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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Lugg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sila circles away.
A jab lands there for Sila.
Lugg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sila defends well and Lugg ends up having to push Sila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sila lands an overhand right.
Sila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lugg.
Lugg closes the distance and clinches up with Sila, looking for a takedown. Lugg pushes Sila against the cage but Sila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Afa Sila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Lugg.
Lugg misses with a takedown
and Sila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sila lands a leg kick that knocks Lugg off balance momentarily.
Lugg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lugg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lugg fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Lugg dives in and scores a takedown into Sila's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sila wants to stand but Lugg is controlling the position.
Lugg trying to move into half guard but instead Sila has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Lugg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Lugg wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sila is now in half guard.
Sila content to control rather than advance.
Lugg tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Lugg is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Sila is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lugg tries to get to full guard but Sila has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lugg desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sila is working away from the top position though.
Lugg tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Sila controlling the action here.
Lugg is looking to improve his position.
Sila sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Lugg has his takedown stuffed
and Lugg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lugg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lugg shoots in and drives through. Sila sprawls well.
Lugg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sila sprawls well. Sila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lugg gets slowly back to his feet.
Sila throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lugg avoids it.
Lugg looks winded!
Sila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lugg doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Sila coming out on top.
Lugg fails to land the takedown.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Lugg moves out of range easily.
Lugg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lugg.
Sila delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lugg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sila to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Sila.
Sila lands the left hand.#ROC#
Lugg is rocked!
Sila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lugg is still on wobbly legs! Can Sila finish him?
Lugg doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sila.
Lugg fails with the takedown
and Sila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sila scores with a nice head shot.
Lugg ducks right into an uppercut from Sila.
Lugg gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lugg tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Sila is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lugg buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lugg!! Lugg is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Sila throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afa Sila!
Post fight, an emotional Afa Sila said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.
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Event:
DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Osterman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lugg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Osterman avoids it really well and circles away.
Lugg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Osterman defends well and Lugg ends up having to push Osterman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Osterman throws an overhand right that lands on Lugg's shoulder, as Lugg tries to avoid the shot.
Lugg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Osterman but Osterman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lugg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osterman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#KD2#
Osterman lands a big uppercut and Lugg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lugg looks OK. Osterman waves Lugg back to his feet!#ROC2#
Lugg is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lugg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh Lugg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Osterman.
Lugg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Osterman as he jumps to the side.
Lugg is breathing heavily.
Osterman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lugg pinned against the cage. Lugg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lugg seems to have got his legs back now.
Lugg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Osterman throws out a counter right but Lugg avoids it with no problem.
Osterman drops Lugg with a straight right hand, right on the button! Osterman follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Osterman!
An intense looking Kevin Osterman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I did a lot of right things to get the win here tonight. I'm 37 and I'm taking these young punks to school. #MakeAmericaEducatedAgain'.
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Event:
DUEL#182 Pearson vs Dall
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lugg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wildhauser to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lugg wants to sweep here but Wildhauser controlling him for the moment.
Wildhauser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lugg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wildhauser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wildhauser preventing the sweep.
Wildhauser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wildhauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildhauser slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wildhauser stopping the sweep attempt from Lugg.
Wildhauser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wildhauser forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Wildhauser is pressing down on Lugg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lugg is holding on for now.
Wildhauser slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Wildhauser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lugg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wildhauser wants to pass the guard but Lugg is keeping the position.
Wildhauser controlling from the top position.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Lugg pulls Wildhauser in close to his closed guard and prevents Wildhauser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wildhauser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lugg is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Fit-Out inform me that Wildhauser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wildhauser pushing down on Lugg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lugg is defending against the submission attempts here by Wildhauser.
#SUB2#
Lugg is defending against the submission attempts here by Wildhauser.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wildhauser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wildhauser wants to take a breather but Lugg is having none of it.
Wildhauser wants to pass to mount but Lugg is defending the position. #SUB2#
Wildhauser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lugg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wildhauser controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Wildhauser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wildhauser is working for a kimura but Lugg is defending it quite comfortably.
