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Event:
SyFi 91
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Branch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lezama.
Lezama shoots in looking for a takedown. Branch tries to sprawl out of it but Lezama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Branch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lezama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Branch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Branch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Branch lands with a nice body punch.
Branch throws a nice looking combination but Lezama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Titus Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch works over Lezama's head and body with a nice combination.
Lezama has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Montreal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Branch.
Branch scores with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Branch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branch misses with the combination.
#T1#
Branch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Titus Branch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Branch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lezama is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lezama throws a one two combo.
Lezama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice jab there from Branch.
Branch throws a series of punches but Lezama moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Branch.
Branch jabs at Lezama's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branch tries to bum rush Lezama with a series of wild strikes but Lezama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Branch misses.
Lezama throws a head kick but Branch moves out of range.
Branch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Branch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Branch connects with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Branch scores with a four punch combination!
Lezama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Branch is working the combinations to good effect here.
Branch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lezama if he has to take too many more of those.
Branch misses with a body kick.
Branch tries to bum rush Lezama with a series of wild strikes but Lezama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Branch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Lezama clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Branch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Branch misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Lezama is predictable there #TD2#
and Branch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Branch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lezama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lezama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lezama! #REVR#
Lezama trying to control the position but Branch is working away.
Branch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lezama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lezama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Branch trying to control but Lezama postures up.
#ES2#
Branch pushes Lezama off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Branch.
#T4#
Branch misses with a body kick.
Lezama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Branch lands a jab-cross combination.
Lezama swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Branch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Branch misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branch throws a series of punches but Lezama moves out of range.
Branch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Branch throws a wild body kick that Lezama sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lezama moves away.
Lezama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Branch misses with a double jab
and Lezama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Branch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lezama tries to close the distance and clinch but Branch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lezama wants to clinch.
Branch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Branch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lezama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branch throws a combination. Lezama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lezama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branch.
Lezama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lezama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Titus Branch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lezama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branch.
Lezama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Lezama misses with a takedown attempt - Branch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Branch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lezama tries to clinch but Branch is having none of it.
Lezama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Branch throws a series of punches but Lezama avoids them all with ease.
Branch cracks Lezama with an open hand slap.
Lezama is looking to clinch but Branch is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Branch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Branch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lezama at a distance.
Lezama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Branch scores with a jab to the body.
Branch misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Branch.
Lezama blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Branch.
Lezama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Branch misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branch throws a right hand that Lezama ducks under and follows up with a left that Lezama also avoids with ease.
Branch lands a two punch combo.
Branch throws a nice looking combination but Lezama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Lezama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Branch is breathing heavily.
Branch throws a combination. Lezama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Branch swats away the attempt to clinch by Lezama.
Branch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lezama.#T3#
Lezama dives in for a single leg takedown but Branch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Branch throws a low kick, looking for Lezama's leg but Lezama calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lezama misses the target.
Branch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lezama.
Branch wants to counter the offense by Lezama and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramiro Lezama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lezama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branch.
Lezama ducks under a wild hook from Branch.
Branch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lezama is looking to counter punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lezama. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Branch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Branch throws a nice looking combination but Lezama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lezama seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lezama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Branch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lezama.
Lezama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Lezama doesn't manage to clinch there - Branch circles away.
Lezama tries to clinch up but Branch circles away and keeps his distance.
Branch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lezama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lezama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Branch lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lezama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branch stalks Lezama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lezama's face. Lezama staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Branch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lezama tries to land a leg kick but Branch saw it coming and moves away.
Lezama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Branch defends well and Lezama ends up having to push Branch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Branch slips a jab and a cross from Lezama.
Branch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Branch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Branch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Lezama to counter with a crisp jab.
Branch throws a head kick that misses.
Ramiro Lezama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Branch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lezama tries to clinch but Branch is having none of it.
And Branch tries to counter it with a takedown but Lezama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lezama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Branch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lezama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branch checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Branch. #T1#
Branch misses with the combination.
Branch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lezama rather than just go for the knockout.
Lezama works over Branch's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Titus Branch has been cut.
Branch throws a series of strikes that have Lezama backpedaling.
Branch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lezama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lezama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branch.
A right-left combo lands from Branch.
Branch misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Branch.
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!
Lezama moves out of range of the body kick from Branch.
Branch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lezama circles away quickly and effectively.
