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Event:
C4 - XXXII - Williams v Diesel
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Lightning misses with a lunging right hand
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lightning throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lightning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lightning misses with a left hand
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Lightning misses.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lightning misses with a head kick.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lightning throws a counter high kick but Green was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lightning takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Might Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Lightning misses its intended target.
Green 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.
The fighters circling - Lightning throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lightning on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning cracks Green with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lightning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lightning avoids the body shot from Green.
#T1#
Lightning misses the body punch
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lightning throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Lightning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green swings for the body but Lightning moves out of range.
Lightning is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Green.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lightning. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lightning avoids the body shot from Green.
Lightning connects with a jab.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lightning throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lightning misses the target.
Green moves out of range as Lightning strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lightning. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Green releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightning was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lightning rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Lightning moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightning.
Lightning is looking to counter punch.
Lightning misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Lightning.
Lightning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green lands a nice hook to Lightning's body. Lightning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightning.
Lightning misses with a straight right.
Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lightning lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lightning delivers a nice body kick.
Lightning throws a front kick that sends Green stumbling back into the cage.
Lightning takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lightning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
Lightning fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lightning misses with an uppercut.
Lightning throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Lightning misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a nice leg kick.
Lightning takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lightning looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lightning scores with a nice strike.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Lightning off balance momentarily.
Lightning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Green with a nice cross.
Lightning throws a body shot but no joy.
Lightning scores with a sloppy right hand. Green should have avoided that one.
Green blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for Lightning.
Green lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Lightning.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Green cracks Lightning with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Green has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lightning to stand back up!#ROC2#Lightning is rocked!
Lightning misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Lightning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green throws out a counter right but Lightning avoids it with no problem.
Lightning walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Green swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Green!
An out of breath Mike Green thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C4 XXVII - Abner vs. Pwent
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Escobar 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Juanito Escobar has been cut.
Escobar walks into a stiff left hand from Lightning.#KD#
Lightning drops Escobar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Escobar looks back up at him and smiles so Lightning waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Escobar is rocked!
Lightning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar lands with a hook. Lightning tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobar throws a body punch but Lightning moves out of range.
Lightning is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Lightning. #KD#
Lightning cracks Escobar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Escobar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lightning finish him?
Good leg kick by Escobar.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Lightning. #KD#
Lightning lands a big head kick that sends Escobar tumbling to the mat! Lightning takes a step backwards and waves Escobar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lightning looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming.
A big left from Lightning misses.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Lightning avoids it easily.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Lightning slips under a jab from Escobar.
Escobar 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.
Lightning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lightning lands a front kick.
Lightning misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Lightning lands a big uppercut and Escobar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Escobar looks OK. Lightning waves Escobar 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!
Escobar avoids the body shot from Lightning.
Lightning goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightning throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Escobar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lightning uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lightning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lightning gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Might Lightning!
Might Lightning 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:
C4 XX - Viginti Poeliis
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Wu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lightning but Lightning pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Wu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lightning keeping full guard, as Wu tries to pass.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu stopping the sweep attempt from Lightning.
Lightning utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Wu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wu prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1##SUB2#
Wu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lightning, who protects the arm well.
Wu scores with punches from side control.
Lightning can't do much from the bottom here.
Lightning is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Wu tries for a kimura but Lightning is defending well.
Lightning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lightning is working hard here to advance position.
Wu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2##SUB2#
Wu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lightning, who protects the arm well.
Lightning is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Wu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lightning has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lightning is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lightning keeps working.
Lightning tries to bench press Wu off him but Wu keeps the position. #T3#
Wu in side control, throwing shots but Lightning defends.
Lightning is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Wu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wu working the ground and pound but Lightning is defending the strikes.
Lightning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Lightning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lightning tries to buck Wu off but Wu is having none of it.#SUB2#
Wu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lightning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB2#
Wu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Wu tries for a kimura but Lightning is defending well.
Lightning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wu working away.
Lightning is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Wu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Wu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lightning, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Wu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wu wants to control but Lightning is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lightning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lightning is trying to improve his position.
Yuxiang Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wu taking a break here but Lightning is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lightning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Wu trying to control but Lightning is working from the bottom.
Lightning wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wu is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wu avoids the attempt from Lightning to control.#SUB2#
Wu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lightning is surviving well by controlling Wu's body position as best he can. #T2#
Wu prevents Lightning from getting the reversal.