Lugg has his hands clasped together around Wildhauser's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Wildhauser is trying to work for a kimura but Lugg is defending well.
Wildhauser is keen to just control but Lugg is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Wildhauser is looking for a kimura but Lugg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wildhauser to get the leverage.
Wildhauser is thwarting Lugg's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wildhauser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wildhauser trying to pass the guard but Lugg defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lugg tries to get to full guard but Wildhauser has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wildhauser 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.
#SUB2#
Wildhauser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lugg is just riding it out for now. Wildhauser eventually gives up the hold.
Lugg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wildhauser tries to free his leg and advance position but Lugg is retaining full guard.
Lugg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Wildhauser dominated that round.
That's time! Lugg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wildhauser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lugg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wildhauser pinned against the cage. Wildhauser gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wildhauser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lugg.
Lugg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wildhauser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wildhauser wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lugg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Wildhauser as Lugg shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lugg or perhaps it was just good defense by Wildhauser, which made it look bad.
Lugg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wildhauser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wildhauser stuffs the takedown.
Lugg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wildhauser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Lugg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wildhauser is trying to defend but Lugg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wildhauser is pressing down on Lugg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wildhauser pulls Lugg in to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lugg wants to pass the guard but Wildhauser is keeping the position.
Wildhauser pulls Lugg in close to prevent any damage.
Wildhauser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lugg is one step ahead there.
Wildhauser has Lugg pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Wildhauser has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wildhauser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lugg's guard. #REVB#
Lugg being controlled here, momentarily.
Lugg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Wildhauser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Lugg is trying to keep Wildhauser in close.
Wildhauser looking to pass the guard.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Wildhauser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lugg looking for a sweep. Not yet Lugg, not yet.
Wildhauser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wildhauser trying to control but Lugg is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lugg controlling the position.
Lugg controls Wildhauser momentarily but Wildhauser frees himself.
Lugg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wildhauser manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lugg wants to pass the guard but Wildhauser is keeping the position.
Lugg preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildhauser is adopting a defensive guard.
Lugg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wildhauser won't allow Lugg to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lugg wants to work for an arm triangle but Wildhauser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wildhauser keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wildhauser moves into full guard.
#T4#
Lugg is fighting to break Wildhauser's control of his arms but Wildhauser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lugg won't allow Wildhauser to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lugg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lugg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wildhauser has his hands on Lugg's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank Wildhauser has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Wildhauser will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wildhauser throws a series of punches but Lugg avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Lugg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lugg shoots in for a takedown but Wildhauser shows good takedown defense.
Lugg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wildhauser defends it nicely.
A big left from Wildhauser misses.
Lugg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wildhauser's waist but Wildhauser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lugg off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lugg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wildhauser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Wildhauser scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lugg wants to control but Wildhauser is keeping busy.
Wildhauser performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Wildhauser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wildhauser is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Lugg can't escape the position.
Lugg tries to lock up and control but Wildhauser gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wildhauser fails to move to back control.
Lugg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lugg is squirming around, avoiding Wildhauser's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Wildhauser looking to secure an arm triangle but Lugg defends it well.
Lugg tries to lock up and control but Wildhauser gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Wildhauser looking for a guillotine from mount but Lugg is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wildhauser is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lugg is surviving well by controlling Wildhauser's body position as best he can.
Wildhauser controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB2#
Wildhauser looking for a guillotine from mount but Lugg is having none of it.
Wildhauser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lugg wants to control but Wildhauser is having none of it.
Lugg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wildhauser pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lugg tries to hold on but Wildhauser postures up.
Lugg gets back to half guard.
Wildhauser wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wildhauser seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wildhauser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lugg is just riding it out for now. Wildhauser eventually gives up the hold.
Lugg works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Wildhauser looking to pass the guard.
Lugg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wildhauser manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lugg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wildhauser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lugg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wildhauser manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lugg's best efforts.
Wildhauser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wildhauser looking for a sweep. Not yet Wildhauser, not yet.
Wildhauser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Wildhauser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lugg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Wildhauser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wildhauser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lugg trying to keep a closed guard but Wildhauser is proving a slippery customer.