Branch throws a series of punches but Lezama avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Branch. No joy for Lezama on that attempt.
Lezama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Branch throws a series of strikes that have Lezama backpedaling.
Branch lands with a nice combination. Lezama backs away looking to recover.
Lezama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lezama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Branch misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Lezama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branch.
Lezama slips a jab and a cross from Branch.
Lezama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Branch does no damage.
Lezama tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Branch manages to circle out of the way.
Branch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Lezama.
A punch combination from Branch misses.
Lezama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Branch throws a shot to the body.
Lezama tries to clinch up.
Branch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lezama. #T4#
Lezama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Branch looks to move away, Lezama throws a big counter combo but Branch just gets out of the way.
Branch misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lezama has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Branch.
Branch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lezama.
Branch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lezama back to the cage. Branch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lezama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Branch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Titus Branch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Branch misses with a two punch combination.
Lezama appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramiro Lezama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Branch looks to land a combination but Lezama avoids it well.
Lezama darts in looking for a takedown but Branch gets double underhooks and turns Lezama into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramiro Lezama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lezama scores with a one two! Branch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Branch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Branch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Branch!
Titus Branch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 424 Co., into his post fight interview.
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 8
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Lezama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez cracks Lezama with a good jab.
No joy there for Lezama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Lezama moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez clobbers Lezama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Lezama counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lezama ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Lezama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lezama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Lezama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lezama.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Lezama saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lezama counters with a two punch combo.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Lezama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lezama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Lezama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lezama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a combination. Lezama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Lezama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Lezama both land. Nice combination.
Lezama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Lezama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lezama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Stan Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Lezama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lezama misses with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Lezama attempts a counter takedown but Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Lezama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lezama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lezama is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Lezama avoids it with no problem.
Stan Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lezama tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Lezama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lezama ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.#T3#
Lezama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lezama defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Lezama.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Lezama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lezama.
Lezama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lezama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lezama throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Lezama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez tests Lezama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lezama slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a jab when Lezama was well out of range.
Lezama slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Lezama defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Lezama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lezama doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Lezama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lezama is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Lezama feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanchez stalks Lezama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lezama's face. Lezama staggers backwards, shaken.
Lezama slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Lezama's head but Lezama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lezama scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Lezama counters with a left to the body.
Lezama avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Lezama seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lezama throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Lezama slips under a jab from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Sanchez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Lezama throws a big counter combination but Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lezama moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lezama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stan Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lezama avoids a kick to the body.
Lezama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Lezama throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Lezama seems unphased.
Lezama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Lezama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lezama avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook but Lezama blocks it.
Lezama is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lezama tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Lezama throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Lezama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lezama moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lezama on the side of the head.
Lezama throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Lezama appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lezama blocks a jab.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lezama counters with a straight right hand.
Lezama lands with a nice combination. Sanchez backs away looking to recover.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Lezama throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Lezama swinging wildly here.
Lezama moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Lezama avoids it well. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Lezama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lezama throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Lezama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Lezama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lezama slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Lezama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Lezama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lezama seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Donk. Sanchez catches Lezama right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Lezama knows he should have avoided that one.
Lezama blocks a jab.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lezamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Lezama ducks down to avoid it.
Lezama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lezama ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lezama.
Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lezama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lezama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Lezama saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a hook but Lezama blocks it.
Lezama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Lezama counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Lezama avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Lezama throws a big counter combination but Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Lezama knows he should have avoided that one.
Lezama blocks a jab.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Lezama's head.#T4#
A combination from Lezama does no damage.
Lezama throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Lezama misses its target.
Lezama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Lezama moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there
and Lezama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lezama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Lezama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez tries to counter with a clinch but Lezama shakes him off and moves away.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lezama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Lezama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lezama throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Lezama moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
It looked like Lezama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lezama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lezama misses with a wild combination.
Lezama throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Lezama counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Lezama wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lezama counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lezama.#TD#
Lezama shoots in and bounces Sanchez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Lezama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lezama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez wants to stand but Lezama is controlling the position.
Lezama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lezama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lezama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lezama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Lezama stands up and waves to Sanchez to follow him.
Lezama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lezama needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Lezama saw that one coming.
Lezama staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Lezama ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Lezama wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lezama throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanchez misses.#T3#
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Lezama counters with a nice body shot.
Lezama tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Lezama clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Lezama manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there
and Lezama counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stan Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lezama slips under a jab.
