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Event:
Conquest XII
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Cebula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Luca tries for a takedown but Cebula circles away easily#TD#
and Cebula counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Luca!
De Luca is not content to let Cebula control the position.
De Luca can't do much from the bottom here.
Cebula wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Luca keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1#
Cebula wants to control but De Luca is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Luca tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cebula presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
De Luca wants to control but Cebula is having none of it.
Cebula has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
De Luca can't escape the position.
De Luca wants to control but Cebula is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Luca wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
De Luca defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cebula's arms. #SUB#
Cebula looking to break De Luca's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Luca remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cebula will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy De Luca right now.
Cebula struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on De Luca's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Luca turns into Cebula and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
De Luca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cebula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Luca controls the pace.#T3##SUB#
Cebula looking for a guillotine here but De Luca defends easily.
Cebula wants to sweep here but De Luca controlling him for the moment.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Cebula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cebula is trying to keep De Luca in close.
De Luca stands up over Cebula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Luca is working Cebula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Luca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Luca postures up and lands a big shot to Cebula's brow.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Cebula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cebula looking for a sweep. Not yet Cebula, not yet.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Cebula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Luca postures up.
De Luca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cebula. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Luca is working Cebula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cebula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Luca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Cebula dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Luca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cebula attempts a counter takedown but De Luca avoids it well and moves away.
De Luca shoots in for a takedown but Cebula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cebula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Luca darts in looking for a takedown but Cebula gets double underhooks and turns De Luca into the cage.
Lew Cebula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greco De Luca.
Cebula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Luca's waist but De Luca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cebula off to one side.
Cebula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Luca but De Luca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cebula darts in looking for a takedown but De Luca gets double underhooks and turns Cebula into the cage.
De Luca has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cebula after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cebula is pressed up against the cage. De Luca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cebula down to the mat. Cebula avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cebula shoots in but De Luca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Luca feints the counter takedown.
Cebula fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Luca avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
De Luca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cebula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Luca somewhat.
De Luca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cebula circles away.
De Luca shoots for a double leg takedown but Cebula sprawls well. He's pushed De Luca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Luca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cebula. #CL#
Cebula has De Luca up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Cebula drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Cebula wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Luca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cebula is trying to control the position but De Luca postures up.
De Luca throws a big right hand that misses.
De Luca throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
De Luca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Luca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Luca is looking to work some ground and pound but Cebula has wrist control.
De Luca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cebula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Cebula has momentary wrist control but De Luca slips an elbow through the middle.
De Luca throwing strikes from guard but Cebula blocks nicely. #SUB#
Cebula is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but De Luca frees his head nicely. Oh but Cebula has switched to an armbar! De Luca is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lew Cebula! |
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Event:
Conquest VII
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
De Luca gets a takedown into half guard.
Lara gets full guard.
De Luca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lara on the ground.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Luca throws a big right hand that misses.
De Luca won't allow Lara to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Lara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Luca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lara has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Luca has passed into side control.
De Luca scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
De Luca works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Luca regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Luca being controlled here, momentarily.
De Luca 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.
De Luca is looking to sweep but instead, Lara has passed into half guard.
De Luca trying to control but Lara postures up.
De Luca is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
De Luca looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lara pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lara wants to control the pace but De Luca is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Lara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Luca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Luca tries to get out of the position.
Lara pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
De Luca tries to hold on but Lara postures up.
Lara fails to move to back control.
De Luca is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Lara is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Luca is surviving well by controlling Lara's body position as best he can. #T3#
Lara takes De Luca's back.
De Luca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, with Lara on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Luca is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
De Luca rolls, trying to escape but Lara keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Lara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
De Luca wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lara has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, De Luca has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
De Luca tries to escape but Lara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
De Luca is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
De Luca is having to fend off submission attempts from Lara, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lara doesn't have the hooks in though and De Luca manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lara is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB#
De Luca has his foot on Lara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lara works his way back into a safe position though.
De Luca looking to control.
Lara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Luca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Luca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lara works a leg free and moves into half 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!#SUB2#
Lara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Luca defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Lara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Luca darts in looking for a takedown but Lara gets double underhooks and turns De Luca into the cage.
Lara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
De Luca tightens his grip and picks Lara up, before dumping him to the ground. Lara manages to land in guard.