Wu throws some wild stikes that Lightning manages to avoid easily.
Wu throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lightning is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wu wants to take Lightning's back here but Lightning is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wu tries to control but Lightning wriggling away.
Wu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lightning because Wu loaded up on that one.
Wu tries to control but Lightning wriggling away.
Lightning wants to hold on but Wu pushes him away.
Lightning is squirming around, avoiding Wu's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Wu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lightning is now in Wu's guard. A big mistake from Wu there, giving up the dominant position!
Wu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lightning trying to control but Wu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lightning engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lightning cracks Wu with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB2#
Wu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lightning has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wu working for a triangle but Lightning defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Wu pushes a forearm under Lightning's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lightning is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuxiang Wu!
Yuxiang Wu is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yuxiang Wu made sure he mentioned Carnage , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
C4 XVII - Might vs. Arcot
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Ramathorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lightning is just out of range.
Ramathorn catches Lightning with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lightning lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramathorn's sensitive parts.
Lightning connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramathorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lightning.
Lightning misses with a body kick.
Lightning throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ramathorn blocks a head kick by Lightning.
Lightning lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Arcot Ramathorn has been cut.
Ramathorn throws a body punch but Lightning moves out of range.
Ramathorn misses the jab.
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!
Lightning throws a leg kick which misses Ramathorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramathorn tries to avoid it.
Ramathorn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lightning lands a brutal head kick. Ramathorn looks out on his feet and Lightning throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Might Lightning!
Might Lightning retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Might Lightning rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
C4 XII - Evans vs. Lightning
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Lightning explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lightning misses with a head kick.
Lightning swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Evans lands with a hook. Lightning tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Evans catches Lightning right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Evans clinches.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Lightning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lightning working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the cage.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Lightning.
Lightning tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans working aggressively here.
Lightning tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Evans lands a right hand.
Lightning throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lightning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
Lightning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lightning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Evans working aggressively here.
Lightning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightning pushes Evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Lightning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Lightning has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Evans seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lightning can turn it around.
Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Lightning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning lands with a right to the head.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Lightning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Lightning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans blocks a body shot from Lightning.
A head punch on the inside from Lightning fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.
A left hand lands to the body for Lightning.
Lightning lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lightning.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Lightning.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Lightning's head.
Lightning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lightning lands with a left to the head.
Lightning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Lightning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lightning has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Lightning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Evans.
Lightning stalling the fight.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Lightning digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Lightning.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lightning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lightning presses Evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lightning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightning.
Lightning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lightning presses Evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lightning is working Evans over against the cage.#T4#
Lightning struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Lightning blocks an uppercut.
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!#BC2#
Lightning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lightning swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lightning throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lightning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lightning. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightning keeps Evans at a distance using the push kick.
Evans 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.
Lightning lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lightning turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lightning. That's going to slow Evans down.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Lightning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lightning misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning dominated that round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lightning swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lightning.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lightning connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans lands a nice hook to Lightning's body. Lightning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans looks to score with a jab to the body but Lightning is just out of range.
Evans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lightning throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lightning with the inside leg kick.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Lightning misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning connects with a leg kick.
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
As Lightning tries to get set, Evans tries to push him back and clinch up but Lightning manages to avoid the attempt.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lightning manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lightning goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Lightning tries to get set, Evans tries to push him back and clinch up but Lightning manages to avoid the attempt.
Evans wants to clinch up but Lightning keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Lightning throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lightning lands a nice looking body kick.
Lightning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans avoids the body shot from Lightning.
Lightning misses with a body kick.
Evans moves out of range of the leg kick from Lightning.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Lightning circles away.
Lightning is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lightning lands a nice hook to Evans's body. Evans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lightning throws a nice outside leg kick.
Might Lightning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lightning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Lightning scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lightning throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lightning connects with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lightning. Evans shrugs it off though.
Lightning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lightning - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Lightning looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Lightning lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lightning!
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lightning.
Evans 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.
Evans moves out of range as Lightning throws a body kick.
Lightning lands a body shot.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Evans misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lightning.
Lightning throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
As Lightning tries to get set, Evans tries to push him back and clinch up but Lightning manages to avoid the attempt.
Lightning scores with the left hand. Evans knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Evans takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lightning works the jab nicely.
Lightning buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lightning. Evans shrugs it off though.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lightning.