Lezama avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Lezama is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Lezama blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lezama misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Lezama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lezama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab. #T4#
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!#CL#
Lezama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lezama working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Lezama moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Lezama throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ramiro Lezama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez moves out of range as Lezama throws a body kick.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Lezama's shoulder, as Lezama tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lezama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Lezama throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Lezama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stan Sanchez.
I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Sanchez!
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 5
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Bunny rushes Lezama and presses him up against the cage.
Lezama is trying to push Bunny away but Bunny has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lezama tries for a takedown but Bunny manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunny.
A short right from Bunny on the inside.
Bunny has Lezama pushed against the cage.
Bunny lands a body shot.
A short right from Bunny on the inside.
Lezama tries to pull guard but Bunny forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lezama is trying to break the clinch but Bunny is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bunny lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Bunny.
A short left from Bunny.
Lezama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunny leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bunny throws a head punch that misses.
Lezama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunny has him pressed against the cage.
Bunny gets through Lezama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lezama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunny taking a breather.
Bunny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lezama backwards.
A short right from Bunny.
Bunny working aggressively here.
Lezama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Bunny.
Bunny misses with a body punch.
Lezama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bunny walks away with a smile on his face. Lezama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suicide Bunny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramiro Lezama.#CL#
Bunny clinches up with Lezama and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunny.
Bunny managing to block the knees to the body from Lezama.
Bunny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Bunny gets through Lezama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bunny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lezama backwards.
Lezama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lezama wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Lezama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lezama blocks the strikes from Bunny.
Lezama throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bunny is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Lezama decides to stand back up. #CL#
Bunny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lezama, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunny scores with a shoulder strike.
Bunny lands with a left to the head.
Lezama is trying to break free.#T3#
Bunny cracks Lezama with a nice body shot.
Bunny is struggling to control the position.
Lezama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunny.
Bunny lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Lezama is rocked!
Bunny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lezama is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunny finish him?
Bunny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lezama.
Bunny lands with a left to the head.
Bunny lands a shot to the body.
Lezama looks winded!
Bunny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunny digs a right hand into Lezama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lezama's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lezama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bunny walks away with a smile on his face. Lezama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bunny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lezama takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Bunny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bunny scores with a shot to the side of Lezama's head.
Bunny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunny unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lezama! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bunny is unloading with more strikes now! Lezama drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suicide Bunny!
Suicide Bunny took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 424 Co. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
NJMMA #55
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Lezama misses with a double jab.
Miyagi attempts a counter takedown but Lezama avoids it well and moves away.
Miyagi looks to land a combination but Lezama avoids it well.
Lezama throws a fast counter high kick but Miyagi manages to duck under it in time.
Lezama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyagi walks into a left hand.
Lezama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miyagi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown but Lezama shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lezama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miyagi sprawls well initially but Lezama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Lezama keeps him under control.#T1#
Lezama trying to mount his opponent but Miyagi defends it. #SUB2#
Lezama is working for a submission of some sort.
Miyagi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lezama.
Miyagi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lezama on the ground.#SU2#
Lezama stands up from half guard.
Lezama throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyagi tries to counter with a takedown but Lezama is quick to defend against it.
Lezama feints a jab promting Miyagi to slip. Lezama then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miyagi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Miyagi tries to keep at a distance but Lezama has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Miyagi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miyagi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miyagi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lezama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miyagi is working for takedown but Lezama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miyagi is breathing heavily.
Lezama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lezama stops a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
#BC2#
Lezama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lezama shoots in looking for a takedown. Miyagi tries to sprawl out of it but Lezama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miyagi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miyagi attempts a counter takedown but Lezama avoids it well and moves away.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Lezama circles away.
Lezama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Lezama circles away.
#T3##TD2#
Lezama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miyagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lezama distracts Miyagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lezama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lezama is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyagi has wrist control.
Lezama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Lezama gets to his feet. Miyagi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lezama as he jumps to the side.
Lezama scores with a jab.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miyagi.
Lezama works Miyagi's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Lezama moves into the clinch.
Miyagi has Lezama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lezama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lezama is trying to force a seperation but Miyagi has the dominant position.
Miyagi has Lezama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lezama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lezama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lezama lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Lezama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lezama is looking to break free of the clinch but Miyagi has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramiro Lezama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lezama digs a good body shot into Miyagi's ribs.
