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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 16
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
The Light lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alyoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
As The Light tries to get set, Alyoshin tries to push him back and clinch up but The Light manages to avoid the attempt.#KD#
Alyoshin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends The Light sprawling to the canvas! The Light rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alyoshin finish him?!
#CUT#
It looks like Zsolt The Light has been cut.
The Light misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Alyoshin moves into the clinch.
A short right from Alyoshin on the inside. #ROC#
The Light is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alyoshin unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked The Light out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted The Light off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Grant Alyoshin!
A very excited looking Grant Alyoshin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 12
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Crunch! Newgate slams his shin into The Light's torso.
The Light swings for the body but Newgate moves out of range.
The Light has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newgate.
The Light misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Newgate counters with a crisp right hand that drops The Light! Newgate lets The Light back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
The Light is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zsolt The Light has been cut.
Newgate throws a front kick that sends The Light stumbling back into the cage.
The Light is still on wobbly legs! Can Newgate finish him?
The Light looks winded!
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!
Newgate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newgate lands a nice looking body kick.
Newgate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newgate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crack! A monster head kick from Newgate and The Light falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Newgate!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edward Newgate!
Edward Newgate seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RapidFC 27
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
The Light throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Light's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snyder under the eye.#KD2#
The Light waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Snyder. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Snyder to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#
Snyder is rocked!
The Light wants to get up but he can't break Snyder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oh Snyder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Light must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snyder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Snyder throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Light uses it to pass to side control.
#SU2#
The Light stands up and beckons Snyder to his feet.
The Light darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Snyder's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles The Light before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zsolt The Light!
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Event:
RapidFC 23
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Mek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Light circles away quickly and effectively.
Mek throws a right hand that The Light ducks under and follows up with a left that The Light also avoids with ease.
The Light half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mek wants to clinch.
The Light lands a nice hook to Mek's body. Mek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Light punishes Mek's body with a nice straight punch.
The Light steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mek is out on his feet! The Light sets himself and nearly takes Mek's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zsolt The Light!
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Event:
RapidFC 19
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
The Light misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Snyder moves into the clinch successfully.
Snyder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Light wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snyder stalling.
Snyder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Light gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Snyder is pushing The Light up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Snyder stalls.
The Light is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snyder.
The Light wants to break free but Snyder has control.
#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Snyder.
Snyder is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Snyder.#TD#
Snyder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snyder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Light is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snyder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snyder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Light really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snyder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Light preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snyder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snyder throwing strikes but missing.
Snyder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snyder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snyder won't allow The Light to get back to his feet.
Snyder throwing strikes from guard but The Light blocks nicely. #T2#
The Light is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snyder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Light is trying to control the position but Snyder postures up.
Snyder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snyder postures up in The Light's guard and throws a big left but The Light blocks it.
Snyder could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Light is looking to stand up but Snyder isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Light misses with an uppercut. Snyder saw that one coming.#CL#
Snyder clinches.
Snyder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snyder leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Snyder lands a nice uppercut.
Snyder controlling the action here for a moment.
Snyder is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snyder gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Snyder seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Snyder.
The Light lands a right hook to the body.
Jack Snyder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Snyder has closed the distance and engaged The Light in a clinch.
Snyder displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Light up against the cage.#T4#
Snyder stalling in the clinch.
The Light can't break the clinch.
Snyder wants to take the fight to the mat but The Light manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snyder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Snyder lands a shot to the body.
Snyder stalling against the cage.
Snyder has The Light pushed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snyder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Snyder dominated that round.
That's time! Snyder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The Light misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Snyder forces The Light back against the cage and clinches.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Snyder.#CL#
Snyder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snyder stalls.
Snyder is pushing The Light up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Light is trying to break the clinch but Snyder is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snyder displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Light up against the cage.
Come on Snyder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Snyder.
Snyder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Light lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snyder circles away quickly and effectively.
Snyder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Light pinned against the cage. The Light gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snyder scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Snyder has The Light up against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Light has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Snyder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Light can turn it around.
The Light is breathing heavily.
Snyder leaning against his opponent.
Snyder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Light up against the cage.
Snyder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Light can do to turn this around?
