throws a fast counter high kick but Kekoa manages to duck under it in time.
Kekoa takes a swing at Lerner's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Kekoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lerner avoids the body shot from Kekoa.
Lerner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kekoa throws out the jab.
Lerner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kekoa misses with a hook.
Kekoa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lerner lands an overhand right.
Lerner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lerner misses with a kick to the body.
Lerner moves out of range as Kekoa strikes.
Jab by Lerner.#ROC2#Kekoa is rocked!
Kekoa misses with an uppercut.
Oh Kekoa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kekoa throws a shot from downtown. Lerner moves away and avoids it.
Kekoa looks to land a right hand but Lerner moved out of range.
Kekoa seems to have got his legs back now.
Lerner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kekoa.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekoa misses the target.
Lerner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lerner ducks right into an uppercut from Kekoa. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lerner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kekoa throws out a loose jab but Lerner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lerner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kekoa misses the jab.
Lerner jabs at Kekoa's body.
Lerner defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Lerner there.
The crowd cheers as Lerner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kekoa doesn't seem phased though.
Lerner scores with a nice right hand.
Kekoa throws a shot from downtown. Lerner moves away and avoids it.
Kekoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lerner ducks under a wild hook from Kekoa.
Kekoa missing with a left hand there. Lerner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lerner catches Kekoa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kekoa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lerner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kekoa's head. #T3#
Kekoa misses the jab.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but Lerner slips the punch.
Lerner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kekoa.
Lerner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lerner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lerner dips to his left and cracks Kekoa with an uppercut!
Lerner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Kekoa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lerner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lerner slips under a jab.
Lerner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lerner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kekoa misses with a wild body shot.
Lerner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Kekoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Kekoa throws a body punch but Lerner moves out of range.
Kekoa misses the jab.
Kekoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lerner.
Lerner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kekoa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lerner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kekoa's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kekoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Lerner.
Lerner is looking to clinch but Kekoa is avoiding it.
Lerner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kekoa.
Kekoa looks to land a left hand but Lerner moved out of range nicely.
Kekoa misses with a straight left.
Lerner punishes Kekoa's body with a nice straight punch.
Lerner thows a body kick. Kekoa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kekoa misses with a body shot.
Kekoa slips a jab from Lerner.
Kekoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lerner moves away.
Lerner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lerner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Lerner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lerner 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Lerner!
Max Lerner took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I also want to thank everybody who helped me get here, my family, my sponsors and all my fans. I keep telling you guys Im the best and you keep doubting me as I prove you all wrong time and time again. Finally I want to quote one of the greatest of all time, "Im not just here to take part, Im here t'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Knight does it's job there.
Lerner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Knight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lerner sprawling to the canvas! Lerner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knight finish him?!
#ROC#Lerner is rocked!
Knight lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Knight!
In defeat, Max Lerner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im sorry to all my fans, it didnt go my way today and there are no excuses for that I just wasnt good enough. Also sorry to all those who bet on me, send me your paypal and ill transfer compennsation fees. Im very dissapointed by im going back to the drawing board and will 100% be back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Lerner misses with a head kick.
Lerner looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lerner misses with a hook.
Hamhog scores with a hook to the body. Lerner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lerner drops his hands momentarily and Hamhog takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Lerner.
Max Lerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Hamhog feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lerner sprawling to the canvas! Lerner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hamhog finish him?!
#ROC2#Lerner is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamhog fakes the body blow, causing Lerner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lerner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bronson Hamhog!
In defeat, Max Lerner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im sorry to all my fans, it didnt go my way today and there are no excuses for that I just wasnt good enough. Also sorry to all those who bet on me, send me your paypal and ill transfer compennsation fees. Im very dissapointed by im going back to the drawing board and will 100% be back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Lerner throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Ebanko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lerner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ebanko.
Ebanko controlling the action here.
Lerner is trying to stand back up but Ebanko is controlling him
Well, if Ebanko 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.
Lerner has hold of Ebanko's hands but Ebanko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lerner looking for subs from the bottom but Ebanko mounts him!
