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Event:
FWC 22: Hug vs. Maafala 2
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Lullard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newcombe keeps the fight on the outside.
Newcombe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newcombe swats away the attempt to clinch by Lullard.
Good exchange - Newcombe coming out on top.
Lullard throws a head kick but Newcombe moves out of range.
Newcombe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Newcombe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lullard on his heels. He'll look to pass Lullard's guard now, I'm sure.
Newcombe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lullard looking for a sweep. Not yet Lullard, not yet.
Lullard can't keep his opponent in guard - Newcombe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newcombe is pressing down on Lullard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lullard is holding on for now.
Lullard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Newcombe scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newcombe slips a nice elbow through Lullard's hands, connecting with Lullard's forehead.
Lullard tries to roll over but Newcombe keeps him under control.
Newcombe trying to pass the guard but Lullard defending well.
Newcombe winds up and cracks Lullard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Newcombe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Newcombe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lullard defending well though.
Newcombe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newcombe working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Newcombe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lullard?
#ROC#
Lullard is rocked!
Newcombe dominating with strikes here.
Lullard is still in real trouble! Can Newcombe finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcombe postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lullard in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lullard to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Newcombe!
In his post fight interview, Anton Newcombe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
FWC 18: Fuller vs. Haapana 2
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Bennett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lullard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bennett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lullard is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Bennett seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lullard for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lullard struggling a bit here.#T1#
Bennett tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lullard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bennett is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lullard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lullard is looking to regain half guard here but Bennett keeps moving and retains side control.
Lullard is not content to let Bennett control the position.
Lullard is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bennett working the ground and pound.
Bennett content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bennett working away.
Lullard manages to get back to half guard.
Lullard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Lullard trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett stopping the sweep attempt from Lullard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU#
Bennett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lullard, up you get!
Lullard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lullard with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Lullard tries to keep at a distance but Bennett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bennett obliges.
Lullard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bennett just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Lullard manages to break the clinch.
Lullard tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it. #TD#
Bennett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lullard has one foot on Bennett's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Lullard fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Bennett darts in and clinches Lullard up against the cage.
Bennett pushes Lullard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lullard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lullard doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
As Lullard looks to move away, Bennett throws a big counter combo but Lullard just gets out of the way.
Jamar Lullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Lullard blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett avoiding damage as Lullard throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Lullard breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Bennett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Lullard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lullard tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Bennett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bennett is trying to control the action in half guard but Lullard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lullard wants to improve his position but Bennett is controlling well.
Lullard is trying to maintain the position but Bennett is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Bennett. #T1##SU#
Bennett decides to return to a standing position.
Ryan Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lullard taking a breather.
Lullard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bennett smiles and moves away.
Lullard throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Lullard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lullard can pounce on him.
Lullard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Lullard.
Lullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bennett has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Lullard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bennett rushes Lullard and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Lullard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lullard throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Bennett scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Lullard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennett's hands.
Jamar Lullard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Lullard looks to move away, Bennett throws a big counter combo but Lullard just gets out of the way.
Lullard swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
#CL#
Bennett clinches.
Lullard working aggressively here.
Bennett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lullard fails to pull guard.
Lullard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bennett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamar Lullard.#T3#
Bennett scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Lullard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lullard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Bennett gets a clinch.
Lullard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Bennett rushes Lullard and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lullard manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bennett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lullard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bennett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lullard blocks an elbow strike from Bennett.
#T4##BC2#
Lullard breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bennett pushes Lullard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lullard is trying to maintain a safe position but Bennett gets an underhook and turns Lullard into the cage.
Lullard avoids a wild elbow strike from Bennett.#BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lullard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bennett has managed to clinch.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lullard tries to pull guard but Bennett holds him up against the cage and eventually Lullard drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bennett dominated that second round.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lullard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Bennett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bennett.#TD#
Bennett jumps guard.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lullard is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lullard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bennett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lullard on the ground.#T1#
Bennett trying to keep a closed guard but Lullard is proving a slippery customer.
