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Event:
Kilo 9 Dekkers V Cronos
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Lefleaur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD2# Polo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Lefleaur sneaks out the side door and pushes Polo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Polo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lefleaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Polo takes one to the chin there. Lefleaur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# Polo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lefleaur to the mat! Lefleaur manages to get full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lefleaur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Polo wants to control from the top but Lefleaur keeps moving. Lefleaur working a defensive guard here.
Lefleaur pulls Polo in close to prevent any damage. Polo looking to pass the guard. #T1# Polo throws an elbow that misses. Lefleaur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Polo's guard. Nice move by Lefleaur!#REVR# Polo keeping full guard, as Lefleaur tries to pass. Polo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Polo keeps trying to improve his position. Lefleaur controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Polo looking to control.
Lefleaur is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Polo thows a leg kick but Lefleaur checks it and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# Polo connects with a high kick. Polo misses with a head kick.
Gordon Lefleaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Polo throws a head kick that misses and Lefleaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lefleaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Polo. Polo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lefleaur as he jumps to the side. Polo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polo there as he acknowledges the shot. Lefleaur walks forward, straight into a front kick from Polo. Polo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lefleaur's waist but Lefleaur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polo off to one side. Polo shoots in for a double leg but Lefleaur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gordon Lefleaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo. Lefleaur scores with a hook. Lefleaur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4# Polo with a lazy takedown attempt letting Lefleaur counter with a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Lefleaur throws a body shot but no joy. Polo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Polo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Lefleaur misses its target. Lefleaur thows a left - swing and a miss! Polo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Polo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lefleaur counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lefleaur throws a sloppy head kick and Polo moves out of range easily. Polo wants to counter the offense by Lefleaur and move into the clinch position. Lefleaur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Polo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lefleaur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Lefleaur misses with a straight left. Lefleaur catches Polo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lefleaur takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Lefleaur dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lefleaur avoids the head kick by Polo.
A head kick misses from Polo. The fight stays on the outside here - Polo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. An attempted straight right counter from Lefleaur misses the target. Polo wants to clinch. Lefleaur jabs Polo to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Polo closes the distance looking to clinch and Lefleaur counters with a straight right hand. Lefleaur checks a low kick from Polo.#T1# Polo misses with the combination.
Lefleaur lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Polo moves out of range of the strikes. Lefleaur throws a head kick but Polo moves out of range.
Polo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. A good leg kick by Polo. Polo throws a lazy head kick and Lefleaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lefleaur is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Lefleaur misses the jab. Lefleaur throws an overhand right that lands on Polo's shoulder, as Polo tries to avoid the shot. #TD2# Polo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Polo prevents Lefleaur from improving his position. Polo misses with a head shot. Lefleaur uses the momentum to regain guard. Lefleaur is trying to keep Polo in close.
#T2# Polo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefleaur swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lefleaur is pulling down on Polo's head. It's preventing any offense from Polo, at least for the moment. Polo postures up.
Polo pushing down on Lefleaur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Polo wants to pass to mount but Lefleaur is defending the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Polo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lefleaur defending well though. #T3# Lefleaur wants to improve his position but Polo is controlling well.
Polo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lefleaur's head. Lefleaur wants to get back to his feet. Lefleaur keeping hold of Polo's head, controlling as best he can. Lefleaur tries to get to full guard but Polo has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Polo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefleaur keeps working. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Polo looks for a takedown but Lefleaur sprawls well. Lefleaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Polo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lefleaur swats him away and circles back towards the center. Polo slips under a jab from Lefleaur. Polo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lefleaur misses with an uppercut. Lefleaur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Polo's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Polo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Polo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefleaur swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gordon Lefleaur will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Lefleaur thuds his right hand into Polo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Polo shoots and misses and Lefleaur counters with a straight right hand. Polo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Lefleaur catches Polo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A head kick from Lefleaur lands but Polo takes it in his stride. Polo shoots and misses and Lefleaur counters with a left to the body. #TD2# Polo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Lefleaur bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Gordon Lefleaur is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice shot lands for Lefleaur. Polo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Polo throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily. Lefleaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lefleaur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polo tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Lefleaur scores with a jab to the head.