Lezama stuns Miyagi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lezama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lezama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miyagi.
Lezama misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Lezama has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lezama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Lezama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miyagi is looking for a takedown.
Lezama is trying to break the clinch but Miyagi is controlling him.
Miyagi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lezama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lezama prevents the takedown attempt.
Lezama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miyagi.#T1#
Lezama taking a breather.
Lezama is trying to break the clinch but Miyagi is controlling him.
Lezama has had enough of the clinch but Miyagi keeps him there for the moment.
Lezama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
#BC2#
Lezama manages to break the clinch.
Lezama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lezama is looking to land body kicks.
Lezama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Lezama drives through with a takedown into Miyagi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lezama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Lezama lands a couple of digs.
Lezama sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Lezama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lezama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyagi is fending him off so far but Lezama persists. Nope, Miyagi circles away and we're back to standing.
Lezama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lezama leaves Miyagi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lezama moves into range and clinches up with Miyagi.#T3#
Lezama is looking to break free of the clinch but Miyagi has double underhooks.
Miyagi tries to pull guard but Lezama won't allow it.
Lezama is trying to break the clinch but Miyagi has him pressed against the cage.
Miyagi jumps guard but Lezama stands there with Miyagi around his waist. Miyagi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lezama's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Lezama manages to break the clinch.
Miyagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Lezama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miyagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Lezama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lezama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Miyagi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lezama.
Lezama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lezama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lezama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lezama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyagi defending well though.
Miyagi wants to control but Lezama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lezama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Lezama 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Miyagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lezama pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramiro Lezama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lezama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miyagi shoots for a takedown but Lezama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miyagi misses with a takedown attempt - Lezama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Lezama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miyagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lezama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lezama lands a nice short elbow.
Lezama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miyagi's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lezama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyagi defending well though. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miyagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lezama.
Miyagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lezama.
Lezama works his way into full mount!
Lezama landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Lezama.
Lezama working Miyagi over with strikes here.
Lezama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lezama is landing with some decent strikes but Miyagi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lezama is landing with some decent strikes but Miyagi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lezama has a good base and remains in mount.
Lezama throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Miyagi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lezama sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lezama misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lezama lands a big shot there that rocks Miyagi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Lezama.
Lezama throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Miyagi because Lezama loaded up on that one.
Lezama lands a couple of good shots and Miyagi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Miyagi covering up well under a series of strikes from Lezama.
Lezama punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ramiro Lezama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyagi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lezama misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Lezama is persistently looking for the submission but Miyagi is defending it well.
#T3#
Lezama struggling to land strikes to the head as Miyagi covers up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lezama controlling the positon.
Miyagi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lezama.
Lezama missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Lezama tightening his grip on Miyagi, looking for the choke.
Lezama lands a shot to the body. #T4##SUB2#
Lezama is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lezama is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lezama gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lezama gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lezama apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Miyagi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lezama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Lezama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miyagi looking for a sweep but Lezama has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ramiro Lezama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miyagi blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramiro Lezama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lezama 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramiro Lezama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Lezama pushes Ramsey up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lezama pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lezama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramsey throws an elbow that misses. Lezama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramsey's guard. Nice move by Lezama!#REVB#
Lezama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lezama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lezama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Lezama gets to his feet - Ramsey follows without any prompting.
Ramsey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Ramsey.
Ramsey fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##TD2#
Lezama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ramsey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Lezama stands and steps away. Ramsey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lezama throws the kick towards the body but Ramsey avoids it.#CL2#
Lezama rushes Ramsey and presses him up against the cage.
Ramsey is trying to break free.#BC2#
Lezama manages to break the clinch.
Lezama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramsey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lezama sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Lezama there.
Lezama connects with the punch.
Ramiro Lezama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey avoids the head kick by Lezama.
#TD2#
Ramsey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lezama to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Ramsey scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lezama instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lezama breaks from the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Lezama shoots in and bounces Ramsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lezama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lezama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lezama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramsey striking off his back but it's not causing Lezama any problems.
Lezama wants to control from the top but Ramsey keeps moving.
Lezama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lezama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Lezama stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lezama misses with a double jab.
Ramsey is looking to counter the offense by Lezama and move into the clinch.#T4#
Lezama misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Ramsey tries to keep at a distance but Lezama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lezama tries to break the clinch but Ramsey is controlling the position. #BC#
Ramsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lezama has managed to clinch.