De Luca trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Luca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Luca cracks Lara with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Luca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Luca throws an elbow that misses. Lara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Luca's guard. Nice move by Lara!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lara stopping the sweep attempt from De Luca.
Lara forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lara seems to be looking for submissions.
Lara works his foot free and advances to mount.
De Luca is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lara wants to finish this one by submission but De Luca is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lara. #T2#
Lara fails to move to back control.
De Luca is trying to escape the mount.
De Luca is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lara goes for an armbar but he's not got it… De Luca turns into him and now he's in Lara's guard.
#SUB2#
Lara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Lara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Luca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
De Luca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Luca landing with the ground and pound.
Lara is trying to keep De Luca in close.
De Luca landing some decent shots from guard.
De Luca works over Lara with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
De Luca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
De Luca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Luca has managed to get both his arms back between Lara's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Luca defends it easily.
De Luca is in close to Lara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Luca sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Luca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lara working for a triangle but De Luca defends it easily.
Lara looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Luca is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Lara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
De Luca looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Luca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lara is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
De Luca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roberto Lara has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca managing to control the position. #T1##SUB#
De Luca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
De Luca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Luca's guard.
Lara is keen to just control but De Luca is a slippery customer.
De Luca is looking for a sweep. Lara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lara works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Lara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
Lara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Luca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Luca struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB2#
Lara is trying to get an arm triangle but De Luca is defending well.
De Luca prevents Lara from improving position.
Lara working away.
De Luca regains half guard.
De Luca strikes from the bottom but Lara passes into mount!
Lara moves to back control. #SUB2#
De Luca is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Lara has locked on a rear naked choke here! De Luca is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberto Lara!
After winning the bout, Roberto Lara 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:
Conquest IV
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaewsamrit dives in and scores a takedown into De Luca's guard.
Kaewsamrit wants to stand but De Luca has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
De Luca looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kaewsamrit has picked De Luca up and slammed him! De Luca can't keep hold of the triangle and Kaewsamrit manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on De Luca's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kaewsamrit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Luca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Luca regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Luca tries to get to full guard but Kaewsamrit has control of the leg.
De Luca is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
De Luca is trying is best to control the position here.
De Luca is looking for a sweep. Kaewsamrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Luca is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaewsamrit from advancing position.
De Luca is refusing to be controlled, as Kaewsamrit sits in half guard.
De Luca tries to roll over but Kaewsamrit keeps him under control.#SUB#
De Luca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaewsamrit wants to take a breather but De Luca is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Luca is looking for a sweep. Kaewsamrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
De Luca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaewsamrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on De Luca's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
De Luca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaewsamrit on the ground.
De Luca grinds an elbow into Kaewsamrit's temple.
De Luca working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC#Kaewsamrit is rocked!
De Luca moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
De Luca cracks Kaewsamrit with a big right hand but Kaewsamrit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kaewsamrit is still in real trouble! Can De Luca finish him?
De Luca creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
De Luca lands a strong strike to the head of Kaewsamrit. That's dazed him! De Luca looking to finish here. Kaewsamrit is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - De Luca lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greco De Luca!
In his post fight interview, Greco De Luca started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Conquest II
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
De Luca closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Luca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lin wants to control but De Luca is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if De Luca 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.
De Luca winds up and cracks Lin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin is trying to stand back up but De Luca is controlling him
Lin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from De Luca.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Luca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
De Luca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Luca distracts Lin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Luca tries to free his leg and advance position but Lin is retaining full guard.
De Luca stands up over Lin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Luca controls the pace.
De Luca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Luca landing some decent shots from guard.
De Luca won't allow Lin to sweep him here.
De Luca's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Luca throws a strike but Lin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Luca holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
De Luca trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
De Luca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
De Luca is trying to push Lin off with his feet but Lin grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of De Luca's ankles and De Luca is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Armani Lin!
A very excited looking Armani Lin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Conquest I
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
De Luca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
De Luca is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Luca lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Luca lands some shots froms side control.
John wants to control but De Luca postures up.#SUB#
De Luca has hold of John's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! John tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - De Luca cranks the arm and John screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from John, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Greco De Luca!
Post fight, an emotional Greco De Luca said 'love the avatar, jihadi'.
Jihadi John was interviewed post fight and said 'Allahu Akbar'. |
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