Lightning delivers a nice body kick.
Lightning waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Lightning moves away and avoids it.
Lightning throws a nice head kick!
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lightning tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lightning misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Lightning tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Lightning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lightning lands a front kick.
Lightning throws a body kick that misses.
Evans seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Evans tries to bum rush Lightning with a series of wild strikes but Lightning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lightning delivers a nice body kick.
Lightning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lightning throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Lightning lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightning throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Evans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lightning throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lightning scores with a spinning back kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Lightning is looking to land body kicks.
Evans tries to clinch up but Lightning circles away and keeps his distance.
Lightning goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lightning avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans throws a body punch but Lightning moves out of range.
Lightning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Evans rather than just go for the knockout.
Lightning lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lightning.
Lightning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Lightning coming out on top.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Lightning circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lightning throws out the jab.
Lightning lets loose with a powerful body kick. Evans will feel that in the morning.
Lightning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Lightning lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab from Lightning.
Lightning looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lightning throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Evans moves out of range as Lightning throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Lightning. #CL#
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lightning, pushing him back against the cage.
Lightning blocking some punches.
Lightning blocks an uppercut.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans blocks a body shot from Lightning.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans tries a body shot but Lightning blocks it.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightning's elbow. #T2#
Evans scores with a shoulder strike.
Evans working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lightning throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
Evans tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lightning manages to circle out of the way.
Lightning pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Lightning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lightning connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Lightning cracks Evans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightning thumps Evans with a low kick.
Evans moves out of range as Lightning throws a body kick.
#T3#
Lightning dips to his left and cracks Evans with an uppercut!
Lightning misses with a body kick.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Lightning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Lightning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans tries to clinch there but Lightning circles away.
Lightning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lightning scoring well with a low kick there.
Lightning lands with a hook. Evans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Evans.
Lightning misses with a body kick.
Evans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lightning is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Lightning connects with a body shot.
Lightning throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lightning throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Lightning keeps the fight on the outside.
Lightning tries to land a leg kick but Evans saw it coming and moves away.
Evans tries to clinch up but Lightning circles away and keeps his distance.
Lightning misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Lightning goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lightning lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Evans blocks a head kick by Lightning.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Evans's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Lightning looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Lightning throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans is looking to clinch but Lightning is avoiding it.
Evans moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLightning.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans misses with a hook to the body
#KD2#
and Lightning counters with a head kick that drops Evans to the mat! Evans scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Evans is rocked!
Lightning connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lightning on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lightning pounces like a tiger and cracks Evans with a vicious hook! Evans is down but not out! Lightning follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Might Lightning!
Might Lightning is the new middleweight champion!
Might Lightning bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
C4 - The Seventh
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
TheBuilder gets caught flat footed, as Lightning shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
TheBuilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lightning.
Lightning postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lightning preventing the sweep.
Lightning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lightning is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lightning working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of TheBuilder's head.
Lightning is looking to work some ground and pound but TheBuilder has wrist control.
TheBuilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lightning is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if TheBuilder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lightning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TheBuilder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheBuilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but TheBuilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheBuilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
TheBuilder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lightning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Lightning content to stall in guard here.
Lightning postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
TheBuilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lightning throws a big right hand that misses.
Lightning postures up and lands a big shot to TheBuilder's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lightning cracks TheBuilder with a solid left hand.
Lightning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#TheBuilder is rocked!
Lightning postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! TheBuilder covers up, he's hurt! Lightning keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lightning and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lightning can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Might Lightning!
Our winner, Might Lightning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CMMA 38 Rizzo vs Army Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Marius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lightning is out of range.
Lightning defending well as Marius loads up on a big left hand.
Lightning slips a jab and a cross from Marius.
Lightning lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Lightning.
Lightning seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marius lands a jab.
Lightning misses with a lunging right hand
and Marius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Might Lightning 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.#TD#
Lightning drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning is looking to work some ground and pound but Marius has wrist control.
Marius keeping moving, preventing Lightning from controlling successfully.
Lightning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lightning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lightning trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Marius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marius is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lightning has Marius pulled in close to control his posture.
Lightning tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Lightning is trying to keep Marius in close.
Lightning looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lightning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lightning 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.
Marius controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lightning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lightning walks into a left hand.
Marius misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Marius slams his shin into Lightning's torso.
Lightning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marius! But no joy.
