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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Mera throws a hook but Lucchesi blocks it.#CL2#
Mera clinches up with Lucchesi and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucchesi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucchesi avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Lucchesi takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrea Lucchesi has been cut.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucchesi tries to work over Mera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mera 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.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Lucchesi in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been informed that Mera has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lucchesi's brow.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Lucchesi blocks an elbow strike.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Lucchesi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lucchesi looking for a takedown.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lucchesi's brow.
Mera lands an elbow just above Lucchesi 's eye.
Lucchesi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Lucchesi tries to score a body lock takedown but Mera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lucchesi is breathing heavily.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Lucchesi shrugs off.
Lucchesi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Lucchesi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera lands an elbow just above Lucchesi 's eye.
Lucchesi blocks the elbow strike.
Lucchesi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Lucchesi takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Andrea Lucchesi's cut is getting worse.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
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!
Mera lands an elbow just above Lucchesi 's eye.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Lucchesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Mera avoids the damage to the body.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Lucchesi in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Mera gets underhooks to prevent Lucchesi's takedown attempt.
Mera lands a damaging elbow.
Lucchesi blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Lucchesi shrugs off. #CUT2#
Andrea Lucchesi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Lucchesi shrugs off.
Lucchesi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Lucchesi avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mera.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Lucchesi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mera lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lucchesi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lucchesi avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Lucchesi tries to score a body lock takedown but Mera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera lands a damaging elbow.
Lucchesi blocks an elbow strike.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lucchesi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mera smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mera pushes Lucchesi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Mera. #CUT2#
Jeez, Andrea Lucchesi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lucchesi takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrea Lucchesi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rico Mera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Taran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lucchesi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taran can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lucchesi trying to control but Taran is working from the bottom.
Lucchesi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taran wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lucchesi stays in close to Taran's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucchesi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Lucchesi trying to control the position from guard on top but Taran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taran controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Taran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lucchesi's guard.
Lucchesi wants to get back to his feet but Taran passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Taran wants to stand up but Lucchesi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lucchesi is looking for a sweep. Taran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taran slips a nice elbow through Lucchesi's hands, connecting with Lucchesi's forehead.
Taran wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##ES#
Lucchesi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andrea Lucchesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucchesi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucchesi throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Taran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Lucchesi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucchesi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taran counters with a right hand to the body.
Taran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lucchesi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy body kick from Lucchesi #CL2#
and Taran counters by moving into the clinch.
Lucchesi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Taran jumps into guard, dragging Lucchesi to the mat.
#T3##SU#
Lucchesi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lucchesi tries to clinch there but Taran circles away.
Taran has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Taran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lucchesi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taran swivels and escapes.
Taran shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Lucchesi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Taran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucchesi wants to get back to his feet but Taran passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Lucchesi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucchesi tries to get to full guard but Taran has control of the leg.
Lucchesi is breathing heavily.
Taran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Lucchesi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taran.
Lucchesi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taran drops an elbow to the side of Lucchesi's head.
Taran trying to control from half guard but Lucchesi is working away.
Taran is pressing down on Lucchesi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucchesi is holding on for now.
Lucchesi has hold of Taran's hands but Taran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Taran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Taran dominated that round.
That's time! Lucchesi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lucchesi throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Taran decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lucchesi's guard.#SU2#
Taran stands up and waves to Lucchesi to follow him.
Lucchesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taran.
#TD#
Lucchesi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taran is trying to defend but Lucchesi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Taran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucchesi pulls his head out easily.
Taran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucchesi.
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.
Lucchesi controlling the action here.
Lucchesi trying to pass the guard but Taran defending well. #T1#
Taran misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Taran tries to get to full guard but Lucchesi has control of the leg.
Lucchesi wants to take a breather but Taran is having none of it.
Lucchesi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taran controlling the position well.
Taran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lucchesi controlling the pace.
Lucchesi wants to free his trapped foot but Taran is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taran is staying active underneath Lucchesi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lucchesi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taran defends it well.