Ramsey misses with the head strike.
Ramsey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lezama has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Lezama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ramsey is trying to keep an underhook but Lezama manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lezama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lezama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramiro Lezama 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#
Lezama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Lezama moves into range and clinches up with Ramsey.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramsey.
#TD2#
Lezama is trying to trip Ramsey. He has hold of a leg but Ramsey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lezama persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ramiro Lezama has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lezama preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Lezama gets to his feet. Ramsey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lezama clinches up with Ramsey and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lezama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lezama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Lezama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lezama. #T1#
Lezama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lezama prevents Ramsey from escaping the position.
Lezama throws an elbow but Ramsey slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU2#
Lezama stands up. #CL2#
Lezama has Ramsey up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Lezama manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ramsey throwing strikes from guard but Lezama blocks nicely. #T2#
Ramsey is looking to work some ground and pound but Lezama has wrist control.
Lezama tries to strike from the bottom.
Lezama 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##SUB2#
Lezama is trying to work for a kimura but Ramsey is defending well.
#SU2#
Lezama decides to return to a standing position.
Lezama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lezama throws a combination. Ramsey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ramsey shoots in looking for a takedown but Lezama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramsey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lezama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Ramsey misses with a takedown
and Lezama counters with a left and a right that stings Ramsey.
Ramsey ducks right into an uppercut from Lezama.
A nice combination there by Lezama.
#ROC2#
Ramsey is rocked!
Lezama throws an overhand right that has Ramsey reeling! Lezama follows up with more punches and Ramsey is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramiro Lezama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Lezama misses. #CL2#
Santana tries to keep at a distance but Lezama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lezama letting Santana take a breather here.#TD2#
Lezama pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lezama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lezama manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Lezama manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Santana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lezama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lezama.#CUT2#
It looks like Derrick Santana has been cut.
Santana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lezama.
Santana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lezama.
Lezama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lezama avoids the head kick by Santana.
Lezama misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Lezama misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Lezama tries to get set, Santana tries to push him back and clinch up but Lezama manages to avoid the attempt.
Lezama lands a right hook to the body.
Lezama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santana counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lezama throws a one two combo.
Lezama dodges the punch combination from Santana.
Lezama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Lezama looks to move away, Santana throws a big counter combo but Lezama just gets out of the way.
Lezama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Lezama clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Santana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lezama.
Derrick Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramiro Lezama.
Santana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lezama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lezama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santana walks away with a smile on his face. Lezama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Santana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santana tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lezama manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Lezama moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lezama blocks a body shot from Santana.
Lezama lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Santana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lezama avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
Santana stalls.
Santana effectively controlling the action here.
Santana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramiro Lezama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Santana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Santana. Those never looked like landing.
Lezama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santana as he jumps to the side.
Lezama throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily.
Santana is looking to counter the offense by Lezama and move into the clinch.
Lezama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramiro Lezama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lezama gets caught flat footed, as Santana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lezama has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Lezama blocks nicely.
Santana is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Santana's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Santana 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.
Lezama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santana seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santana misses with a head kick.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lezama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santana as he avoids it easily.
Santana tries to counter by clinching up but Lezama breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Lezama takes the fight into the clinch.
Lezama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
Santana stalls. #BC2#
Lezama breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lezama gets a clinch.
Santana pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Santana misses with a body punch.
Lezama is trying to break the clinch but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
Santana stalling in the clinch.
Lezama is trying to pull guard but Santana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Derrick Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramiro Lezama.
Lezama is trying to force a seperation but Santana has the dominant position.
Lezama misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Santana fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Lezama.
A bit of stalling here from Santana.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Santana has picked Lezama up - he's going for a ride! Santana dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lezama desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Santana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santana in particular looking to stall.
Santana seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lezama for as long as he can get away with.
Lezama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana trying to control from half guard but Lezama is working away.
Santana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Santana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Santana's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lezama throws a head kick that misses.
Santana tries to counter by clinching up but Lezama breaks away and moves out of range.
Santana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lezama to score with a decent uppercut.
Lezama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lezama falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Santana moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lezama breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana slips a jab and a cross from Lezama.
Santana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lezama sprawls and moves away.
Lezama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santana.#T1#
Lezama closes the distance and clinches up with Santana, looking for a takedown. Lezama pushes Santana against the cage but Santana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lezama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santana tries to avoid it but Lezama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santana to the ground. Santana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Lezama clinches up with Santana and pushes him back against the cage.
