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Event:
OFC 5
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lamb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crescenzo's waist but Crescenzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamb off to one side.
Crescenzo stuffs the takedown.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamb as he avoids it easily.
Crescenzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Crescenzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lamb pulls Crescenzo in close to prevent any damage.
Lamb is trying to keep Crescenzo in close.
Crescenzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Crescenzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb wants to sweep here but Crescenzo controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamb tries to clinch but Crescenzo moves out of range.
Crescenzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crescenzo somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crescenzo wants to clinch up but Lamb keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crescenzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Crescenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lamb shoots in and gets a takedown into Crescenzo's guard.#SUB#
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.
Lamb is looking to work some ground and pound but Crescenzo has wrist control.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lamb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Lamb decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crescenzo, up you get!
An inside leg kick from Lamb misses. #CL2#
Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch. #TD#
Crescenzo gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crescenzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Lamb stands up and waves to Crescenzo to follow him. #CL2#
Lamb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crescenzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Crescenzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crescenzo smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Lamb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crescenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crescenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Crescenzo is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lamb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Crescenzo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch.
Lamb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crescenzo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Crescenzo has Lamb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crescenzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lamb tumbling to the mat - Crescenzo dives into Lamb's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lamb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crescenzo is trying to push Lamb away but Lamb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Lamb gets an underhook and turns Crescenzo into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Lamb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Crescenzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lamb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crescenzo is wriggling around but Lamb manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Lamb controlling the action here.
Lamb trying to control from half guard but Crescenzo is working away.
Lamb is just content to waste time from the top position. Crescenzo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamb wants to stand but Crescenzo is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Crescenzo working for a triangle but Lamb defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Crescenzo is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lamb stands up over Crescenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Lamb stopping the sweep attempt from Crescenzo.
Damian Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crescenzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Lamb stands up from Crescenzo's guard - Lamb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lamb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Lamb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lamb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crescenzo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Lamb stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lamb tries to clinch up but Crescenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Crescenzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crescenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crescenzo misses with a takedown
and Lamb counters with a big head kick but Crescenzo shrugs it off.
Francesco Crescenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamb has a takedown stuffed.
Crescenzo is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Crescenzo avoids the head kick by Lamb.
#CL#
Crescenzo clinches up against the cage.
Lamb tries to circle away but Crescenzo has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Lamb has picked Crescenzo up - he's going for a ride! Lamb dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Crescenzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crescenzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lamb working a defensive guard but Crescenzo passes into half guard.
Crescenzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crescenzo works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Lamb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Crescenzo landing strikes from the mount and Lamb is in trouble!
Lamb tries to lock up and control but Crescenzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lamb takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb tries to hold on but Crescenzo pushes him away.
Lamb is controlling an arm, preventing Crescenzo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Crescenzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Crescenzo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lamb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lamb and Crescenzo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lamb struggling a bit here.
Francesco Crescenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Lamb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crescenzo lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Crescenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamb 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
OFC 3
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Lamb shoots for a double leg takedown but Crescenzo sprawls well. He's pushed Lamb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Crescenzo. No joy for Lamb on that attempt.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown but Lamb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crescenzo stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamb misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lamb won't be happy with that.
Lamb throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Crescenzo rushes Lamb and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Crescenzo gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crescenzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lamb trying to move into half guard but instead Crescenzo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lamb is trying to control the position but Crescenzo postures up. #T1#
Crescenzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lamb's guard.
Lamb keeping full guard, as Crescenzo tries to pass.
Lamb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crescenzo passes into half guard.
Lamb pushes Crescenzo off looking to stand but Crescenzo dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Lamb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crescenzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Crescenzo seems content to control.
Lamb won't allow Crescenzo to pass to mount.
Crescenzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Lamb looking for a kimura from the bottom but Crescenzo passes into side control!
Lamb is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lamb is trying to work for a sweep but Crescenzo has mounted him!
Lamb takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Crescenzo with shots to the head and body - Lamb looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Crescenzo looking to secure an arm triangle but Lamb defends it well.
Lamb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crescenzo content just to control the position here.
Crescenzo lands a couple of good shots and Lamb has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4##SUB2#
Crescenzo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crescenzo wants to control the position but Lamb frees himself and scrambles - Crescenzo manages to regain control in side control.