Polo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lefleaur throws out the jab. Polo lands with a kick to the temple. Lefleaur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Polo throws a combination that misses letting Lefleaur counter with a right hand. Lefleaur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polo can do to turn this around? Lefleaur misses with a hook. Polo ducked under it nicely. Polo with a poor takedown and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand. Gordon Lefleaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo. Polo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Polo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polo slips under a jab from Lefleaur.#TD2# Polo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lefleaur napping and manages to drive through into side control! 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! Lefleaur is not content to let Polo control the position. Lefleaur is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Polo asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SU2# Polo decides to stand back up. Polo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Polo misses with a takedown attempt - Lefleaur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Polo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lefleaur. Lefleaur stuffs the takedown attempt from Polo. Polo gets slowly back to his feet. Polo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lefleaur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3# Polo shoots in but no luck this time. Polo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT# It looks like Marco Polo has been cut. Lefleaur digs a good body shot into Polo's ribs. Polo blocks a head kick by Lefleaur.
Polo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lefleaur lands a nice shot that snaps Polo's head back.
Polo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lefleaur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Lefleaur lands a really nice looking cross but Polo seems unphased.
Lefleaur scores with a hook to the body. Polo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lefleaur throws a right hand that misses
and Lefleaur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polo. Lefleaur is looking to counter punch. Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Lefleaur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Polo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Polo throws a right and a left that Lefleaur avoids nicely. Lefleaur cracks Polo with a right hand to the side of the head. Polo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lefleaur tries a head kick but it misses.
Lefleaur throws a head kick that Polo semi-blocks.
#ROC# Polo is rocked! Polo throws a leg kick and Lefleaur counters with a straight right hand. Polo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lefleaur finish him? Polo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lefleaur is looking to counter punch. Polo throws a head kick but Lefleaur moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Lefleaur showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lefleaur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Lefleaur! Gordon Lefleaur very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Kilo 3 Chandler V Dekkers
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1# Polo motions for Lefleaur to come forward. Polo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Polo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lefleaur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Lefleaur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Polo swings widly with a right hand
and Lefleaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've been informed that Polo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Polo tries for a takedown but Lefleaur circles away easily and Lefleaur counters with a straight right hand. Polo throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut. Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Polo walks into a left hand. Polo avoids the head kick by Lefleaur.
Lefleaur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A lazy body kick from Polo enabling Lefleaur to counter with a crisp jab. Lefleaur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Polo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT# It looks like Marco Polo has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lefleaur takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Polo blocks a head kick by Lefleaur.
#T1# Polo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lefleaur. A jab from Lefleaur finds it's way through Polo's defenses. Polo fails with the takedown. Polo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Polo is looking to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Lefleaur misses the target. Polo throws a right hand that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Polo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lefleaur throws out the jab. A little jabbing left from Polo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Polo throws a leg kick and Lefleaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Polo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lefleaur looks to throw the jab but Polo is out of range. #TD2# Polo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Lefleaur has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Polo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Polo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lefleaur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A swing and a miss from Lefleaur. Polo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lefleaur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gordon Lefleaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo. The fight stays on the outside here - Polo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Polo closes the distance but Lefleaur moves to the side and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Polo fails with a takedown attempt.#T3# Polo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lefleaur. That did some damage! Lefleaur is looking to land body kicks. Lefleaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Polo scores with a head kick.
Polo throws out a leg kick but Lefleaur moves out of range and Polo only half commits. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Lefleaur enables Polo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lefleaur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2# Polo stands up from guard. Let's bang! Lefleaur scores with a head kick. Polo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Polo shoots and misses and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Polo throws the kick towards the body but Lefleaur avoids it. Polo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lefleaur's waist but Lefleaur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polo off to one side. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Polo tries for a takedown but Lefleaur circles away easily and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Polo thows a leg kick but Lefleaur checks it and Lefleaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gordon Lefleaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Polo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lefleaur, pushing him back against the cage. Polo tries to land a knee to the head but Lefleaur blocks with his arms.
#BC# Lefleaur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Polo misses with a takedown and Lefleaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Polo throws a head kick that misses. Polo with a poor takedown and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lefleaur misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Polo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2# Polo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lefleaur is controlling Polo's position as best he can from this difficult position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Lefleaur dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Lefleaur blocks a head kick by Polo.
Lefleaur tries a head kick but it misses.
Polo tries to clinch there but Lefleaur circles away.
Lefleaur avoids the head kick by Polo.