Snyder controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
The Light is trying to break free.
Snyder keeps control of The Light as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snyder scores with a hook to the body.
Snyder just leaning against The Light, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snyder.
A bit of stalling here from Snyder.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Snyder.#CL#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snyder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snyder tries to score a body lock takedown but The Light shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Snyder digs a right hand underneath The Light's ribcage. The Light let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snyder taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Snyder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snyder stalling in the clinch.
The Light prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Snyder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder stalls.
The Light looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snyder lands a left hand.
The Light gets underhooks to prevent Snyder's takedown attempt.
#T4#
The Light prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack Snyder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Light wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snyder leaning his opponent against the cage.
Snyder stalling in the clinch.
Snyder is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on The Light's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Light being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Snyder.
Snyder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Snyder dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Snyder moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Snyder to work.
Snyder has The Light pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Light manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
The Light breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Light paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like The Light was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Light stuffs the takedown attempt from Snyder. Snyder gets slowly back to his feet.
The Light throws a hook to the side of Snyder's head but Snyder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Snyder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snyder avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Snyder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Snyder is pushing The Light up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
The Light wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snyder displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Light up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Snyder.
Snyder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snyder is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Snyder.
The Light throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As The Light tries to get set, Snyder tries to push him back and clinch up but The Light manages to avoid the attempt.
Zsolt The Light is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Light lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snyder circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
The Light throws a hook but Snyder avoids it easily.
Jack Snyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snyder lands with a nice body punch.
The Light takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Light circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches.
The Light wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snyder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Light's elbow.
Snyder digs a right hand into The Light's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Light's gas tank.
Snyder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Snyder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snyder.
Snyder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Light gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
The Light breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snyder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Light avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##CL#
Snyder closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Snyder.
The referee calls for Snyder to work.
Snyder taking a breather.
Snyder slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zsolt The Light has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Snyder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Snyder.
The Light throws a shot from downtown. Snyder moves away and avoids it.
Snyder slips under a jab from The Light.#CL#
Snyder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snyder keeps control of The Light as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Light is trying to break the clinch but Snyder has him pressed against the cage.
The Light misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Light is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from The Light on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Snyder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snyder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Snyder!
Jack Snyder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
The Light throws a right hand that Zusi ducks under and follows up with a left that Zusi also avoids with ease.
The Light lands a nice shot to the body.
Zusi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Light cracks a nice hook into Zusi's ribs.
The Light jabs Zusi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zusi looks winded!
The Light is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Zusi like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Zusi from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zsolt The Light!
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Event:
RapidFC 12
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
The Light misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Benson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
The Light pulls Benson into guard.
Benson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Light works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Light knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benson on the ground.
The Light trying to control the position here.
The Light is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benson is controlling him.
Benson throwing strikes from guard but The Light blocks nicely.
The Light looking to control.
The Light working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Light works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Light is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benson is controlling him.
The Light tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Light is looking to stand up but Benson isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Benson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Light's head.
Benson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Light works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benson won't allow The Light to sweep him here.
Benson chips away with some ground and pound.
The Light wants to get back to his feet but Benson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benson gets to his feet and stands over The Light, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! The Light felt that one! Benson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save The Light from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Benson!
A pretty intense looking Randall Benson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
The Light shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tew's guard.
The Light is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Light.
The Light throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Light will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Light.
The Light trying to control but Tew is working from the bottom.
The Light scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tew pulls The Light in close to prevent any damage.
The Light postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Light lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Light working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Light content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Light accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
The Light wants to control from the top but Tew keeps moving.
The Light looking to pass the guard.
The Light showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Light in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Light trying to control the position from guard on top but Tew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Light throwing strikes from guard but Tew blocks nicely.
The Light lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
The Light has gone for a leg lock! Tew slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Light's guard.#REVB##SUB#
The Light is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tew is aware though and is defending well.
The Light trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
The Light working for a triangle but Tew defends it easily.
Tew showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Tew trying to control the position from guard on top but The Light is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Light pulls Tew in close to his closed guard and prevents Tew from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Light has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tew has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Light tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tew controls the position.