Frank Wildhauser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wildhauser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joe Lugg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lugg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wildhauser sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Wildhauser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lugg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Wildhauser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wildhauser has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Wildhauser!
Frank Wildhauser decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Irvin feints and as Lugg raises his hands in defense, Irvin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Irvin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lugg is keeping the position for now.
Lugg looking for a sweep. Not yet Lugg, not yet.
Lugg is working hard here to advance position.
Irvin postures up.
Lugg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irvin is one step ahead there.
Irvin is pushing down on Lugg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lugg is fighting to maintain full guard but Irvin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Irvin is controlling the pace.
Lugg wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is looking to advance position but Lugg won't allow it.
Lugg is looking to improve his position.
Irvin wants to free his trapped foot but Lugg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Irvin is trying to control the action in half guard but Lugg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Lugg is defending well.
Irvin is still trying to improve position.
Irvin moves nicely into side control.
Lugg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lugg is controlling Irvin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lugg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Irvin seems to be working for a kimura but Lugg defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Irvin wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
Lugg is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irvin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lugg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lugg moves into full guard.
Lugg 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lugg controlling the position.
Lugg is trying to keep Irvin in close.
Lugg keeping full guard, as Irvin tries to pass. #T3#
Lugg trying to keep a closed guard but Irvin is proving a slippery customer.
Irvin wants to pass the guard but Lugg is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lugg is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Irvin has his foot on Lugg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lugg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lugg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lugg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lugg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Irvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Irvin looking for a guillotine here but Lugg defends easily.
#T4#
Lugg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lugg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Irvin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Lugg 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.
#SUB2#
Irvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Irvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lugg wants to pass the guard but Irvin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irvin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Irvin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Irvin showed some decent athleticism there.
Paul Irvin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lugg is looking for a sweep. Irvin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lugg trying to control from the bottom.
Lugg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a kimura but Lugg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irvin to get the leverage.
Lugg is positioning himself well to prevent Irvin advancing to mount.
Lugg wants to control but Irvin is keeping busy.
Irvin slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is looking to advance position but Lugg won't allow it.
Lugg moves into full guard.
Irvin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lugg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lugg wants to sweep here but Irvin controlling him for the moment.
Lugg is controlling Irvin's posture.
Irvin postures up.
Lugg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Lugg keeping full guard, as Irvin tries to pass.
Lugg wants to sweep but no luck.
Lugg is pulling down on Irvin's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Irvin gets a double leg takedown into Lugg's guard.#T2#
Lugg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irvin being controlled here momentarily.
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irvin wants to control from the top but Lugg keeps moving.
Lugg trying to control the position.
Irvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lugg is retaining full guard.
Irvin advances to half guard. #T3#
Lugg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Irvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
Irvin preventing the sweep.
Lugg looking to control.
Irvin wants to control from the top but Lugg keeps moving.
Lugg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lugg is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lugg is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lugg advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Irvin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lugg seems to be working for a kimura but Irvin defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB#
Lugg is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Lugg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Irvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Irvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lugg is thwarting Irvin's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Irvin is defending against the submission attempts here by Lugg.
Irvin manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Irvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Irvin dives in for a single leg takedown but Lugg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lugg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Irvin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lugg can't do much from the bottom here.
Irvin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lugg's legs.
Irvin wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
Irvin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Irvin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugg prevents Irvin from moving into mount.
Irvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lugg tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Lugg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lugg tries to lock up and control but Irvin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Irvin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lugg is looking to escape.
Lugg tries to hold on but Irvin postures up.#SUB2#
Irvin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lugg manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Irvin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lugg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lugg sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Lugg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lugg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Irvin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Irvin wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
Lugg manages to get back to half guard.
Irvin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lugg wants to get back to full guard.
Lugg is pressing down on Irvin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lugg is trying to control the position but Irvin postures up. #T3#
Irvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lugg is trying to keep Irvin in close.
Lugg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lugg trying to keep a closed guard but Irvin is proving a slippery customer.
Irvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lugg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Lugg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irvin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Lugg drops back looking for a leg! Irvin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irvin manages to kick Lugg off! Lugg jumps back into Irvin's guard. #SUB#
Lugg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lugg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Lugg tries to free his leg and advance position but Irvin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Irvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lugg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Irvin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lugg frees his head nicely. Oh but Irvin has switched to an armbar! Lugg is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Irvin!
A victorious Paul Irvin 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Lugg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lugg maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Senchai could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lugg has cracked it and Senchai is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lugg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Lugg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Lugg waved his t-shirt featuring Phantom Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Torcida 43 - Breed Vs Chandler
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Grundmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lugg to the ground. Grundmann is now in Lugg's guard.
Grundmann looking to pass the guard.
Lugg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grundmann's guard. #REVR#
Grundmann looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lugg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundmann is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lugg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grundmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lugg has Grundmann in his guard.#REVB#
Lugg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grundmann wants to pass the guard but Lugg is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugg wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Grundmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lugg trying to control the position.
#T1#
Lugg 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.
Grundmann forces his way into half guard.
Grundmann wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
Lugg is looking for a sweep. Grundmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundmann is looking to take a break and control but Lugg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grundmann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Grundmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lugg is just riding it out for now. Grundmann eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grundmann wants to take a breather but Lugg is having none of it. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Grundmann 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.
#SUB2#
Grundmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lugg defends it well.
Lugg is concentrating on defense, preventing Grundmann from advancing position. #SUB2#
Grundmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lugg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lugg controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Grundmann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lugg sees it coming and defends easily.
Lugg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lugg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grundmann manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Grundmann controls Lugg momentarily but Lugg frees himself.
Lugg forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Lugg is trying to work for a kimura but Grundmann is defending well.
#SUB#
Lugg wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lugg tries to pass to full mount but Grundmann defends it.
We've been informed that Grundmann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grundmann is holding on to half guard well.
Grundmann tries to roll over but Lugg keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lugg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lugg wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Grundmann is defending against the submission attempts here by Lugg.
Grundmann manages to get to full guard.
Grundmann wants to sweep here but Lugg controlling him for the moment.
Lugg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundmann is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lugg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grundmann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grundmann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grundmann! #REVB#
Lugg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Grundmann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lugg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grundmann wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Grundmann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Lugg looking to score a takedown here. Grundmann is defending well but Lugg drives through and ends up in Grundmann's guard.
Lugg postures up.
Grundmann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Lugg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lugg pushing down on Grundmann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Lugg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grundmann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lugg is trying to work for a kimura but Grundmann is defending well.
Grundmann gets full guard.#T1#
Lugg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grundmann regains half guard.
Grundmann is looking for a sweep. Lugg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundmann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Lugg wants to work for an arm triangle but Grundmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grundmann gets back to full guard.
Grundmann keeping full guard, as Lugg tries to pass.
Lugg trying to move into half guard but instead Grundmann has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Grundmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grundmann pushing down on Lugg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lugg is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Grundmann is trying to work for a kimura but Lugg is defending well.
#T2#
Lugg is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Lugg is defending against the submission attempts here by Grundmann.
Lugg wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Grundmann is looking for a kimura but Lugg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grundmann to get the leverage.
Lugg wants to control but Grundmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grundmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lugg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lugg wants to control but Grundmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lugg has his hands clasped together around Grundmann's back. He's all about the action.
Lugg wants to improve his position but Grundmann is controlling well.
Grundmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Lugg is trying to maintain the position but Grundmann is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Grundmann seems to be looking for submissions.
Lugg is looking for a sweep. Grundmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grundmann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lugg!
Lugg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lugg gets full guard.
Grundmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grundmann's guard. #REVR##T4#
Grundmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Grundmann drops back looking for a leg! Lugg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lugg manages to kick Grundmann off! Grundmann jumps back into Lugg's guard.
Grundmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugg wants to control but Grundmann passes easily into half guard.
Michael Grundmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grundmann trying to control the action but Lugg is working from the bottom.
