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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lion as he avoids it easily.
Smith wants to clinch.#TD#
Lion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Lion.
Lion working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lion has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Lion putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lion avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Lion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Lion's attempts to control the action.
Lion tries to push Smith's head away but Smith is holding on tight.
Smith can't escape the position.
#T2#
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Lion is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lion in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith tries to hold on but Lion pushes him away.
Smith flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Lion breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Lion lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Lion is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
Smith wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Lion looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lion has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Lion is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lion has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lion slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aamek Lion dominated that round.
That's time! Lion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lion manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lion dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith shoots in but Lion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lion shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Lion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Lion gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Lion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aamek Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lion is looking to clinch. #T1#
Smith shoots in and drives through. Lion sprawls well.
Lion feinted with a counter takedown.
Aamek Lion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lion fails with a takedown attempt.
Lion misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Lion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lion on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Lion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Lion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith jabs at Lion's body.#T2#
Smith wants to clinch up but Lion keeps it at a distance.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Lion pushes him off.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Lion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith has control of Lion's left arm, preventing Lion from doing any damage.
Smith is looking to stand up but Lion isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lion is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lion swivels and escapes.
Lion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Lion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Lion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lion's waist but Lion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lion throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws out a counter right but Lion avoids it with no problem.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lion as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Lion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aamek Lion dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Lion stuffs the takedown.
Lion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lion.
Lion darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Lion into the cage.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lion walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aamek Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Lion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith lands a jab to Lion's midsection.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lion tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lion to the ground. Lion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Lion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Lion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Lion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lion as he jumps to the side.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lion.
Lion leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lion as Smith shoots in.
Lion looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Lion pushes him away.
Smith throws a right and a left that Lion avoids nicely. #T3#
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Lion moves out of range easily.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Lion rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith jabs at Lion's body.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
Lion fails to pull guard.
#T4##TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard.
Lion trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Lion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lion works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lion distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kai Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aamek Lion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lion is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aamek Lion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Lion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Binnani breaks the clinch.
Lion misses with a kick to the body.
Binnani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Binnani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lion tries to avoid it but Binnani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lion to the ground. Lion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Binnani pinned against the cage. Binnani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Binnani pushes off an throws an elbow but Lion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lion has Binnani pressed against the cage, preventing Binnani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Binnani is trying to trip Lion. He has hold of a leg but Lion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Binnani persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Binnani wants to control from the top but Lion keeps moving.
Binnani advances to half guard.
Lion is looking to escape.
Lion is trying to get back to full guard.
Binnani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Binnani looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binnani takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lion missing with punches from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Binnani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Binnani postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lion to stand up. #CL2#
Lion gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lion works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Binnani is pulling down on Lion's head. It's preventing any offense from Lion, at least for the moment.
Binnani is looking to stand up but Lion isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Lion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Binnani wants to get back to his feet but Lion is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Binnani controls Lion momentarily but Lion frees himself.
Binnani is adopting a defensive guard.
Lion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Binnani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rida Binnani dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Lion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lion tries to pull guard but Binnani won't allow it.
Binnani is trying to break the clinch but Lion has him pressed against the cage.
Binnani really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Binnani successfully pulls guard.
Binnani wants to control the position but Lion says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #ES#
Binnani manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Binnani gets caught napping as Lion dives in and scores a takedown. Binnani manages to retain guard.
Binnani pushes Lion off and gets back to his feet.
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!#TD2#
Lion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Lion stands up and beckons Binnani to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Lion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Binnani's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Lion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Binnani clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Binnani covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2#
Binnani is in a bad position with Lion working for a choke. Binnani manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Binnani showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SU#
Binnani gets to his feet. Lion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Binnani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Binnani is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Binnani lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lion wants a takedown but no success here.
Rida Binnani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aamek Lion.
Binnani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lion walks away with a smile on his face. Binnani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Binnani throws a head kick that half lands.
Lion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Lion gets tackled into the cage by Binnani. Binnani maintains the clinch.
Lion is trying to pull guard but Binnani turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Lion trying to control the position but instead, Binnani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lion into the cage.
Binnani misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Lion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Binnani plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Binnani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lion swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Lion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Binnani stops a takedown attempt from Lion.
#TD#
Binnani has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lion uses from the top position.
Binnani trying to control the position.
Lion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Binnani looking to control.
#ES#
Binnani has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lion off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lion keeps the fight on the outside.
Binnani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Binnani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Binnani scores with a leg kick.
