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Event:
Conquest XVII
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Lara fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Cebula looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cebula prevents Lara from improving his position.
Cebula controlling the action here.
Lara wants to control but Cebula is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara tries to get to full guard but Cebula has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Cebula looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cebula scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lara is controlling Cebula's trapped leg to prevent Cebula from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cebula wants to work for an arm triangle but Lara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cebula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cebula looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cebula is looking to take a break and control but Lara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Lara trying to control here.
Lara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cebula's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cebula's back!
Lara connects with a big shot to the side of Cebula's head.
Lara scores with punches to the body.
Lara punches Cebula on the ear.
Cebula just trying to survive but Lara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lara thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Lara working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cebula tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Lara avoiding Cebula 's attempts to control his hands.
Lara misses with punches from the back.
Cebula is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lara off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lara tries to keep control of the position but Cebula is staying busy.
Lara is punishing Cebula with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lara wants to control but Cebula manages to buck him off and is now in Lara's guard! Nice work there by Cebula!
Cebula trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
Lara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cebula wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #T4#
Lara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cebula is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lara.
Lara is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cebula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lara keeps working.
Lara can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Cebula thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lara tries to bench press Cebula off him but Cebula keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lew Cebula will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Cebula drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cebula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Cebula from controlling successfully.
Cebula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lara controls Cebula momentarily but Cebula frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Cebula from controlling successfully.
Cebula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cebula wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #T1#
Cebula postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cebula scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cebula working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cebula lands some shots froms side control.
Lara taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cebula working away.#T2#
Cebula tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cebula working away.
Cebula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lara keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lara tries to bench press Cebula off him but Cebula keeps the position. #T3#
Lara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cebula tries to get to full guard but Lara has control of the leg.
Lara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cebula is trying to maintain the position but Lara is very close to passing his half guard.
Cebula is trying to get back to full guard.
Cebula is still trying to improve position.
Lara prevents Cebula from standing back up.
Lara is trying to control the action in half guard but Cebula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lara working over Cebula with some ground and pound. Cebula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Cebula tries to get to full guard but Lara has control of the leg.
Cebula is looking to control Lara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cebula avoid being mounted?
Lara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cebula wants to improve his position but Lara is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lara trying to control from half guard but Cebula is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lew Cebula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Cebula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Cebula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Lara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cebula pulls his head out easily.
Cebula lands with a punch from half guard.
Cebula wants to take a breather but Lara is having none of it. #SUB#
Lara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cebula pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cebula trying to control the pace.
Cebula wants to pass to mount but Lara is defending the position. #T1#
Lara wants to control but Cebula is keeping busy.
Cebula scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions off his back.
Cebula takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cebula trying to control the action but Lara is working from the bottom.
Lara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cebula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now.
Lara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cebula wants to sweep here but Lara controlling him for the moment.
Lara cracks Cebula with a solid left hand.
Cebula controlling the position.
Lara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cebula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cebula trying to control the position here. #T3#
Cebula keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully.
Lara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Cebula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cebula is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cebula is one step ahead there.
Cebula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cebula throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Cebula distracts Lara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cebula works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cebula scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lara is looking to control Cebula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lara avoid being mounted?
Lara is pressing down on Cebula's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lew Cebula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cebula forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Cebula really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Lara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cebula as he avoids it easily.
Cebula throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Cebula scores with a takedown into Lara's guard.#SUB#
Lara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cebula gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cebula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cebula trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lara looking for a guillotine here but Cebula defends easily.
#T1#
Lara keeping moving, preventing Cebula from controlling successfully.
Lara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cebula manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cebula is looking for a triangle but Lara pushes his legs off easily.
Cebula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cebula trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lara looking to pass the guard.
Lara throws a big right hand that misses.
Cebula looking to control.
Lara throws a strike but Cebula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Lara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cebula defends well.#SUB#
Lara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cebula defends it easily.#SUB#
Lara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Cebula wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Cebula is posturing up here but Lara has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cebula tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cebula has to tap! Slick submission there by Lara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Lara!
Roberto Lara is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Roberto Lara 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 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 IX
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Cebula shoots in for a double leg but Caldwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Caldwell does it's job there.
Caldwell scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Cebula closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Caldwell quickly recovers to half guard.
Cebula is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cebula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cebula trying to control the pace.
Caldwell won't allow Cebula to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cebula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caldwell is looking to control Cebula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldwell avoid being mounted?
Cebula has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cebula is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Cebula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cebula takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Cebula might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Caldwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cebula is working away from the top position though.
Caldwell controlling the position well.
Caldwell wants to improve his position but Cebula is controlling well.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Cebula is trying to work for a kimura but Caldwell is defending well.
Cebula seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cebula scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cebula controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Cebula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caldwell sees it coming and defends easily.
Caldwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cebula on the ground.
Cebula passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Caldwell! #T3##SUB2#
Cebula working for a guillotine from mount but Caldwell is in no mood to give up.
Cebula has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Caldwell's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Cayden Caldwell has been cut.#SUB2#
Cebula looking to secure an arm triangle but Caldwell defends it well.
Cebula tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Caldwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cebula controlling from mount.
Cebula landing punches.
Cebula controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Cebula working Caldwell over with strikes here.
Cebula with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Cebula prevents Caldwell from getting the reversal.
Cebula controlling the position easily from mount.
Cebula in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Caldwell tries to improve his position but Cebula has taken his back! Cebula has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Caldwell tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cebula pushes Caldwell away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lew Cebula! |
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Event:
Conquest III
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Okada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Cebula counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Okada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cebula walks away with a smile on his face. Okada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Cebula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cebula in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cebula content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cebula has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Okada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cebula defends well.#SUB2#
Okada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Okada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cebula is aware though and is defending well.
Cebula stands up over Okada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cebula lands a couple of elbows.
Cebula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Cebula works over Okada with some ground and pound from guard.
Cebula connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Okada is looking for a triangle but Cebula pushes his legs off easily.
Okada being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Okada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cebula defends well.
Cebula sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cebula looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Cebula is in close to Okada's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Okada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cebula defends well.
Cebula slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cebula landing some decent shots from guard.
Cebula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okada on the ground.
Cebula passes Okada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cebula's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cebula's back!#SUB2#
Okada is cranking Cebula's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cebula! He's tightened the choke and Cebula is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koji Okada! |
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Event:
PWMMA - Polska Wojna w Tokio
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Irwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Cebula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Irwin was covering up waiting for the punch and Cebula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cebula advances position into side control!
Cebula throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cebula moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Cebula is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Irwin is trying to escape and Cebula transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Irwin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cebula! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lew Cebula! |
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