Ebanko with shots to the head and body - Lerner looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
Ebanko controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lerner is squirming around, avoiding Ebanko's attempts to control the action.
Ebanko throwing strikes here but Lerner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ebanko controlling the pace for now. #SU2#
Ebanko is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lerner lands a head kick. Ebanko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch combination from Lerner misses.
Ebanko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lerner was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebanko.
Lerner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ebanko under the eye.
Ebanko shoots for a takedown but Lerner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lerner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebanko slips under a jab.
Lerner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lerner lands with an uppercut that bounces Ebanko off the cage and back into range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ebanko.
Lerner is breathing heavily.
Ebanko ducks under a wild hook from Lerner.#T3##TD2#
Ebanko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lerner!
Lerner wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Lerner's face as Ebanko controls the position.
Lerner is not content to let Ebanko control the position.
Ebanko happy to just control the position for now. #T4##SU2#
Ebanko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lerner to his feet.
Ebanko avoids the head kick by Lerner.
Max Lerner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lerner misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Ebanko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lerner's half guard.
Ebanko stalling. #SUB#
Lerner actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pavlo Ebanko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lerner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ebanko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ebanko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lerner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lerner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lerner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebanko.
A counter left hand to the body from Lerner misses its target.
Ebanko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lerner as he jumps to the side.
Lerner scores with a nice body kick.
Lerner misses with a head kick.
Ebanko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lerner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebanko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ebanko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ebanko cracks Lerner with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Lerner
and Ebanko counters with a good low kick that Lerner was not able to check.
Max Lerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebanko is breathing heavily.
Lerner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ebanko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Lerner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lerner tries to land a front kick but Ebanko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Max Lerner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lerner throws a nice looking combination but Ebanko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ebanko circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Ebanko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ebanko prevents Lerner from escaping the position.
Lerner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lerner is staying active underneath Ebanko, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lerner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Lerner is looking to control Ebanko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lerner avoid being mounted?
Lerner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ebanko trying to mount his opponent but Lerner defends it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lerner tries to get to full guard but Ebanko has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lerner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ebanko tries to keep at a distance but Lerner has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Ebanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Lerner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ebanko eats them both and turns towards Lerner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lerner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lerner misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Ebanko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ebanko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lerner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ebanko is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Ebanko stands up from Lerner's guard - Ebanko perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Lerner. That's going to slow Ebanko down.
Lerner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lerner lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Lerner.
Lerner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ebanko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick from Lerner lands but Ebanko takes it in his stride.
Lerner wants to clinch up but Ebanko keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Ebanko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lerner on his heels. He'll look to pass Lerner's guard now, I'm sure.
Ebanko passes Lerner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lerner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lerner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ebanko avoids the head kick by Lerner.
#CL2#
Ebanko gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ebanko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lerner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lerner misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Ebanko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Ebanko 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.
Ebanko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebanko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lerner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ebanko stops Lerner from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Ebanko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lerner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ebanko working the head and body with strikes.
Lerner wants to get back to his feet.
Ebanko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Ebanko decides to return to a standing position.
Ebanko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lerner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ebanko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lerner connects with the punch.
Lerner misses with a looping right.
Lerner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lerner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD2#
Ebanko shoots in and bounces Lerner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lerner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ebanko manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVR#
Ebanko is looking to advance position but Lerner won't allow it.
Ebanko stalling away here and it's allowed Lerner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ebanko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lerner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ebanko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lerner's head.
Lerner keeping moving, preventing Ebanko from controlling successfully.
Pavlo Ebanko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ebanko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lerner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebanko prevents Lerner from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavlo Ebanko.
I think Ebanko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavlo Ebanko!
In defeat, Max Lerner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im sorry to all my fans, it didnt go my way today and there are no excuses for that I just wasnt good enough. Also sorry to all those who bet on me, send me your paypal and ill transfer compennsation fees. Im very dissapointed by im going back to the drawing board and will 100% be back stronger'. |
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