Lugg gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lugg keeping moving, preventing Grundmann from controlling successfully.
Grundmann controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Grundmann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Grundmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Lugg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Lugg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grundmann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lugg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grundmann has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Grundmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grundmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lugg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grundmann defends it well.
Grundmann is positioning himself well to prevent Lugg advancing to mount.
Grundmann is looking to control Lugg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grundmann avoid being mounted?#T1#
Grundmann tries to get to full guard but Lugg has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lugg is looking for a kimura here.
Grundmann wants to control but Lugg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lugg is trying to work for a kimura but Grundmann is defending well.
Grundmann trying to hold on to Lugg's head to control him but Lugg postures up.
#SUB#
Lugg is trying to work for a kimura but Grundmann is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lugg is looking to advance position but Grundmann won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grundmann wants to control but Lugg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lugg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grundmann is just riding it out for now. Lugg eventually gives up the hold.
Grundmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grundmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grundmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lugg wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Grundmann is working for a kimura but Lugg is defending it quite comfortably.
Lugg is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Grundmann is trying to work for a kimura but Lugg is defending well.
#SUB2#
Grundmann is looking for a kimura but Lugg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grundmann to get the leverage.
Michael Grundmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grundmann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lugg is holding on to half guard well.
Grundmann tries to pass to full mount but Lugg defends it.
Lugg is trying to get back to full guard.
Lugg moves into full guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lugg keeping full guard, as Grundmann tries to pass.
Lugg pulls Grundmann in close to prevent any damage.
Grundmann postures up.
Grundmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe Lugg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grundmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grundmann looking to pass the guard.
Grundmann wants to control from the top but Lugg keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grundmann is sitting in close to Lugg's body. Lugg has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Grundmann is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Grundmann is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lugg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Lugg!
Joe Lugg took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Phantom Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Torcida 39 - Breed Vs Monroe
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Stanky stuffs the takedown.
Stanky works the jab nicely.
Lugg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lugg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Stanky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stanky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luggs head. #ROC#
Lugg is rocked!
Stanky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lugg is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanky finish him?
Stanky lands a body punch.
Lugg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lugg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stanky is leaning against Lugg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stanky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lugg backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lugg wants to take the fight to the mat but Stanky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Franky Stanky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Lugg.
Stanky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luggs head.
Lugg can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanky.
Stanky throws a big uppercut that drops Lugg! More strikes from Stanky and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lugg lies dazed against the cage as Stanky celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Stanky!
Franky Stanky took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Torcida 36 - Greene Vs Coburn
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Liebknecht closes the distance and clinches.
Liebknecht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lugg can't get the takedown.
Liebknecht gets through Lugg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Lugg tries for a takedown but Liebknecht manages to get underhooks.
Lugg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Lugg.
Liebknecht lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lugg backwards.
A short uppercut from Liebknecht.
A short left from Liebknecht. #ROC#
Lugg is rocked!
Liebknecht lands with a light punch inside.
Lugg is still on wobbly legs! Can Liebknecht finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liebknecht pushes Lugg against the cage. Liebknecht is working some dirty boxing. Liebknecht pushes off with a quick right hook! Lugg goes down! Lugg tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Liebknecht moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Liebknecht!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Liebknecht thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Torcida 33 - Breed Vs Visigoth
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Lugg dives in for a single leg takedown but Calvero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Calvero is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Lugg tries to keep at a distance but Calvero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Calvero lands with a short shot to the head.
Lugg is looking for a takedown.
Calvero stops a takedown attempt from Lugg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lugg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lugg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calvero is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calvero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calvero.
Lugg looking for a takedown.
Calvero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lugg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Calvero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calvero is working Lugg over against the cage.
Calvero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calvero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luggs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calvero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calvero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Lugg is rocked!
Calvero creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lugg with a big uppercut! Lugg tries to clinch up but Calvero pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lugg to the mat! Lugg covers up and Calvero unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Finn Calvero!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Finn Calvero waved his t-shirt featuring Knockdown Clothes's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Torcida 29 - Payne Vs Knuckles
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Myers clinches with his opponent.
