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Event:
KIFC 23
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Lineburger misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Vegas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lineburger is trying to defend but Vegas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lineburger tries to get to full guard but Vegas has control of the leg.
Lineburger trying to hold on to Vegas's head to control him but Vegas postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas thows a huge punch but Lineburger dodges it nicely.
Vegas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Lineburger actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineburger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lineburger.
Vegas throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Vegas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vegas with a nice head shot there.
Vegas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vegas is fighting to break Lineburger's control of his arms but Lineburger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Lineburger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vegas stands up over Lineburger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vegas stands up over Lineburger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2##SUB#
Lineburger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vegas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vegas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vegas content to stall in guard here.
Lineburger keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
Lineburger wants to sweep here but Vegas controlling him for the moment.
Vegas lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas throwing strikes but missing.
Vegas cracks Lineburger with a solid left hand.
Vegas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Lineburger being controlled here, momentarily.
Vegas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lineburger has momentary wrist control but Vegas slips an elbow through the middle.
Vegas postures up.
Vegas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lineburger's head.
Vegas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vegas with a nice head shot there.
Vegas landing with the ground and pound.
Vegas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Vegas 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.
Vegas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vegas stands up over Lineburger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vegas postures up.
Vegas cracks Lineburger with a solid left hand.
Lineburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegas throws a strike but Lineburger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lineburger wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving.
Vegas pulls Lineburger in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lineburger postures up in Vegas's guard and throws a big left but Vegas blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Las Vegas dominated that 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.#R2#
Vegas defending well as Lineburger loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas darts in looking for a takedown but Lineburger gets double underhooks and turns Vegas into the cage.
Lineburger misses with a body shot.
Vegas shoots in for a takedown but Lineburger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Lineburger clinches.
Lineburger prevents the takedown attempt.
Talmadge Lineburger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Las Vegas.
Lineburger tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Vegas lands a takedown into guard.
Lineburger keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lineburger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vegas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lineburger's head.
Lineburger wants to sweep here but Vegas controlling him for the moment. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Lineburger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vegas landing with the ground and pound.
Vegas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vegas working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Vegas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vegas forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vegas connects with a nice short shot to Lineburger's temple.
Vegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lineburger's head.
Vegas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lineburger is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Lineburger has hold of Vegas's hands but Vegas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vegas working the head and body with strikes.
Vegas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vegas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#Lineburger is rocked!
Vegas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lineburger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vegas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vegas throwing shots but Lineburger is blocking nicely.
Vegas is controlling the pace.
Vegas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Lineburger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Lineburger tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vegas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lineburger seems to have got his legs back now.
Las Vegas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vegas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#Lineburger is rocked!
Lineburger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vegas slows the pace down in half guard.
Lineburger wants to improve his position but Vegas is controlling well.
Vegas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Vegas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vegas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lineburger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Lineburger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lineburger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lineburger seems to have got his legs back now.
Vegas working Lineburger over with strikes.
Lineburger wants to control but Vegas is keeping busy.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lineburger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vegas is nestled in close to Lineburger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vegas is nestled in close to Lineburger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lineburger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lineburger.
Vegas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lineburger keeping full guard, as Vegas tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Las Vegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vegas takes the fight into the clinch.
Vegas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vegas has Lineburger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lineburger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vegas goes for a takedown attempt but Lineburger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Talmadge Lineburger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Las Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vegas has managed to clinch.
Vegas goes for a takedown attempt but Lineburger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Vegas moves away from the strike by Lineburger.
Lineburger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vegas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lineburger shoots in but no luck this time.
Vegas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lineburger.
Lineburger looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Vegas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lineburger.
Vegas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lineburger is fending him off so far but Vegas persists. Nope, Lineburger circles away and we're back to standing.
Lineburger misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
so Vegas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lineburger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vegas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vegas wants to control from the top but Lineburger keeps moving.
Vegas is stalling in the full guard.
Talmadge Lineburger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lineburger is trying to keep Vegas in close.
Vegas landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lineburger working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lineburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vegas.
Lineburger trying to control the position.
#T3#
Vegas pushing down on Lineburger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lineburger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vegas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lineburger wants to improve his position but Vegas is controlling well.
Vegas controlling the action here.
Lineburger wants to get back to full guard.
Vegas winds up and cracks Lineburger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vegas is thwarting Lineburger's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Vegas 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.
#T4#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lineburger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vegas working Lineburger over with strikes.
Lineburger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vegas connects with a couple of short punches.
Vegas wants to control from the top but Lineburger keeps moving.
Las Vegas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lineburger 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Las Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vegas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Las Vegas!
Our winner, Las Vegas, 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:
KIFC 15
Date: Feb 20, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Goostain Runkums cracks Lineburger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lineburger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Goostain Runkums finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Talmadge Lineburger has been cut.
Goostain Runkums waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lineburger.
Goostain Runkums will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lineburger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Goostain Runkums throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Lineburger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goostain Runkums did well to prevent Lineburger getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lineburger wants to pass to mount but Goostain Runkums is defending the position.