Taran trying to hold on to Lucchesi's head to control him but Lucchesi postures up.
Lucchesi is keen to just control but Taran is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lucchesi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Taran. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lucchesi darts in looking for a takedown but Taran gets double underhooks and turns Lucchesi into the cage.
Taran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lucchesi is out of range and Taran settles back down.
Lucchesi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taran paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##TD2#
Taran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taran 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.
Taran lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucchesi is refusing to be controlled, as Taran sits in half guard.
Lucchesi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Taran is taking a breather. Lucchesi 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.
Lucchesi wants to control but Taran passes into side.
#T4#
Taran staying calm.
Taran working the ground and pound from side control.
Lucchesi struggling a bit here.
Taran wants to control but Lucchesi is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucchesi tries to escape but Taran is in control.
Taran lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Taran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lucchesi enables Taran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lucchesi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucchesi is trying to control the position but Taran postures up.
Taran forces his way into half guard.
Taran trying to control from half guard but Lucchesi is working away. #SUB2#
Taran is looking for a kimura but Lucchesi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taran to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran stalling.
Lucchesi taking some punishment here, with Taran in his half guard. #T1#
Lucchesi is trying to stand.
Taran prevents Lucchesi from improving his position.
Lucchesi is looking to escape.
Taran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Taran connects with a nice short shot to Lucchesi's temple.
Taran lands strikes from half guard.
Taran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucchesi wants to get back to his feet.
Taran drops an elbow to the side of Lucchesi's head.
Taran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2##SUB2#
Taran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucchesi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taran tries to stand and escape but Lucchesi is controlling the position.
Taran winds up and cracks Lucchesi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucchesi moves into full guard.
#T3#
Taran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taran works over Lucchesi with some ground and pound from guard.
Taran's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Taran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taran wants to control from the top but Lucchesi keeps moving.
Taran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lucchesi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#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.
Taran postures up and lands a big shot to Lucchesi's brow.
Taran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lucchesi's head.
Taran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andrea Lucchesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran controlling the pace. #SUB#
Lucchesi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Taran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taran 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Taran!
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Event:
Highland Island 52
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Maroga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lucchesi quickly recovers to half guard.
Lucchesi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lucchesi wants to get back to his feet.
Maroga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maroga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maroga working the ground and pound effectively.
Maroga looking to finish with strikes here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maroga is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Maroga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Maroga!
Our winner, Lance Maroga, 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:
HI40: WedFight VI
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Cage lands with a hook. Lucchesi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrea Lucchesi has been cut.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Cage sends Lucchesi down but not out. Cage dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Lucchesi is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Cage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oh Lucchesi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Cage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Cage tries for a kimura but Lucchesi is defending well. #SUB2#
Cage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lucchesi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lucchesi seems to have got his legs back now.
Lucchesi is looking for a sweep.
Cage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucchesi keeps working.
Cage working away.#SUB2#
Cage goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lucchesi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cage but great work by Lucchesi.
Cage is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Lucchesi tries to advance to mount but Cage denies him.
Cage wants to control but Lucchesi postures up.
Cage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lucchesi off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Cage looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Lucchesi is controlling Cage 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Lucchesi controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lucchesi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucchesi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucchesi controlling from the top position.
Lucchesi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lucchesi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cage working a defensive guard here.
Cage has his hands on Lucchesi's head, controlling the position. #T3##SU#
Lucchesi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lucchesi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lucchesi moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Lucchesi throws a big counter combination but Cage scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lucchesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
Xander Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lucchesi looking to score a takedown here. Cage is defending well but Lucchesi drives through and ends up in Cage's guard.
Lucchesi postures up.
#SUB2#
Cage working for a triangle but Lucchesi defends it easily.
Lucchesi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Lucchesi passes Cage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lucchesi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Cage actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. Lucchesi connects with a nice short shot to Cage's temple.
Cage is looking for a sweep. Lucchesi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucchesi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrea Lucchesi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Lucchesi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Cage. #CUT2#
Andrea Lucchesi's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Cage cracks Lucchesi with a big right hand and Lucchesi goes down!