Marius takes one to the chin there.
Marius fakes the leg kick and cracks Lightning in the body.
Lightning throws an off balance right hand
and Marius counters with a stiff right hand.
Lightning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lightning tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lightning somewhat.#T4#
Lightning fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marius throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Lightning.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lightning looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marius has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lightning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marius.
Marius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lightning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marius ducks under a wild hook from Lightning.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gaius Marius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Marius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marius connects with the punch.
Lightning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaius Marius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lightning throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Marius counters with a nice right hand that sends Lightning toppling to the canvas! Lightning scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marius finish him?!#ROC2#Lightning is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marius lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lightning - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Marius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaius Marius!
Gaius Marius is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Gaius Marius rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CMMA 29 Tripple C
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning staying out of range there.
Lightning with the counter takedown but Toure avoids it easily.
Lightning shoots and misses
and Toure counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lightning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toure loads up on a big right hand but Lightning slips the punch.
Toure definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toure looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toure tries to move into range but Lightning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Toure misses its intended target.
Toure takes one on the button.
Might Lightning 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.
Lightning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lightning lands a right hook to the body.
Toure takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lightning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Lightning avoids the body shot from Toure.
A big right from Toure misses.
Lightning feints the counter takedown.
Lightning works Toure's body with a nice hook.
Toure tries to move into range but Lightning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lightning scores with a sloppy right hand. Toure should have avoided that one.
Toure throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lightning cracks Toure with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lightning slips under a jab.
Lightning feints the counter takedown.
Lightning tests Toure's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lightning lands a body shot.
#T2#
A big right from Toure misses.
Lightning drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toure defends it well.
Toure walks into a straight right hand from Lightning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
Toure stuffs the takedown attempt from Lightning. Lightning gets slowly back to his feet.
Lightning has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saidou Toure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Might Lightning.
Lightning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toure.
Lightning feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Toure as Lightning shoots in.
Lightning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toure.
Lightning fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Toure misses the target.#T3#
Lightning's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toure under the eye.
Toure swings for the body but Lightning moves out of range.
#TD2#
Lightning drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Toure knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lightning on the ground.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Toure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightning content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Lightning throws a big right hand that misses.
Lightning wants to pass the guard but Toure is keeping the position.
Lightning postures up in Toure's guard and throws a big left but Toure blocks it.
Toure avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lightning 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.
Toure misses with a wild body shot.
Lightning comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lightning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toure.
Lightning shoots in and drives through. Toure sprawls well.
Lightning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toure stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Toure takes one to the side of the head.
Lightning shoots for a takedown but Toure saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toure is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lightning connects with a single shot there.
Lightning slips a jab from Toure.
Toure ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lightning moves away.
Lightning stuns Toure with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Lightning manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Toure on his heels. He'll look to pass Toure's guard now, I'm sure.
Lightning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lightning is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning throwing strikes from guard but Toure blocks nicely.
Toure on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Toure tries to get out of the position.
Toure can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lightning controls the pace.#T1#
Lightning distracts Toure with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lightning controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightning trying to control but Toure is working from the bottom.
Lightning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toure is keeping the position for now.
Lightning works over Toure with some ground and pound from guard.
Toure being controlled here, momentarily.
Lightning postures up in Toure's guard and throws a big left but Toure blocks it. #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.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Toure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toure looking for a sweep. Not yet Toure, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lightning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toure sprawls well. Toure wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lightning gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lightning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Might Lightning seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Lightning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saidou Toure is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lightning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toure stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Lightning bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lightning taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Lightning is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toure is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lightning in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Toure gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Toure takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Might Lightning has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toure taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightning connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning looking to control but Toure is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Lightning jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Toure manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning 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.#R3#
Lightning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toure doesn't seem bothered though.
Lightning shoots in and drives through. Toure sprawls well.
Toure stuffs the takedown.
Lightning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lightning misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toure counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lightning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Toure rather than just go for the knockout.
Toure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lightning misses with a wild body shot.
Lightning slips a jab from Toure.#T1#
Lightning shoots in and drives through. Toure sprawls well.
Saidou Toure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Might Lightning.
Lightning lands a glancing blow to the side of Toure's head.
Lightning looks to throw the jab but Toure is out of range.
Lightning connects with a right hand. Toure shakes it off.
Toure misses the shot to the body.
Lightning jabs Toure right on the nose. Toure blinks but takes it well.