Goostain Runkums trying to hold on to Lineburger's head to control him but Lineburger postures up.
Lineburger trying to control from half guard but Goostain Runkums is working away.
Goostain Runkums has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lineburger is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Lineburger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goostain Runkums missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Lineburger blocks the strikes from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums tries to kick Lineburger off but Lineburger 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.
Lineburger prevents Goostain Runkums from improving his position.
Goostain Runkums trying to hold on to Lineburger's head to control him but Lineburger postures up.
Goostain Runkums misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lineburger is taking a breather. Goostain Runkums says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lineburger is thwarting Goostain Runkums's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goostain Runkums lands a nice looking body shot.
Goostain Runkums tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lineburger was well out of range. Poor timing from Goostain Runkums.#TD#
Lineburger 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.#T2#
Goostain Runkums tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goostain Runkums is trying to keep Lineburger in close.
Goostain Runkums is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lineburger wants to control from the top but Goostain Runkums keeps moving.
Goostain Runkums striking off his back but it's not causing Lineburger any problems.
Goostain Runkums trying to control the position here.
Lineburger is working Goostain Runkums over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lineburger postures up.
Lineburger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goostain Runkums's head.#T3#
Goostain Runkums trying to keep a closed guard but Lineburger is proving a slippery customer.
Goostain Runkums bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lineburger's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lineburger has his foot on Goostain Runkums's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goostain Runkums works his way back into a safe position though.
Goostain Runkums working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lineburger's head.#SUB#
Lineburger is looking for a triangle but Goostain Runkums pushes his legs off easily.
Goostain Runkums loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lineburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goostain Runkums accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lineburger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goostain Runkums is one step ahead there.
Lineburger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goostain Runkums's guard. #REVR#
We've been informed that Goostain Runkums has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB2#
Goostain Runkums looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lineburger trying to control but Goostain Runkums is working from the bottom.
Lineburger postures up.
Goostain Runkums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lineburger postures up.
#SUB2#
Goostain Runkums escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lineburger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goostain Runkums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blormarbius Goostain Runkums dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Talmadge Lineburger's cut.
That's time! Lineburger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Lineburger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goostain Runkums's guard.
Goostain Runkums thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lineburger looking to pass the guard.
Lineburger works over Goostain Runkums with some ground and pound from guard.
Goostain Runkums looking for a sweep. Not yet Goostain Runkums, not yet.
Lineburger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Goostain Runkums is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lineburger is aware though and is defending well.
Lineburger works over Goostain Runkums with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goostain Runkums keeping full guard, as Lineburger tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goostain Runkums is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Goostain Runkums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lineburger is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Lineburger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goostain Runkums is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lineburger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lineburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goostain Runkums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goostain Runkums won't allow Lineburger to sweep him here.
Goostain Runkums has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goostain Runkums trying to control the position from guard on top but Lineburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Goostain Runkums got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lineburger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goostain Runkums has managed to get both his arms back between Lineburger's legs - danger averted.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lineburger looking for a sweep. Not yet Lineburger, not yet.
Lineburger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goostain Runkums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lineburger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lineburger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goostain Runkums is aware though and is defending well.
Goostain Runkums throwing strikes but missing.
Goostain Runkums throwing strikes from guard but Lineburger blocks nicely. #SUB#
Lineburger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goostain Runkums stands up over Lineburger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lineburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goostain Runkums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lineburger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Goostain Runkums working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lineburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lineburger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lineburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goostain Runkums.
Lineburger wants to sweep here but Goostain Runkums controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goostain Runkums scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD2#
Goostain Runkums drops Lineburger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lineburger looks back up at him and smiles so Goostain Runkums waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Lineburger is rocked!
Goostain Runkums lands a jab to Lineburger's midsection.
Oh Lineburger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lineburger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goostain Runkums.
Lineburger seems to have got his legs back now.
Goostain Runkums missing with a left hand there. Lineburger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goostain Runkums throws a shot from downtown. Lineburger moves away and avoids it.
Lineburger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goostain Runkums.#T4#
Goostain Runkums thuds his right hand into Lineburger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lineburger moves out of range of the strikes.
Goostain Runkums misses with a looping left.#TD#
Lineburger 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.
Goostain Runkums throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Goostain Runkums is trying to keep Lineburger in close.
Goostain Runkums is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Goostain Runkums thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lineburger's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goostain Runkums in particular looking to stall.
Talmadge Lineburger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lineburger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goostain Runkums.
Goostain Runkums slips a nice elbow through Lineburger's hands, connecting with Lineburger's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blormarbius Goostain Runkums showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Talmadge Lineburger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lineburger slips a straight right by Goostain Runkums.
Good standup being displayed there by Goostain Runkums as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Lineburger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goostain Runkums sneaks out the side door and pushes Lineburger away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Lineburger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goostain Runkums sprawls well initially but Lineburger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goostain Runkums is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lineburger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lineburger's back!
Goostain Runkums missing with strikes from the back.