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucchesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucchesi controlling Cage's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucchesi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucchesi controls the pace.#SU#
Cage is working an open guard so Lucchesi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lucchesi's head.
Xander Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cage.
Cage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucchesis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lucchesi dodges the punch combination from Cage.
Lucchesi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
Andrea Lucchesi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lucchesi has a takedown stuffed.
Cage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lucchesi scores with a nice body kick.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Lucchesi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cage lands a really nice looking cross but Lucchesi seems unphased.
Andrea Lucchesi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Lucchesi has closed the distance and engaged Cage in a clinch.
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!
Cage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lucchesi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2##TD#
Lucchesi has hold of one of Cage's legs. Cage is fighting the takedown attempt but Lucchesi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cage working for a triangle but Lucchesi defends it easily.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Lucchesi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lucchesi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cage on the ground.
Lucchesi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Lucchesi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Lucchesi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lucchesi passes into half guard.
Lucchesi working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Lucchesi seems content to control.
Andrea Lucchesi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage trying to control but Lucchesi postures up.
#SU#
Lucchesi decides to stand and escape the position.
Lucchesi tries to move into range but Cage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lucchesi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Cage misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrea Lucchesi's cut.
That's time! Lucchesi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucchesi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage.
Lucchesi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Lucchesi looking to score a takedown here. Cage is defending well but Lucchesi drives through and ends up in Cage's guard.
Lucchesi is in close to Cage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lucchesi 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.
Lucchesi throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
Cage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Lucchesi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cage tries to land a leg kick but Lucchesi saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Lucchesi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lucchesi walks into a jab.
Lucchesi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucchesi tries to clinch but Cage moves away
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Jeez, Andrea Lucchesi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lucchesi shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Lucchesi is out on his feet! Cage sets himself and nearly takes Lucchesi's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xander Cage!
A victorious Xander Cage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lucchesi clinches with his opponent.
Creel looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Lucchesi has Creel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lucchesi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Creel tumbling to the mat - Lucchesi dives into Creel's guard.
Creel is looking to stand up but Lucchesi isn't so interested in that idea.
Lucchesi lands a couple of digs.
Lucchesi content to stall in guard here.
Lucchesi throws a big right hand that misses.
Creel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucchesi stands and throws Creel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lucchesi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Lucchesi.
Lucchesi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Creel keeps working.
Lucchesi controls the position.
Lucchesi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lucchesi is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Creel tries to improve position but can't.
Creel is letting Lucchesi control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
More stalling from Lucchesi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucchesi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Creel eats them both and turns towards Lucchesi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3##TD2#
Lucchesi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Creel wants to sweep here but Lucchesi controlling him for the moment.
Lucchesi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Lucchesi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Creel, up you get!
Lucchesi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Creel. No joy for Lucchesi on that attempt.
Lucchesi is looking to land body kicks.
Creel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucchesi or perhaps it was just good defense by Creel, which made it look bad.
Andrea Lucchesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Lucchesi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caspar Creel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Lucchesi.
Creel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lucchesi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Lucchesi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Lucchesi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Lucchesi is looking to take a break and control but Creel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucchesi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creel regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Lucchesi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lucchesi misses with a takedown attempt
and Creel counters with a one-two to the body.
Lucchesi shoots in for a takedown but Creel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Lucchesi has managed to clinch.
Lucchesi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Creel's efforts to push away.
Lucchesi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Our sources have told us that Creel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Caspar Creel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Lucchesi.
Creel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lucchesi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Creel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lucchesi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Creel to the mat. Creel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Creel pushes Lucchesi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucchesi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Creel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucchesi, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucchesi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Creel pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Lucchesi wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucchesi jumps guard but Creel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Creel can't break the clinch.
Lucchesi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Creel pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Lucchesi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caspar Creel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Creel with that takedown attempt.
Lucchesi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creel slaps away a takedown attempt from Lucchesi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Creel checks the leg kick.