Polo looks for a takedown but Lefleaur sprawls well. Lefleaur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polo can do to turn this around? Polo with a poor takedown and Lefleaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Polo tries to clinch but Lefleaur moves away and Lefleaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Polo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Lefleaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Polo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lefleaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gordon Lefleaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo. Polo misses with a right hand and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand. Polo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon Lefleaur is winning the standup battle so far. Polo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1# Lefleaur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lefleaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polo manages to avoid it. Polo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Polo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lefleaur circles away.
Lefleaur cracks a nice hook into Polo's ribs. Lefleaur avoids the head kick by Polo.
Polo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polo tries to clinch up. Lefleaur is looking to counter with head kicks. Lefleaur missing with a left hand there. Polo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Polo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lefleaur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Polo shoots and misses and Lefleaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Polo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lefleaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Polo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Polo takes one to the chin there.#ROC# Polo is rocked! 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! A head kick misses from Polo. Polo tries to clinch and Lefleaur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Polo gets off balance looking for a body kick and Lefleaur counters with a straight right hand. Polo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lefleaur finish him? Polo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Polo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lefleaur counters with a straight right hand. Lefleaur sizes up Polo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Polo throws a combination that misses and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lefleaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Polo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lefleaur as he jumps to the side. #T3# Polo defending well as Lefleaur loads up on a big left hand. Polo seems to have recovered his senses. Lefleaur misses with a head kick.
Polo throws a head kick that misses and Polo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Polo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Polo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Polo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polo wants to clinch but Lefleaur slips to the side and Lefleaur counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lefleaur tests Polo's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fighters circle, before Lefleaur throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Polo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lefleaur lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Gordon Lefleaur! An out of breath and clearly excited Gordon Lefleaur thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Kilo 1 Chandler Vs Mercado
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1# Machine wants to clinch but Lefleaur slips to the side and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut. Lefleaur ducks under a wild hook from Machine. Lefleaur jabbing away but nothing is landing. Machine tries to bum rush Lefleaur with a series of wild strikes but Lefleaur uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Machine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lefleaur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lefleaur has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Machine looks to land a combination but Lefleaur avoids it well. A jab from Lefleaur finds it's way through Machine's defenses. Machine throws a body punch but Lefleaur moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machine looks to land a combination but Lefleaur avoids it well. A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target. Machine fails with a takedown attempt. A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Machine closes the distance but Lefleaur moves to the side and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Machine throws a series of strikes that have Lefleaur backpedaling.
Gordon Lefleaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lefleaur connects with the punch. Machine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily. Lefleaur raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Machine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight. Machine gets off balance looking for a body kick and Lefleaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD# Machine shoots in and bounces Lefleaur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Lefleaur tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2# Lefleaur has his feet on Machine's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Machine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2# Lefleaur blocks a head kick by Machine.
Machine with a poor takedown and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut. Machine misses with a few strikes there.
Lefleaur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lefleaur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lefleaur. Lefleaur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lefleaur misses with a straight left. Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily. Lefleaur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3# Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lefleaur! But no joy. Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand. #TD# Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machine lands in his opponent's guard. Lefleaur is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Machine dives into side control.
#REVB##SU# Machine stands up and beckons Lefleaur to his feet. Lefleaur throws out a loose jab but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it. Machine works the jab nicely. Machine throws a right hand that misses
and Lefleaur counters with a left to the body. Machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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! Machine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4##TD# Lefleaur gets caught napping as Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Lefleaur manages to retain guard. Machine stops Lefleaur from standing up. Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lefleaur 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.#SU# Machine stands up from Lefleaur's guard - Machine perhaps looking for a knockout. A head kick misses from Machine. The fighters circle momentarily. Lefleaur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Machine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lefleaur is able to avoid easily. A cross from Machine lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Lefleaur moves out of range of the body kick. Machine throws a series of punches but Lefleaur moves out of range. Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Machine swinging wildly here.
Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
Lefleaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Machine is predictable there and Lefleaur counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Machine is lucky that one didn't land flush. Machine throws a head kick that misses and Lefleaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lefleaur might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Machine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lefleaur misses with a straight left. It looked like Machine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lefleaur.#T1# Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine looks to throw a body kick and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand. Machine throws a sloppy head kick and Lefleaur moves out of range easily. Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Lefleaur's shoulder, as Lefleaur tries to avoid the shot. Machine misses with a wild combination.