Goostain Runkums is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Goostain Runkums working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lineburger is doing well to defend. Goostain Runkums seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lineburger is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blormarbius Goostain Runkums! |
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Event:
KIFC 8
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Lineburger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribeiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribeiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Talmadge Lineburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lineburger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lineburger 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lineburger.
Lineburger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Lineburger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lipe Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Talmadge Lineburger.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ribeiro enables Lineburger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ribeiro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribeiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lineburger on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lineburger pushing down on Ribeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lineburger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lineburger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nice strikes from Lineburger there.
Lineburger stalling.
Ribeiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ribeiro tries to get out of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lineburger lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Lineburger is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Lineburger.
Lineburger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working. #T2#
Ribeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lineburger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Lineburger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lineburger trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lineburger has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lineburger pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ribeiro is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lineburger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Talmadge Lineburger!
A very excited looking Talmadge Lineburger 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Henry Viii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry Viii takes a swing at Lineburger's ribcage but misses.
Henry Viii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lineburger moves away.#TD2#
Lineburger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lineburger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Henry Viii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Lineburger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Henry Viii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henry Viii gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The referee warns Henry Viii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lineburger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lineburger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry Viii tries to hold on but Lineburger postures up.
The referee warns Henry Viii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lineburger controlling his opponent.
Lineburger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Lineburger lands a big shot there that rocks Henry Viii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Lineburger working for a submission but Henry Viii is keeping him at bay.
Lineburger raining down shots from the mount!
Lineburger cracks Henry Viii with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT2#It looks like King Henry Viii has been cut.
Lineburger lands with some strikes.
Henry Viii tries to hold on but Lineburger pushes him away.
Lineburger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lineburger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Henry Viii has left one of his arms exposed and Lineburger doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Henry Viii screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Talmadge Lineburger!
Our winner, Talmadge Lineburger, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kong tries to sprawl but Lineburger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong keeps trying to improve his position.
Kong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kong.
Lineburger trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineburger trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Lineburger is working Kong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Lineburger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lineburger looking to pass the guard.
Lineburger is working hard here to advance position.
Lineburger prevents Kong from getting back to his feet.
Kong can't keep his opponent in guard - Lineburger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kong is looking for a sweep. Lineburger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Kong won't allow Lineburger to pass to mount.
Lineburger working the head and body with strikes.
Lineburger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Lineburger sits in half guard.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lineburger is working away from the top position though.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Lineburger sits in half guard.
Lineburger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kong's head.
Kong is trying to maintain the position but Lineburger is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Lineburger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Lineburger misses. #CL2#
Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong stops a takedown attempt from Lineburger.
Lineburger tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Kong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kong postures up in Lineburger's guard and throws a big left but Lineburger blocks it.
Lineburger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there.
Lineburger keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Kong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lineburger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kong has Lineburger in his guard.#REVR#
Kong is trying to control the position but Lineburger postures up.
Kong wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lineburger is now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talmadge Lineburger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lineburger slaps away a takedown attempt from Kong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lineburger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong tries to clinch but Lineburger is having none of it.
Lineburger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Lineburger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kong!
Kong wants to get back to his feet but Lineburger is dominant here and he's now got Kong's back!
Lineburger throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kong could be in trouble here!
Kong turns into Lineburger and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Lineburger wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Lineburger has momentary wrist control but Kong slips an elbow through the middle.
Lineburger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lineburger is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kong wants to control but Lineburger passes easily into half guard.
Kong tries to kick Lineburger off but Lineburger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kong has hold of Lineburger's hands but Lineburger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
Kong should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong wants to control but Lineburger is keeping busy.
Lineburger trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Lineburger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lineburger working Kong over with strikes. #T3#
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lineburger is working away from the top position though.
Lineburger is trying to control. Kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lineburger works his way into full mount!
Lineburger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kong?
Lineburger breaks from Kong's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Kong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kong slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kong wants to get back to full guard.
Kong pushes Lineburger off looking to stand but Lineburger dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Kong looking for submissions off his back.
Lineburger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Lineburger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talmadge Lineburger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kong closes the distance and pushes Lineburger back into the cage.
Kong tries to circle away but Lineburger has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Kong decides to pull guard.
Lineburger wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Lineburger won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
Lineburger wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineburger wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong is trying to hold Lineburger in close to prevent damage but Lineburger has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Lineburger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kong is looking to get to half guard.
Lineburger with shots to the head and body - Kong looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Lineburger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kong is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Kong tries to hold on but Lineburger pushes him away.
Lineburger lands a nice shot to the head.
Kong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kong regains half guard.
Kong wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kong wants to control but Lineburger is keeping busy.
Kong moves into full guard.
Lineburger is pushing down on Kong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kong is fighting to maintain full guard but Lineburger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lineburger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Kong gets back to full guard.
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
Lineburger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Lineburger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lineburger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talmadge Lineburger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lineburger is one step ahead there.
Lineburger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lineburger passes Kong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talmadge Lineburger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lineburger, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talmadge Lineburger!
Talmadge Lineburger thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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