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Event:
UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Lexington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lexington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lexington throws a hook but Abraham Joseph blocks it.
Lexington misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Lexington lands a left and a right that send Abraham Joseph crashing to the mat, dazed. Lexington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Sheyaa Abraham Joseph has been cut.
Lexington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abraham Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Lexington.
Abraham Joseph swinging wildly here.
Lexington lands a nice shot that snaps Abraham Joseph's head back.
#ROC2#Abraham Joseph is rocked!
Abraham Joseph lands with a hook. Lexington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lexington missing with a left hand there. Abraham Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abraham Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lexington.
Abraham Joseph misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Lexington swings for the body but Abraham Joseph moves out of range.
Abraham Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
Lexington misses with a combination
letting Abraham Joseph counter with a right hand.
Lexington throws a hook but Abraham Joseph blocks it.
Abraham Joseph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darren Lexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lexington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abraham Joseph takes one on the button.
Oh Abraham Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lexington.
A head kick misses from Lexington.
Lexington lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Abraham Joseph up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Lexington from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Abraham Joseph's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lexington!
A victorious Darren Lexington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 32
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lexington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Lexington.#CL#
Andersson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Andersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lexington tests Andersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Montrese Andersson has been cut.
Andersson cracks Lexington with an open hand slap.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Lexington throws out a powerful jab.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Lexington keeps it at a distance.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lexington feints and then cracks Andersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andersson down.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lexington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lexington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Andersson.
Andersson cracks Lexington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lexington thows a leg kick but Andersson checks it
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson jabs Lexington to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1##CL#
Andersson pushes Lexington up against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson letting Lexington take a breather here.
Andersson lands with a short shot to the head.
Andersson misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson lands an elbow inside.
Andersson tries a body shot but Lexington blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Andersson.
Lexington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andersson keeps control of Lexington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Lexington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Lexington misses.
A punch combination from Lexington misses.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Lexington misses the target. #CL#
Andersson has managed to clinch.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Lexington. #T2#
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Lexington.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Lexington. #BC2#
Lexington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lexington cracks Andersson with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lexington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Lexington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andersson under the eye.
Andersson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#Andersson is rocked!
Andersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lexington.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lexington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
Lexington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Lexington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersson misses with a double jab.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lexington.
Nice defenses there by Lexington.
Andersson misses with an uppercut. Lexington saw that one coming.
Lexington moves out of range as Andersson throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Lexington.#T3#
Lexington scores with a nice right hand.
Lexington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andersson's head backwards.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Lexington.
Lexington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Lexington moves out of range.
Andersson lands a head shot.
Andersson misses with a wild combination.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lexington misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson tries to bum rush Lexington with a series of wild strikes but Lexington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lexington throws a front kick aimed at Andersson's knee but Andersson avoids it well.
Andersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lexington thows a leg kick but Andersson checks it
and Andersson counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson with a hook.
Lexington scores with a nice head shot.
Andersson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andersson scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Lexington is rocked!
Darren Lexington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lexington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lexington is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Lexington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lexington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lexington seems to have recovered his senses.
Lexington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson checks a low kick from Lexington.
Lexington throws a solid leg kick but Andersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lexington.
Lexington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersson is looking for a counter combo.
Lexington misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lexington throws a right and a left that Andersson avoids nicely.
Andersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lexington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darren Lexington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Montrese Andersson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lexington.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Darren Lexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lexington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson lands a jab to the nose.
Lexington misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lexington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darren Lexington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lexington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andersson.
Andersson lands an overhand right.
Lexington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lexington throws a shot to the body.
Lexington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Lexington. Beautiful body shot.
Andersson lands with a nice body punch.
Lexington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lexington looks to land a combination but Andersson avoids it well. #T1#
Lexington misses with a right hand
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lexington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andersson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lexington's head.
Andersson lands with a nice body kick.
Lexington is breathing heavily.
Andersson throws a leg kick but Lexington sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersson wants to slow Lexington down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch lands to the side of Andersson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lexington sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Lexington defending well.
Lexington is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersson controlling the action here. #T2##SU#
Andersson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson dodges the punch combination from Lexington.
Lexington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lexington stalks Andersson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andersson's face. Andersson staggers backwards, shaken.
Lexington misses with the combination.
Lexington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Lexington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andersson stalks Lexington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lexington's face. Lexington staggers backwards, shaken.
Lexington jabs at Andersson's body.
Lexington throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Andersson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Andersson blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Andersson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Andersson manages to break the clinch.
Lexington throws out a powerful jab.
Andersson feints a jab promting Lexington to slip. Andersson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lexington slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lexington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lexington lands a jab.
Lexington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lexington lands with a cross.
Andersson lands with an overhand left.
Lexington tries to land a front kick but Andersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Lexington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson lands a jab to Lexington's midsection.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lexington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lexington stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Andersson throws a jab when Lexington was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Andersson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andersson!
Lexington misses with a series of wild punches.
Lexington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andersson throws a hook but Lexington blocks it.
Lexington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lexington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andersson throws a nice looking combination but Lexington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lexington throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Andersson blocks the leg kick.