Lion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Binnani is fending him off so far but Lion persists. Nope, Binnani circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Binnani trying to land knees to the body.
Binnani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rida Binnani dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Binnani defends it nicely.
Binnani fails with a takedown attempt.
Lion fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Binnani has closed the distance and engaged Lion in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binnani wants a takedown.
Binnani lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Lion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Binnani clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Lion gets underhooks to prevent Binnani's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rida Binnani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Lion manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Binnani gets tackled into the cage by Lion. Lion maintains the clinch.
Lion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binnani pulls his leg out and moves away.
Binnani takes a swing at Lion's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Binnani moves into the clinch.
Lion stops a takedown attempt from Binnani.
#BC#
Binnani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Binnani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Lion pushes Binnani up against the cage in a clinch.
Lion wants a takedown.
Binnani tries to land knees in the clinch but Lion avoids the damage to the body. #T2##BC#
Binnani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Lion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Binnani manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lion trying to control the position from guard on top but Binnani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Binnani holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Binnani has his foot on Lion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lion works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Lion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Binnani dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Binnani is in close to Lion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lion wants to control but Binnani passes easily into half guard.
Lion wants to sweep but Binnani has passed to side control!#SUB#
Binnani in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lion is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rida Binnani! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1168 Round 1
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Lion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Builder manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Builder tries to pull guard but Lion holds him up against the cage and eventually Builder drops back down to his feet.
Builder has Lion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Builder is trying to pull guard but Lion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Builder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lion manages to break the clinch.
Lion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Builder takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Builder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Builder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lion is looking to stand up but Builder won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Builder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lion postures up.
#T1#
Builder keeping full guard, as Lion tries to pass.
Builder is trying to control the position but Lion postures up. #SUB#
Builder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Builder keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Lion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Builder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Builder throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Builder won't be happy with that. #T2#
Builder sneaks back into half guard.
Builder wants to get back to full guard.
Builder is staying active underneath Lion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lion wants to stand but Builder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Builder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lion 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.
Builder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Builder is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lion is trying to keep Builder in close.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lion wants to sweep here but Builder controlling him for the moment.
Builder stops Lion from standing up.
Builder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Builder cracks Lion with a solid left hand.
Builder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lion wants to improve his position but instead Builder has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Builder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Builder misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Builder.
Lion with the counter takedown but Builder avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Builder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Lion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Builder on his heels. He'll look to pass Builder's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Builder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Lion pulls Builder into guard.
#T1#
Builder sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Lion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Builder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Builder is looking to take a break and control but Lion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Builder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Builder trying to control the position but Lion is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Builder passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lion!
Builder controlling from the full mount.
Jacob Builder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Builder working for a guillotine from mount but Lion is in no mood to give up.
Lion can't escape the position.
Lion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Builder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lion tries to lock up and control but Builder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Builder controlling the pace for now.
Builder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Builder punching from mount but Lion doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lion is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lion can't escape the position.
Builder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lion hang on?#T4##SUB#
Builder has control of Lion's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lion regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lion working to try and regain half guard.
Builder throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Builder misses with a head shot.
Builder 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#
Builder is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lion is surviving well by controlling Builder's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Builder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Builder throws a shot to the body.
Lion tries for a takedown but Builder circles away easily
and Builder counters with a stiff right hand.
Builder shoots in for a takedown but Lion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Builder shoots in and drives through. Lion sprawls well.
Lion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Builder was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Lion feints and as Builder raises his hands in defense, Lion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Builder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Builder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lion can do to turn this around?
Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Lion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Builder has one foot on Lion's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Lion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Builder to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacob Builder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aamek Lion.
Builder tries for a takedown but Lion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Builder or perhaps it was just good defense by Lion, which made it look bad.
Jacob Builder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Lion takes the fight into the clinch.
Builder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lion slows down the pace here.
#T2##BC2#
Lion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Builder lands a jab to Lion's midsection.
Builder fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Lion feints and as Builder raises his hands in defense, Lion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Builder pushes Lion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Builder fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
Lion forces Builder back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Lion manages to break the clinch.
Builder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lion defends it nicely.#CL2#
Lion clinches with his opponent.
#T4##BC2#
Lion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aamek Lion seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Lion shoots in and gets a takedown into Builder's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Builder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Builder is looking to control Lion's arms but Lion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Builder has his back to the cage.
Lion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Builder manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Builder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Builder controlling Lion's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Builder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Builder, 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Jacob Builder!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jacob Builder!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jacob Builder!
Jacob Builder wins by unanimous decision! |
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