Lugg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Myers pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Lugg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Myers napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Lugg in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Myers is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Lugg!
Joe Lugg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Phantom Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Torcida 23 - Woodsen Vs Greene
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Lugg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snowdon as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Snowdon. No joy for Lugg on that attempt.
Snowdon with a jab.
Snowdon swings for the body but Lugg moves out of range.
Lugg fails with a takedown attempt.
William Snowdon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Lugg.
Snowdon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lugg.
Snowdon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snowdon connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugg slips a straight right by Snowdon.
Snowdon misses with a looping left.
Lugg feints the counter takedown.
Lugg has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Snowdon counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Lugg goes for a takedown attempt but Snowdon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Snowdon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Snowdon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snowdon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Snowdon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snowdon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lugg looks for a takedown but Snowdon sprawls well.
Lugg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snowdon.
Lugg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Snowdon defends it well.
Lugg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snowdon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Snowdon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lugg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
William Snowdon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snowdon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lugg moves away.
Snowdon throws out a powerful jab.
Snowdon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Snowdon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snowdon scores with a jab to the body.
Snowdon scores with a hook to the body. Lugg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snowdon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snowdon cracks Lugg with a good jab.
Lugg tries to move into range but Snowdon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Snowdon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lugg slips a jab from Snowdon.
Snowdon lands with an uppercut that bounces Lugg off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Lugg shoots in looking for a takedown but Snowdon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lugg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lugg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snowdon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Snowdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lugg looks for a takedown but Snowdon sprawls well.
Lugg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snowdon defends it nicely.
Lugg misses with a takedown
and Snowdon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snowdon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lugg under the eye.
Snowdon throws a body punch but Lugg moves out of range. #T4#
Lugg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lugg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snowdon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lugg is just out of range.
Snowdon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lugg manages to avoid it.
Lugg feints the counter takedown.
Lugg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lugg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snowdon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lugg shoots in looking for a takedown but Snowdon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lugg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snowdon throws a combination. Lugg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snowdon lands a glancing blow to the side of Lugg's head.
Lugg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snowdon.
Lugg with the counter takedown but Snowdon avoids it easily.
Snowdon cracks Lugg with a right hand to the side of the head.
William Snowdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Snowdon closes the distance and clinches.
Snowdon lands an uppercut.
Snowdon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Lugg is rocked!
Snowdon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lugg is still on wobbly legs! Can Snowdon finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snowdon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Snowdon.
Snowdon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Snowdon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lugg gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Snowdon gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Snowdon!
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Event:
SyFi 9
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for Lugg with that takedown attempt.
Nurmagabeeb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a wild body shot.
Lugg shoots in for a double leg but Nurmagabeeb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagabeeb throws out a counter right but Lugg avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Lugg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagabeeb was covering up waiting for the punch and Lugg finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Lugg has gone for a leg lock! Nurmagabeeb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lugg's guard.#REVB#
Nurmagabeeb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lugg is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nurmagabeeb frees his head nicely. Oh but Lugg has switched to an armbar! Nurmagabeeb is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joe Lugg!
Joe Lugg made sure to mention his sponsor, Phantom Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SyFi 1
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kankunnen shoots in and bounces Lugg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kankunnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lugg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kankunnen is pushing down on Lugg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lugg is fighting to maintain full guard but Kankunnen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Lugg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kankunnen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Kankunnen there. #SUB#
Lugg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kankunnen controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen slips a nice elbow through Lugg's hands, connecting with Lugg's forehead.
Kankunnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kankunnen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Lugg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Lugg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kankunnen working Lugg over with strikes.
Kankunnen lands strikes from half guard.
Kankunnen working Lugg over with strikes.
Kankunnen controlling the action here.
Lugg wants to improve his position but Kankunnen is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lugg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lugg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lugg is refusing to be controlled, as Kankunnen sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lugg looking for submissions off his back.
Lugg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arvins Bootcamp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Kankunnen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lugg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kankunnen 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#
Lugg actively working from the bottom here.
Lugg is in trouble now - Kankunnen has advanced to mount!
