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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garret Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Lazada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garret Tillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Lazada !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazada .
Lazada successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lazada looking to control.
Lazada pulls Tillman in close to his closed guard and prevents Tillman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lazada wants to sweep here but Tillman controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lazada seems keen to control Tillman's posture.
Lazada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tillman manages to get himself to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tillman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lazada sprawls well initially but Tillman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lazada works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tillman is looking to stand up but Lazada won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lazada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lazada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lazada !
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lazada taking a breather here.
Tillman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lazada 's best efforts.
Lazada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tillman trying to control here.
Lazada 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.
Lazada controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lazada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tillman defending well though.
Tillman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lazada stalling.
Lazada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lazada throws a strike but Tillman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lazada controlling from the top position.
Tillman looking to control.
Lazada postures up in Tillman's guard and throws a big left but Tillman blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tillman is breathing heavily.
Lazada gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tillman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazada .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lazada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lazada shoots in and gets a takedown into Tillman's guard.
Lazada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lazada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazada wants to pass the guard but Tillman is keeping the position.
Lazada throws a big elbow that misses.
Tillman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tillman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lazada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman controls Lazada momentarily but Lazada frees himself.
Lazada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tillman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lazada , into his guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazada scores with a takedown into Tillman's guard.
Tillman is trying to control the position but Lazada postures up.
Lazada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lazada showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lazada throwing strikes from guard but Tillman blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazada is stalling in the full guard.
Lazada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tillman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lazada has managed to get both his arms back between Tillman's legs - danger averted.
Lazada throwing strikes from guard but Tillman blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lazada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lazada trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazada 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.
Lazada wants to control from the top but Tillman keeps moving.
Lazada throws a big right hand that misses.
Lazada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tillman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lazada wants to control from the top but Tillman keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lazada closes the distance and clinches.
Lazada is trying to trip Tillman. He has hold of a leg but Tillman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lazada persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lazada is looking to work some ground and pound but Tillman has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lazada throwing strikes but missing.
Tillman being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lazada 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. This is the final round!
Lazada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tillman's guard.
Lazada throws a big right hand that misses.
Lazada decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lazada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tillman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lazada is in Tillman's guard.
Lazada decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lazada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazada throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazada in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lazada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tillman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lazada throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lazada throws some wild stikes that Tillman manages to avoid easily.
Lazada moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tillman has worked his arm free - good work by Tillman!
Tillman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lazada throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lazada in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lazada looking to score a takedown here. Tillman is defending well but Lazada drives through and ends up in Tillman's guard.
Lazada passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lazada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lazada throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazada misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lazada in side control, throwing shots but Tillman defends.
Lazada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lazada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tillman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabriel Lazada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lazada is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tillman's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lazada is trying to get an arm triangle but Tillman is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Tillman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tillman is trying to improve his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garret Tillman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazada gets a double leg takedown into Tillman's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Lazada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lazada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Lazada !
Our winner, Gabriel Lazada , 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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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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