Toure throws a one two combo.
Lightning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toure keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toure avoids the body shot from Lightning.
Lightning misses with a straight right. #T2#
Toure takes a swing at Lightning's ribcage but misses.
Lightning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toure.
It looked like Toure was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lightning.
A jab from Lightning finds it's way through Toure's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightning lands a nice shot that snaps Toure's head back.
Lightning throws an off balance right hand
and Toure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lightning takes a swing at Toure's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Toure misses the target.
Lightning throws a shot to the body.
Lightning scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Lightning.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Lightning.
A jab from Lightning finds it's way through Toure's defenses.
Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Toure.
Lightning cracks Toure with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lightning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toure slips under a jab from Lightning.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lightning.
Toure keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lightning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toure's head.
Lightning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toure is fending him off so far but Lightning persists. Nope, Toure circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Lightning fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toure was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lightning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toure is fending him off so far but Lightning persists. Nope, Toure circles away and we're back to standing.
Lightning throws a lazy uppercut
letting Toure counter with a right hand.
A big right from Lightning misses.
Lightning looks to land a right hand but Toure moved out of range.
Toure swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toure looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lightning walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightning misses with a looping right.
Lightning bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lightning connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Toure lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lightning circles away quickly and effectively.
Toure misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightning.
Toure defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lightning.
Toure is looking to counter punch.
Lightning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toure.
Nice straight punches there by Lightning. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lightning.
Lightning scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lightning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
Lightning looks to land a left hand but Toure moved out of range nicely.
Lightning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Toure on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lightning misses with a hook.#T1#
Lightning throws an off balance right hand
and Toure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lightning shoots in looking for a takedown. Toure tries to sprawl out of it but Lightning keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toure manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lightning lands a jab to Toure's midsection.
Lightning cracks Toure with a good jab.
Lightning connects with a body shot that sends Toure's belly button to the back.
Lightning moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Lightning misses the body punch
and Toure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toure slips a straight right by Lightning.
Lightning cracks a nice hook into Toure's ribs.
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toure manages to avoid it.
Toure takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Lightning closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Lightning remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lightning with the ground and pound but Toure regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Lightning seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Toure is in trouble now - Lightning has advanced to mount!
Lightning looking to control but Toure is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toure is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lightning trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lightning moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Toure has worked his arm free - good work by Toure!
#SUB2#
Lightning tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lightning has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lightning scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lightning is trying to get an arm triangle but Toure is defending well.
Lightning landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning dominated that fourth round.
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!#R5#
Lightning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toure swivels and escapes.
Lightning throws a hook but Toure blocks it.
The fighters circling - Toure throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toure is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lightning misses with a wild body shot.
Toure was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lightning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toure was well out of range. Poor timing from Lightning.
Toure swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toure misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lightning just misses with a punch to the body.
Lightning lands a right hook to the body.
Lightning lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Lightning with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toure counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lightning throws a body shot but no joy.
Lightning walks into a stiff left hand from Toure.
Lightning connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toure misses with a straight left.
Lightning throws an off balance right hand
and Toure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lightning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lightning misses with a body shot
letting Toure counter with a right hand.
Toure misses with a hook.
Lightning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saidou Toure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Toure throws a right hand that Lightning ducks under and follows up with a left that Lightning also avoids with ease.
Toure throws the left hand but Lightning avoids the punch easily.
Lightning tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A shot to the liver by Lightning. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toure manages to avoid it.
Toure swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lightning works Toure's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Lightning lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toure doesn't seem phased though.
Toure throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toure doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lightning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saidou Toure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Might Lightning.#T3#
Lightning staying out of range there.
Lightning scores with a nice strike.
Lightning tries for a takedown but Toure circles away easily
and Toure counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lightning ducks right into an uppercut from Toure.
Lightning throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Lightning is rocked!
Lightning misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Toure misses the target.
Lightning is still on wobbly legs! Can Toure finish him?
Lightning misses with a straight left.
Toure misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Lightning decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Toure's guard.
Lightning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Toure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lightning seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Lightning pushing down on Toure's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightning tries to pass to full mount but Toure defends it.
Lightning throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Toure to regain full guard.
Lightning throwing strikes but missing.
Lightning wants to pass the guard but Toure is keeping the position.
Lightning connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Might Lightning.
Well Lightning 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Might Lightning!