Kankunnen content just to control the position here.
Kankunnen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lugg hang on?
Kankunnen controlling from mount.
Kankunnen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lugg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lugg working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Kankunnen looking for a guillotine from mount but Lugg is having none of it. #T3#
Lugg is trying to escape the mount.
Lugg regains half guard.#SUB#
Lugg actively working from the bottom here.
Kankunnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Kankunnen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lugg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Lugg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kankunnen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lugg is trying desperately to improve position.
Kankunnen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lugg?
Lugg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kankunnen trying to control but Lugg is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kankunnen is working for a guillotine from mount but Lugg frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lugg is looking to improve his position but Kankunnen isn't that keen on the idea.
Kankunnen lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Kankunnen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lugg was covering up waiting for the punch and Kankunnen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Lugg is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kankunnen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lugg's body to avoid the submission. Lugg has instead reached around Kankunnen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lugg arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Lugg!
Joe Lugg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Lugg with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Brewer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Brewer breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lugg.#TD#
Brewer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lugg is trying to defend but Brewer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Lugg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brewer wants to take a breather but Lugg is having none of it.
Brewer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brewer slips a nice elbow through Lugg's hands, connecting with Lugg's forehead.
Brewer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brewer working the head and body with strikes.
Brewer trying to control the action but Lugg is working from the bottom.
Brewer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lugg on the ground.
Brewer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lugg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Brewer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lugg to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brewer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lugg pulls down on the head and he's put Brewer to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Lugg!
Joe Lugg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Dixon closes the distance and pushes Lugg back into the cage.#TD2#
Lugg gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dixon regains guard.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but Lugg is having none of it.
Lugg passes Dixon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dixon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dixon pushes Lugg off looking to stand but Lugg dives back in and keeps control.
Dixon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Lugg is looking for a kimura here.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. Lugg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lugg is looking for submissions but instead, Dixon has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Lugg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lugg pushes down on Dixon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Lugg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lugg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Lugg looking to secure an arm triangle but Dixon defends it well.
Dixon is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Lugg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lugg goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Dixon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lugg on the ground.#SUB2#
Lugg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lugg working for submissions but it's allowed Dixon to get to half guard.
Dixon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Lugg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Lugg is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Dixon slows the pace down in half guard.
Lugg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lugg has an active guard here but Dixon has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lugg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lugg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lugg looks winded!#T4#
Lugg tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Dixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Lugg actively working from the bottom here.
Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura but Lugg is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Lugg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dixon gets a takedown into half guard.
Lugg wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lugg has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dixon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dixon!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon lands an elbow.
Lugg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lugg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Lugg looking for a sweep but Dixon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dixon looking to control but Lugg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joe Lugg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lugg is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
Lugg regains half guard.
Dixon 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon controlling the action here.
Lugg wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Lugg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Dixon seems content to control.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lugg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dixon working Lugg over with strikes.
Lugg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lugg working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lugg isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dixon stacks Lugg on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dixon!
Lugg taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Lugg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lugg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lugg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
Lugg is breathing heavily.
Dixon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Lugg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lugg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lugg wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dixon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dixon working Lugg over with strikes. #SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dixon is nestled in close to Lugg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lowell Dixon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lugg shoots in and gets a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Lugg stops Dixon from standing up.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Lugg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dixon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dixon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dixon! #REVR#
Lugg is not content to let Dixon control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lugg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Dixon is taking a breather. Lugg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Lugg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lugg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
Dixon working Lugg over with strikes. #SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions off his back.
Lugg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dixon wants to control but Lugg is keeping him busy.
Dixon lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Lugg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dixon connects with a nice short shot to Lugg's temple. #SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dixon drops an elbow to the side of Lugg's head. #T3##SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions off his back.
Lugg moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Lugg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dixon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dixon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dixon passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lugg taking some punishment here, with Dixon in his half guard.
Dixon working Lugg over with strikes. #SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dixon winds up and cracks Lugg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Dixon.
Dixon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lugg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lugg actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Lugg is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lowell Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dixon 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lowell Dixon!
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