Lezama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santana taking a breather.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana stalling the fight.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Santana pulls Lezama into guard.
Lezama is looking to work some ground and pound but Santana has wrist control.#T2##SUB#
Lezama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lezama wants to stand and escape but instead Santana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Santana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lezama has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle.
Santana is in close to Lezama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lezama 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.
Santana 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.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Santana 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.
Santana wants to control from the top but Lezama keeps moving. #SUB#
Santana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lezama dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Santana is trying to control the position but Lezama postures up.
Lezama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Lezama decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santana, up you get!
A big left from Lezama misses.
Santana attempts a counter takedown but Lezama avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Lezama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Lezama tries to get set, Santana tries to push him back and clinch up but Lezama manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lezama as Santana shoots in.#CL2#
Lezama gets a clinch.
Santana is stalling here.
Lezama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lezama.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lezama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Santana is rocked!#BC2#
Lezama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Santana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramiro Lezama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Lezama instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Lezama breaks the clinch.
Lezama tries a head kick but it misses.
Santana tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lezama manages to circle out of the way.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Lezama has cracked Santana with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Lezama lands another huge swinging hook and Santana tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Santana, before Lezama can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramiro Lezama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Lezama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chapman manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Chapman tries to sprawl but Lezama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chapman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lezama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU2#
Lezama stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lezama.
Lezama connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Chapman.
A punch combination from Lezama misses.
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Lezama circles away.
#T1#
Lezama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Lezama moves into the clinch successfully.
Chapman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chapman trying to control the position but instead, Lezama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chapman into the cage.
Lezama keeps control of Chapman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Lezama manages to break the clinch.
Chapman wants to clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chapman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lezama counters with a three punch combo that has Chapman backing up. Chapman nods at Lezama to acknowledge the strikes.
Lezama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lezama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Lezama closes the distance and clinches.
Lezama can't break the clinch.
Lezama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lezama's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Lezama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chapman is looking to control Lezama's arms but Lezama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chapman has his back to the cage.
Lezama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chapman has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lezama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lezama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chapman has him pressed against the cage.
Lezama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Lezama has hold of one of Chapman's legs. Chapman is fighting the takedown attempt but Lezama gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Chapman is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lezama frees his head nicely. Oh but Chapman has switched to an armbar! Lezama is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chi Chapman!
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Event:
CEFC 274
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Lezama lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Bucky Henderson has been cut.
Henderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lezama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lezama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lezama throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lezama enables Henderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lezama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Lezama's brow.
Henderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Lezama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lezama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Lezama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lezama looking to control.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.
Henderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lezama for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lezama tries to counter with a clinch but Henderson shakes him off and moves away.
Lezama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lezama is just out of range.
Lezama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lezama swinging wildly here.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Lezama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lezama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Lezama avoids them all with ease.
Lezama tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Henderson throws a body punch but Lezama moves out of range.
Lezama is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Lezama. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Lezama moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Lezama manages to break the clinch.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lezama is defended easily by Henderson.
Bucky Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramiro Lezama.
Lezama looks winded!
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Lezama clinches up against the cage.
Lezama tries to pull guard but Henderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4##TD#
Henderson wants the takedown. Lezama is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lezama's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Lezama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Henderson is working Lezama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lezama working a defensive guard here.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 Bucky Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bucky Henderson's cut.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lezama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lezama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Ramiro Lezama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Lezama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lezama tries to pull guard but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lezama backwards.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lezama's elbow.
Henderson has Lezama pressed against the cage.
Henderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bucky Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Lezama working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lezama up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Henderson.
Lezama is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lezama is defending well for now.
Henderson tries to work over Lezama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Lezama avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Henderson taking a breather.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lezama tries to pull guard but Henderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bucky Henderson.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Bucky Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a right hand that Lezama ducks under and follows up with a left that Lezama also avoids with ease.
Henderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lezama.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lezama!
Lezama looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Lezama gets a clinch.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Lezama avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Lezama controls the action.
#TD2#
Lezama manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lezama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lezama is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lezama as he avoids it easily.
Lezama slips a straight right by Henderson.
A little jabbing left from Lezama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lezama's hands.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Lezama controls the action.