Lefleaur shapes to counter with a head kick. Machine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lefleaur will feel that in the morning. A nice leg kick lands there from Machine. Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Lefleaur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A nice side step and Lefleaur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Machine misses with an uppercut
and Lefleaur counters with a stiff right hand. Machine looks for the body kick but Lefleaur saw that one coming. #T2# Lefleaur misses with a left hand and Machine counters with a lovely straight right hand! Machine looks for a takedown but Lefleaur sprawls well. A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A left and a right from Machine both land. Nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Machine tries to move into range but Lefleaur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lefleaur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machine. That's going to slow Lefleaur down. Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lefleaur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him. Machine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lefleaur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lefleaur. Lefleaur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machine with a body shot. Machine throws a leg kick and Lefleaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# A jab from Lefleaur does it's job there. Machine misses with a head kick.
Rock Machine is winning the standup battle so far. Machine lands with a good body shot. Machine throws a leg kick but Lefleaur checks it. Machine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circle momentarily. Lefleaur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Machine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Machine lands a two punch combo.
Machine looks to land a combination but Lefleaur avoids it well. #T4# Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice shot lands for Lefleaur. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Machine with a jab. Lefleaur throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine throws a head kick but Lefleaur moves out of range.
Machine throws a hook but Lefleaur avoids it easily. Lefleaur throws an overhand right that lands on Machine's shoulder, as Machine tries to avoid the shot. An attempted straight right counter from Machine misses the target. Machine moves to clinch but Lefleaur breaks away enabling Lefleaur to counter with a crisp jab. A head kick misses from Machine. Lefleaur throws a fast counter high kick but Machine manages to duck under it in time. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Lefleaur. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rock Machine will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Machine throws a head kick that misses and Lefleaur counters with a straight right hand. Good exchange - Machine coming out on top. Machine throws a series of punches but Lefleaur avoids them all with ease. Machine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lefleaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lefleaur tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lefleaur to the ground. Lefleaur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Machine tried to score with a low kick but Lefleaur checks it. Machine thows a leg kick but Lefleaur checks it and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut. Lefleaur misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Lefleaur does it's job there. A big left from Lefleaur misses. Machine avoids the head kick by Lefleaur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Machine throws a head kick that misses and Lefleaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Machine throws a right hand that Lefleaur ducks under and follows up with a left that Lefleaur also avoids with ease. Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing. A little jabbing left from Lefleaur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lefleaur's waist but Lefleaur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machine off to one side. Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Machine lands a two punch combo.
Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lefleaur lands a high kick!
Jab from Lefleaur. Jab from Lefleaur. Nice jab there from Machine. No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Machine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lefleaur! Gordon Lefleaur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Machine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Lefleaur can't do much from the bottom here. Lefleaur is looking for a sweep.#SU# Machine decides to stand back up. Machine steps back and let's Lefleaur get back to his feet. Lefleaur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine with a hook. Lefleaur walks into a straight right hand from Machine. Machine throws a nice looking combination but Lefleaur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lefleaur circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him. A jab from Lefleaur does it's job there.#T3# Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut. Machine lands a leg kick that knocks Lefleaur off balance momentarily. A low kick from Machine misses and Lefleaur counters with a nice uppercut. Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lefleaur. Machine throws an off balance right hand
and Lefleaur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target. Lefleaur feints a counter leg kick. Machine walks into a straight right hand from Lefleaur. Machine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lefleaur defends well and Machine ends up having to push Lefleaur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Machine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lefleaur misses with an uppercut. Machine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rock Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Machine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lefleaur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4# Machine has a takedown stuffed. Machine avoids the head kick by Lefleaur.
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! Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lefleaur swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine wants to slow Lefleaur down by chopping away at his legs. A shot to the body from Machine misses and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lefleaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Lefleaur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Machine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine! A very excited looking Rock Machine 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:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gordon Lefleaur and Randy Rollins. Gordon Lefleaur has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Lefleaur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Randy Rollins! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Lefleaur moves into the clinch. Rollins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lefleaur prevents it.
Lefleaur gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefleaur (2) vs (0) Rollins Lefleaur wants to pass the guard but Rollins is defending well. Rollins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefleaur pulls his head out easily. Rollins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lefleaur is working away from the top position though. Rollins gets full guard. Rollins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lefleaur is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rollins is looking for a triangle but Lefleaur pushes his legs off easily.
Rollins looking for a guillotine here but Lefleaur defends easily.
Lefleaur wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rollins looking for a guillotine here but Lefleaur defends easily.
Rollins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rollins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JP´s School Of Excellence. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lefleaur passes into half guard.