Lamb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Lamb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lamb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crescenzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lamb can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Crescenzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Crescenzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crescenzo throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Crescenzo goes for a double leg but Lamb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamb continues to drive forward.
Crescenzo throws a hook but Lamb blocks it.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamb as he avoids it easily.
Lamb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crescenzo.
Crescenzo leaves Lamb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Crescenzo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lamb gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Crescenzo controlling the pace.
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.
Lamb tries to kick Crescenzo off but Crescenzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lamb is looking to improve his position.
Lamb trying to control from the bottom.
Lamb trying to get back to full guard but Crescenzo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crescenzo wants to control the pace but Lamb is squirming around nicely.
Crescenzo is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Francesco Crescenzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crescenzo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lamb sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lamb tries to roll over but Crescenzo keeps him under control.#T3#
Crescenzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lamb is looking to improve his position.
Crescenzo trying to mount his opponent but Lamb defends it.
Lamb trying to control here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lamb trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The referee warns Lamb that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lamb tries to hold on but Crescenzo postures up.
Crescenzo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lamb?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crescenzo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Crescenzo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Crescenzo 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.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Crescenzo as Lamb shoots in.
Lamb tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crescenzo.
Crescenzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamb is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crescenzo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Crescenzo postures up in Lamb's guard and throws a big left but Lamb blocks it.
Lamb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamb wants to stand but Crescenzo is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lamb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crescenzo stays in close to Lamb's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Crescenzo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lamb is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamb is looking to clinch.
Crescenzo avoids the head kick by Lamb.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crescenzo is defended easily by Lamb.
Lamb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crescenzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crescenzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crescenzo avoids the body shot from Lamb.
Crescenzo with the counter takedown but Lamb avoids it easily.
Crescenzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crescenzo misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Crescenzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lamb sprawls well initially but Crescenzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lamb desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Lamb actively working from the bottom here.
Crescenzo working over Lamb with some ground and pound. Lamb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Crescenzo wants to pass the guard but Lamb is defending well.
Lamb is pressing down on Crescenzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lamb will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crescenzo wants to control from the top but Lamb keeps moving.
Lamb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crescenzo wants to get up but he can't break Lamb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crescenzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crescenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a shoot takedown. Lamb fights it but they end up in guard.
Crescenzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lamb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crescenzo uses it to pass to side control.
Crescenzo controls the position.
Crescenzo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamb gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Crescenzo really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Lamb gets caught flat footed, as Crescenzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lamb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crescenzo is trying to pull guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crescenzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crescenzo jumps guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Damian Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Crescenzo.#BC#
Lamb manages to break the clinch.
Crescenzo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Lamb closes the distance and clinches.
Crescenzo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#TD#
Lamb jumps guard.
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!
Lamb trying to keep a closed guard but Crescenzo is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Crescenzo stopping the sweep attempt from Lamb.
Lamb is working hard here to advance position.
Crescenzo pushes down on Lamb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lamb is staying active underneath Crescenzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lamb is looking to control Crescenzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamb avoid being mounted?
Crescenzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamb defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crescenzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Lamb looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crescenzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Lamb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crescenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crescenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Crescenzo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lamb is defending well. Crescenzo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lamb has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Crescenzo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francesco Crescenzo!
Francesco Crescenzo is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
OFC 2
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Velez.
A combination from Velez does no damage.
Velez with the inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Velez.
Velez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Lamb counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lamb is taking a breather. Velez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Velez pushes Lamb off, looking to escape but Lamb dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Velez is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
OFC 1
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Lamb misses with the combination.
Lamb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Favlenishvili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lamb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamb misses with a combination
and Favlenishvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Favlenishvili thuds a left hand into Lamb's body.#TD2#
Lamb dives in and scores a takedown into Favlenishvili's guard.
Favlenishvili scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Favlenishvili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Favlenishvili leaves Lamb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Favlenishvili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##TD2#
Lamb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Favlenishvili sprawls well initially but Lamb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Favlenishvili makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Favlenishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamb misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Favlenishvili counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Lamb gets control of Favlenishvili's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lamb will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Favlenishvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamb trying to keep a closed guard but Favlenishvili is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Lamb pushes a forearm under Favlenishvili's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Favlenishvili is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb is the new featherweight champion! |
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