Henderson has Lezama pressed against the cage, preventing Lezama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramiro Lezama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bucky Henderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Lezama does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Henderson feints and as Lezama raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson pushing down on Lezama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Lezama dodges it nicely.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lezama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Lezama trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henderson stops Lezama from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Henderson is trying to control. Lezama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson misses with a head shot. Lezama uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lezama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Lezama blocks nicely.
Henderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lezama ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Lezama dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lezama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Lezama. #TD#
Henderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lezama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henderson is in Lezama's guard.
Henderson won't allow Lezama to sweep him here. #T2#
Henderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lezama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lezama has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Bucky Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Lezama keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Henderson content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Henderson works his way into full mount!
Henderson wants to control the pace but Lezama is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bucky Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bucky Henderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Lezama moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Lezama is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lezama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lezama tries to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling the position.
Lezama can't break the clinch.
Lezama wants to break free but Martinez has control.
#TD2#
Lezama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lezama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Lezama wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lezama pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Martinez distracts Lezama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martinez stops Lezama from standing up.
Martinez is standing up over Lezama. Lezama looks to escape but Martinez dives into side control.
Lezama is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Lezama defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lezama takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lezama stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lezama is looking for a sweep.
Martinez prevents Lezama from escaping the position.
Lezama holding on.
Lezama managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Martinez.
#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Martinez.
Lezama avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Martinez.
Lezama tries to improve position but can't.
Martinez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lezama defending against the ground and pound.
Lezama wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Lezama.
Lezama looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.#T4#
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Lezama is just out of range.#CL2#
Lezama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martinez stalling in the clinch.
Lezama has had enough of the clinch but Martinez keeps him there for the moment.
Lezama blocking some punches.
Lezama is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lezama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lezama tries to score a body lock takedown but Martinez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lezama.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lezama or not.
Lezama has had enough of the clinch but Martinez keeps him there for the moment.
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 Barry Martinez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Martinez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lezama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt - Lezama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lezama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lezama throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lezama does no damage.
Martinez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lezama.
Lezama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martinez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##CL2#
Lezama drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lezama.
Lezama is trying to force a seperation but Martinez has the dominant position.
Martinez has Lezama pressed against the cage, preventing Lezama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lezama tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
Lezama stalling in the clinch.
Lezama blocks an uppercut.
Lezama lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Martinez jumps into guard, dragging Lezama to the mat.
Lezama wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving. #T2##SU2#
Lezama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lezama scores with a hook to the body. Martinez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lezama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martinez moves to clinch but Lezama breaks away
and Martinez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lezama tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Lezama pushes him off.
Lezama is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ramiro Lezama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lezama throws a head kick that misses.
Lezama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martinez counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lezama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lezama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Lezama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
Martinez is stalling here.
#T4#
Lezama fails to pull guard.
Lezama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Lezama jumps guard and drags Martinez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lezama pulls Martinez in to control the position.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lezama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martinez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramiro Lezama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lezama drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Lezama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez stalling in the clinch but Lezama improves position.
Lezama has had enough of the clinch but Martinez keeps him there for the moment.
Lezama has had enough of the clinch but Martinez keeps him there for the moment.
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lezama's efforts to push away.
Lezama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lezama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lezama blocks a body shot from Martinez.
Lezama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Lezama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martinez taking a breather.
Lezama tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it.
Lezama is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.
Martinez prevents Lezama from breaking the clinch.
Lezama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Lezama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lezama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lezama tries a knee to the head but Martinez blocks it.
Ramiro Lezama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinez. #T2#
Lezama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Lezama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lezama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lezama is trying to break free.
Martinez scores with a shoulder strike.
Lezama is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Lezama working hard to break the clinch.
Martinez keeps control of Lezama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lezama wants to get back to striking at distance but Martinez won't allow it.
Lezama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Lezama is trying to force a seperation but Martinez has the dominant position.
Lezama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lezama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martinez walks away with a smile on his face. Lezama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barry Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramiro Lezama.
Lezama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lezama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Lezama.
Lezama goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Barry Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lezama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Martinez moves into range and clinches up with Lezama.
A frustrated look appears on Lezama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lezama being controlled against the cage.
Lezama is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Lezama throws an elbow but misses.
Lezama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lezama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martinez after a bit of a struggle.
Lezama misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Martinez.
Lezama tries to score a body lock takedown but Martinez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martinez controlling the action here for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lezama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martinez smiles and moves away.
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 Barry Martinez.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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