Lullard working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Lullard stands up from Bennett's guard - Lullard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lullard misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Lullard tries to clinch there but Bennett circles away.
Lullard cracks Bennett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lullard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Bennett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lullard won't be happy with that.
Bennett trying to control the action but Lullard is working from the bottom.
Bennett working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Lullard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bennett lands a nice forearm strike.
Lullard is trying to get back to half guard.
Lullard taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett working away.
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but Lullard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lullard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3##SUB#
Bennett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lullard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bennett's guard! Nice work there by Lullard!
Lullard won't allow Bennett to sweep him here.
Lullard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bennett holds on and takes a little breather.
Lullard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lullard is one step ahead there. #T4##SU2#
Lullard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lullard, pushing him back against the cage.
Lullard tries for a takedown but Bennett manages to get underhooks.
Bennett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lullard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett has Lullard pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Bennett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bennett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bennett!
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Event:
FWC 12: Mubango vs. Lafitte
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Bennett has hold of one of Lullard's legs. Lullard is fighting the takedown attempt but Bennett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lullard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bennett dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Lullard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lullard is looking to regain half guard here but Bennett keeps moving and retains side control.
Bennett landing a few strikes.
Lullard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Dragon MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bennett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lullard tries to bench press Bennett off him but Bennett keeps the position. #T1#
Bennett is working Lullard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lullard tries to buck Bennett off but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett working the ground and pound from side control.
Lullard is looking for a sweep.
Lullard trying his best to control but Bennett has mounted him.
Lullard tries to hold on but Bennett postures up.
Lullard is desperately trying to improve his position but Bennett has a good base and remains in mount.
Lullard tries to hold on but Bennett postures up.
Bennett lands with some strikes.#T2#
Lullard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bennett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bennett with shots to the head and body - Lullard looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Bennett goes for an armbar but Lullard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lullard.
Bennett is controlling Lullard's posture.#T3#
Lullard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lullard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lullard with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lullard is one step ahead there. #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.
Lullard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bennett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES2#
Bennett wriggles free and stands up.
Lullard fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lullard instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bennett.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett gets underhooks to prevent Lullard's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Bennett jumps into guard, dragging Lullard to the mat.
Lullard is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennett has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bennett 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.
#R2##CL#
Lullard moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.
Bennett can't get the takedown.
Lullard wants a takedown.
Lullard blocks a body shot from Bennett. #BC#
Lullard breaks the clinch.
Lullard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
#CL2#
Bennett closes the distance and clinches.
Lullard can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Lullard drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is in close to Lullard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lullard working a defensive guard here.
Bennett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Lullard wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lullard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bennett is defending well. Lullard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bennett has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lullard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamar Lullard!
A victorious Jamar Lullard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FWC 11: Tracey vs. Rockin
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lullard clinches up with Lukens Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Lukens Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Lullard backwards. #TD#
Lukens Jr has clasped his hands together around Lullard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lukens Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lullard tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Lukens Jr tries for a kimura but Lullard is defending well. #SUB#
Lukens Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lullard is looking to regain half guard here but Lukens Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!
Lukens Jr trying to control the action but Lullard is working from the bottom.
Lullard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Lukens Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Lukens Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lullard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Lukens Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lukens Jr is putting a hurting on Lullard here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Lullard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Lukens Jr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lullard is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lukens Jr yanks on the arm and Lullard is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lukens Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lenny Lukens Jr!
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Event:
FWC 7: Hug vs. Uvol
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lullard clinches. #TD#
Concor gets control of Lullard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Concor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Concor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lullard is one step ahead there.
Concor is pulling down on Lullard's head. It's preventing any offense from Lullard, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Concor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lullard defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Concor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lullard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Concor has tightened it up now! Lullard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mepral Concor!
A determined Mepral Concor didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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