Rollins won't allow Lefleaur to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rollins wants to get back to full guard. Lefleaur wants to pass to mount but Rollins is defending the position. Rollins wants to sweep but Lefleaur has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefleaur (5) vs (0) Rollins Lefleaur trying to control the position but Rollins is working away. Rollins sneaks back into half guard. Rollins is trying to control but Lefleaur manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefleaur (8) vs (0) Rollins Rollins tries to lock up and control but Lefleaur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't. Lefleaur looking to secure an arm triangle but Rollins defends it well. Lefleaur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rollins is controlling an arm, preventing Lefleaur from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rollins is looking to improve his position but Lefleaur isn't that keen on the idea. Lefleaur is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rollins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lefleaur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lefleaur is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rollins is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefleaur (11) vs (0) Rollins Rollins staying busy and making it hard for Lefleaur to control. We've been hearing good reports from Lefleaur's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Rollins tries to break free.
Rollins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lefleaur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rollins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Rollins wants to get back to full guard but Lefleaur has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefleaur (14) vs (0) Rollins Lefleaur is working for a guillotine from mount but Rollins frees his head quite easily.
Rollins tries to lock up and control but Lefleaur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Rollins tries to control Lefleaur's body but Lefleaur pushes him off. Rollins squirms to his side and now Lefleaur has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lefleaur (17) vs (0) Rollins
That's five minutes gone in the round. Lefleaur controlling well, preventing Rollins from escaping the position.
Lefleaur is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rollins tries to break free.
Lefleaur wants to control but Rollins is keeping busy. Rollins is trying to break free.
Lefleaur is looking for the choke from the back position but Rollins is controlling his hands well. Rollins tries to escape the position.
Lefleaur controlling the position well here. Rollins rolled but Lefleaur kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Lefleaur is trying to stick to Rollins's back but Rollins is turning into Lefleaur. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lefleaur's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rollins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefleaur (17) vs (2) Rollins Rollins wants to pass the guard but Lefleaur is keeping the position. Lefleaur 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. Rollins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefleaur is keeping the position for now. Lefleaur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lefleaur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rollins manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefleaur (19) vs (2) Rollins Rollins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rollins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rollins working for submissions but it's allowed Lefleaur to get to half guard.
Rollins tries to get to full guard but Lefleaur has control of the leg. Rollins is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lefleaur is tapping! Great win for Rollins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randy Rollins! |
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Event:
CEC 436
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Williams drives through with a takedown into Lefleaur's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefleaur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lefleaur's head. Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Williams scoring with punches to the head and body. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Williams throws a big elbow that misses. Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Williams working some strikes from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams won't allow Lefleaur to sweep him here. #T1# Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lefleaur keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lefleaur looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Williams throws a big elbow that misses. Lefleaur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Lefleaur won't allow Williams to sweep him here. Lefleaur trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. Lefleaur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now. Lefleaur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Lefleaur won't allow Williams to sweep him here. #T2# Williams looking to control.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We've been hearing good reports from Williams's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Lefleaur looking to pass the guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Lefleaur is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lefleaur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD# Williams gets a takedown into half guard. Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3# Williams working Lefleaur over with strikes. Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB# Williams is looking for a kimura but Lefleaur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage. Williams working the head and body with strikes. #ROC# Lefleaur is rocked!#SUB# Williams is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lefleaur still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lefleaur has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Lefleaur is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him? Williams tries to buck Lefleaur off but Lefleaur is having none of it. Lefleaur seems to have recovered his senses. Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams wants to control but Lefleaur passes into side.
#T4# Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The ground and pound from Lefleaur seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lefleaur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams. Lefleaur is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Williams dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Williams blocks a jab. Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The fighters circling - Lefleaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lefleaur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams throws a body kick that misses. Lefleaur tries a head kick but it misses.
Lefleaur cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lefleaur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD# Lefleaur gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Williams throws a big elbow that misses. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefleaur is on top in guard.
#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Williams pulls Lefleaur in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lefleaur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB# Williams looking for a guillotine here but Lefleaur defends easily.
Lefleaur throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lefleaur's guard. Nice move by Williams!#REVR# Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lefleaur works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Williams scoring with some ground and pound. Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lefleaur has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lefleaur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there. Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Lefleaur's brow. Williams working some strikes from top position. Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefleaur has wrist control. Williams gets to his feet and stands over Lefleaur, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lefleaur felt that one! Williams unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lefleaur from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Williams! An out of breath Austin Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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