Might Lightning is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
CMMA 22 Obaminator vs Koslov
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lightning swivels and escapes.#TD#
Lightning looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sinclair!
Lightning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sinclair on the ground.
Sinclair taking a bit of punishment here - Lightning scoring with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Sinclair has been cut.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Lightning is working Sinclair over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lightning in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sinclair struggling a bit here.
Sinclair tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Lightning stalls from top position.
Lightning scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Sinclair seems a little lost for a moment, as Lightning dominates the positioning.
Sinclair is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lightning is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sinclair has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lightning working away.
Lightning lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Sinclair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sinclair tries to improve position but can't.
Sinclair keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lightning lands a few punches from side control.
Sinclair looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sinclair takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Lightning scores with punches from side control. #CUT#That has opened up Anthony Sinclair's cut even more.
Lightning lands an elbow.
Sinclair struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Lightning stalls from top position.
Sinclair is looking to regain half guard here but Lightning keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lightning thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sinclair tries to bench press Lightning off him but Lightning keeps the position. #T3##SUB#
Lightning thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lightning taking a breather here. #SUB#
Lightning tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lightning has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sinclair is not content to let Lightning control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lightning wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sinclair, who protects the arm well.
Sinclair is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lightning off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Lightning defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sinclair's arms.
You can see the frustration on Lightning's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightning trying to control the hands but Sinclair won't let him.
Well, with Sinclair on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lightning is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Sinclair's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sinclair shoots in looking for a takedown but Lightning manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sinclair's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Lightning scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Might Lightning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lightning lands strikes from half guard.
Lightning works his way into side control.
Lightning is looking to take a break and control but Sinclair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lightning cracks Sinclair with a big elbow. #CUT#Anthony Sinclair's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Sinclair's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Might Lightning! |
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Event:
CMMA 15 Oliveira vs Adams
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Skelton moves into the clinch.
Skelton landing knees to the body.
Lightning dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lightning is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skelton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skelton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lightning is defending well for now.
Skelton landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Might Lightning has been cut.
Skelton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lightning avoids it.
Lightning blocks a body shot from Skelton.
Lightning taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lightning as Skelton tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning tries for a takedown but Skelton manages to get underhooks.
Lightning blocks a body shot from Skelton.
Lightning drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skelton pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Might Lightning. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lightning gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Lightning throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lightning in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lightning has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightning tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Skelton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lightning works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lightning prevents Skelton from escaping the position.
Skelton is being controlled here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skelton can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Lightning cracks Skelton with a big elbow.
Lightning creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skelton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Lightning is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skelton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lightning content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sloppy strikes there by Lightning.
Skelton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Lightning tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Skelton is being controlled here. #SUB#
Lightning is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skelton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lightning is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Skelton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lightning postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skelton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lightning working the ground and pound from side control.
Skelton taking a bit of punishment here - Lightning scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Lightning crashes against the mat.
Lightning in side control, throwing shots but Skelton defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightning throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lightning throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lightning happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Might Lightning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Might Lightning's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Skelton clinches up with Lightning and pushes him back against the cage.
Skelton looking to throw knees to the head but Lightning is blocking nicely.
Skelton lands a knee to the body.
Skelton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lightning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skelton can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lightning tries to score a body lock takedown but Skelton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Lightning gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lightning throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skelton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lightning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lightning frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lightning landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
You get the feeling that Skelton really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lightning looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lightning lands with some strikes.
Skelton taking shots to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tom Skelton has been cut.
Lightning with shots to the head and body - Skelton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lightning content just to control the position here.
Lightning has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Lightning in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Lightning connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Lightning is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Skelton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lightning controlling from the full mount.
Lightning seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Skelton for as long as he can get away with.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lightning landing shots from mount.
Lightning tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Lightning fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lightning landing punches.
Lightning takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Lightning has hold of Skelton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Skelton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lightning looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Lightning lands a big elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Tom Skelton's cut even more.
Lightning cracks Skelton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lightning postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Skelton looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#The cut above Tom Skelton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Skelton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Might Lightning! |
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Event:
CMMA 8 Torkoly vs Little
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Bones gets caught napping as Lightning dives in and scores a takedown. Bones manages to retain guard.
Lightning working some strikes from top position.
Lightning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lightning lands a couple of digs.
Lightning pushes down on Bones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bones keeping hold of Lightning's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lightning lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Lightning in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lightning!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Might Lightning! |
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