Lexington throws a combination that misses
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
Lexington lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lexington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Andersson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lexington looking for a sweep. Not yet Lexington, not yet.
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 Montrese Andersson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Montrese Andersson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lexington throws out a leg kick but Andersson moves out of range and Lexington only half commits.
Montrese Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Lexington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Andersson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Andersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Andersson continues to stall.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Andersson controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lexington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andersson. That did some damage!#T2#
Andersson slips a jab from Lexington.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lexington - that will leave a mark!
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Andersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lexington's waist but Lexington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andersson off to one side.
Lexington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lexington tried to score with a low kick but Andersson checks it.
Andersson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lexington lands a nice shot to the body.
Andersson slips under a jab.
A big right from Andersson misses.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Lexington keeps it at a distance.
Lexington throws a hook to the side of Andersson's head but Andersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andersson tries to clinch but Lexington is having none of it.
Lexington scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Lexington throws a nice looking combination but Andersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson with a jab.
Lexington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Lexington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lexington throws a right and a left that Andersson avoids nicely.
Lexington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersson's head.
A swing and a miss from Lexington.
Lexington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anderssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andersson scores with a nice strike.
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!
Andersson lands a front kick.
Andersson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lexington if he has to take too many more of those.
Andersson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lexington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Andersson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lexington back to the cage. Andersson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lexington lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lexington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lexington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andersson to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Andersson does no damage.
It seemed like Lexington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lexington circles away.
Andersson staying out of range there.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Lexington.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lexington.
Lexington tries to land a leg kick but Andersson saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lexington checks a leg kick.
Andersson moves in looking to clinch but Lexington pushes him off.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lexington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson throws a right hand that Lexington ducks under and follows up with a left that Lexington also avoids with ease.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darren Lexington.
I think Lexington 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Montrese Andersson!
Montrese Andersson 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:
TL Fight Night 24
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Hernandes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lexington misses with a straight left.
Lexington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lexington misses with a straight right.
Lexington misses with a kick to the body.
Lexington misses with an uppercut
and Hernandes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lexington throws a lazy right hand but Hernandes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darren Lexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lexington throws a leg kick but Hernandes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hernandes swinging wildly here.
Lexington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lexington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lexington scores with a one two! Hernandes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lexington wants to slow Hernandes down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Hernandes scores with a sloppy right hand. Lexington should have avoided that one.
Lexington throws a lazy right hand but Hernandes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandes slips a jab and a cross from Lexington.
Hernandes throws a counter combo.
Lexington throws a low kick but Hernandes moves out of range easily.
Lexington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandes slips a jab and a cross from Lexington.
Hernandes misses with a kick to the body.
Hernandes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lexington misses with a series of wild punches.
Lexington has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circling - Lexington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lexington scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lexington throws out a loose jab but Hernandes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lexington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Hernandes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hernandes throws a head kick that misses
and Lexington counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Hernandes is rocked!
Hernandes bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Lexington comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Hernandes falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Hernandes was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lexington!
A relieved looking Darren Lexington 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joao Gabriel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darren Lexington!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lexington closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Lexington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gabriel regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabriel (0) vs (2) Lexington
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet. #SUB#
Gabriel has his foot on Lexington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lexington works his way back into a safe position though.
Lexington trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lexington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gabriel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lexington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lexington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gabriel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lexington trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lexington sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gabriel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Lexington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lexington passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabriel (0) vs (5) Lexington
Lexington trying to control the action but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Gabriel regains half guard.
Gabriel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lexington is stalling in the full guard.
Gabriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabriel, not yet. #SUB#
Gabriel pushes a forearm under Lexington's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lexington is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Gabriel!
A relieved looking Joao Gabriel 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:
Predator Fight Nights 1
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Lexington misses with a wild combination.
Lodge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lodge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darren Lexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lexington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lexington.
Lodge closes the distance and clinches up with Lexington, looking for a takedown. Lodge pushes Lexington against the cage but Lexington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lodge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lexington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lodge's head.
Donk. Lexington catches Lodge right on the button with a cross.
Lexington scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Lexington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lexington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lodge.
Lexington checks the leg kick.
Lexington lands a glancing blow to the side of Lodge's head.
Lexington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lodge on the side of the head.
Lexington thuds a left hand into Lodge's body.#T1#
Lodge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lexington.
Lodge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lodge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lodge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lexington defends it nicely.
Darren Lexington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Lodge.
Lexington lands a really nice looking cross but Lodge seems unphased.
Lexington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lodge back to the cage. Lexington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lexington scores with a nice strike.
Lexington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lexington connects with a nice looking jab.
Lodge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lexington.
Lodge shoots in but no luck this time.
Lodge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Lodge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice combination there by Lexington.
#ROC#Lodge is rocked!
Lodge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lodge is still on wobbly legs! Can Lexington finish him?
Lexington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lexington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lexington connects with a combination that backs up Lodge into the cage. Lexington lands a flurry of punches that gets past Lodge's guard. Lodge is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Lexington bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Lexington!
After the big win, Darren Lexington made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mythical Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Malcolm Lodge spoke after the fight, saying 'We go again.'. |
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