The Light is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on The Light's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Light keeps Tew under control for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Tew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Light, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tew has a couple of punches blocked by The Light.
Tew lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Zsolt The Light will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Light dives in for a single leg takedown but Tew sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tew darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Tew lands a big uppercut and The Light crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but The Light looks OK. Tew waves The Light back to his feet!#ROC2#
The Light is rocked!
The Light shoots in for a takedown but Tew shows good takedown defense.
Oh The Light is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Tew gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tew unloads with a big right hand that wobbles The Light! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tew is unloading with more strikes now! The Light drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Tew!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Lupo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The Light trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lupo is stalling in the full guard.
Lupo postures up.
Lupo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Light's guard.
Lupo not doing much here.
Lupo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Light tries to kick Lupo off but Lupo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Light does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lupo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
The Light is trying to get back to full guard.
Lupo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lupo is trying to control the action in half guard but The Light is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Light connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupo's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Frennick Lupo has been cut.
The Light is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
The Light closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lupo did well to prevent The Light getting side control.#T2#
Lupo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lupo.
Lupo has a closed guard, preventing The Light from standing up.
Lupo trying to control the position.
The Light controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Light trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Light manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Lupo passes The Light's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lupo is looking to advance position but The Light won't allow it.
Lupo wants to take a breather but The Light is having none of it.
Lupo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lupo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lupo working The Light over with strikes.
Lupo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Light with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Light is looking to escape.
Lupo wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Light keeps working. #T4#
The Light is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Light is in trouble now - Lupo has advanced to mount!
Lupo avoids the attempt from The Light to control.
Lupo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lupo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Light tries to lock up and control but Lupo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lupo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lupo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frennick Lupo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frennick Lupo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lupo tries to keep at a distance but The Light has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
The Light escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The Light rushes Lupo and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Lupo jumps guard.
The Light preventing the sweep.
Lupo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Light can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, if Lupo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupo'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.#T1#
The Light is refusing to be controlled, as Lupo sits in half guard.
The Light tries to kick Lupo off in order to stand up. Lupo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lupo is looking to take a break and control but The Light is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Light wants to get back to his feet.
Lupo controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on The Light's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Light tries to buck Lupo off but Lupo is having none of it.
The Light seems a little lost for a moment, as Lupo dominates the positioning.#SU#
Lupo decides to stand back up.
The Light misses with a takedown attempt - Lupo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Light tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lupo swivels and escapes.#TD2#
The Light shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lupo's guard.#ES#
Lupo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. The Light presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The Light is breathing heavily.#BC#
Lupo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Lupo shoots for a double leg takedown but The Light sprawls well. He's pushed Lupo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frennick Lupo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Lupo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Light is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lupo is controlling him.
The Light keeping moving, preventing Lupo from controlling successfully.
Lupo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Further stalling from Lupo.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lupo is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Lupo wants to control from the top but The Light keeps moving.
The Light punching from the bottom - just letting Lupo know he's still in a fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Light looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Lupo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Light.
Frennick Lupo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsolt The Light.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Light is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frennick Lupo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frennick Lupo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - The Light looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Light tries to bum rush Lupo with a series of wild strikes but Lupo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Light closes the distance and clinches up with Lupo, looking for a takedown. The Light pushes Lupo against the cage but Lupo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lupo throws a big counter combination but The Light scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lupo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Light can do to turn this around?#TD2#
The Light scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lupo gets back to half guard.
Lupo is pressing down on The Light's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupo looking to control.
Lupo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Light manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lupo wants to control from the top but The Light keeps moving. #T1#
Lupo is really struggling to control The Light but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lupo 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.
The Light keeping moving, preventing Lupo from controlling successfully.
Lupo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lupo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The Light is looking for a sweep.
Lupo controlling the position.
The Light looking for a sweep but Lupo has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Lupo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lupo wants to control the pace but The Light is squirming around nicely.
The Light tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lupo wants to control the pace but The Light is squirming around nicely.
Lupo scoring with strikes but The Light is staying in there.
Frennick Lupo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lupo trying to control but The Light is having none of it.
Lupo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Light is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zsolt The Light has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Light punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frennick Lupo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lupo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frennick Lupo!
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