Creel feinted with a counter takedown.
Lucchesi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Creel if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Lucchesi wants to clinch.
Lucchesi misses with a head kick.
Lucchesi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Creel moves into the clinch.
Lucchesi tries for a takedown but Creel manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Creel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucchesi misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Lucchesi shoots in and gets a takedown into Creel's guard.
Andrea Lucchesi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creel keeping moving, preventing Lucchesi from controlling successfully.
Lucchesi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Lucchesi content to stall in guard here.
Lucchesi trying to control but Creel is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Lucchesi gets to his feet - Creel follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Lucchesi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Creel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Creel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Lucchesi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Creel circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Creel instigates a clinch.
Creel is trying to drag Lucchesi to the mat but Lucchesi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Lucchesi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Caspar Creel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Creel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Creel staying out of range there.#CL2#
Lucchesi clinches up with Creel and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucchesi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Lucchesi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucchesi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucchesi wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Lucchesi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lucchesi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucchesi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Creel is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Creel is trying to maintain the position but Lucchesi is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucchesi trying to control the pace.
Lucchesi with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Lucchesi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Creel! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Creel can't escape the position.
Creel trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lucchesi controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Lucchesi tries to control but Creel wriggling away.
Lucchesi avoids the attempt from Creel to control.
Lucchesi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lucchesi controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Creel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucchesi looking to control but Creel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucchesi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lucchesi wants to control the pace but Creel is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucchesi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Lucchesi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lucchesi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Lucchesi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Bumstead tries to clinch up.
And Lucchesi responds with a good body kick, but Bumstead manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Bumstead tries to keep at a distance but Lucchesi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lucchesi cracks Bumstead with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Lucchesi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lucchesi stalling.
Bumstead on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bumstead is trying to maintain the position but Lucchesi is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Lucchesi 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.
#T1#
It looks like Lucchesi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lucchesi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Lucchesi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bumstead to get to his feet.
Bumstead connects with a body shot that sends Lucchesi's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Lucchesi clinches. #TD#
Bumstead pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Lucchesi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Lucchesi.
Lucchesi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bumstead 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.
Lucchesi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bumstead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bumstead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucchesi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Lucchesi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lucchesi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lucchesi working the ground and pound.
Bumstead trying to remain calm as Lucchesi controls from the top position.
Lucchesi landing strikes. #SU2#
Lucchesi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bumstead to his feet. #T4#
Lucchesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bumstead.
Bumstead is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lucchesi gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucchesi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lucchesi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucchesi controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Lucchesi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Bumstead tries to keep at a distance but Lucchesi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lucchesi lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Cory Bumstead has been cut.#TD2#
Lucchesi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bumstead uses from the top position.
Bumstead landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Lucchesi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lucchesi drives through and clinches with Bumstead against the cage.
Bumstead is trying to break free.#BC2#
Lucchesi breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Lucchesi closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Lucchesi.
#TD2#
Lucchesi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lucchesi controlling the position from side mount.
Lucchesi with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Bumstead tries to improve position but can't.
Lucchesi controls the position. #T2#
Let's hope that Lucchesi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Lucchesi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bumstead has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bumstead is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU2#
Lucchesi decides to stand back up. #T3##CL2#
Lucchesi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lucchesi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Lucchesi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lucchesi manages to end up in side control.
Lucchesi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lucchesi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Lucchesi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lucchesi taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bumstead is looking for a sweep.
Lucchesi taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Lucchesi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cory Bumstead's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lucchesi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lucchesi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lucchesi controlling from mount.
Bumstead is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bumstead is in a horrible position here. Lucchesi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lucchesi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Bumstead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucchesi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lucchesi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bumstead looks a forlorn figure.
Lucchesi landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Lucchesi content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lucchesi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bumstead has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lucchesi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Bumstead working to try and regain half guard.
Lucchesi controlling the pace for now.
Bumstead is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lucchesi controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andrea Lucchesi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Lucchesi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucchesi 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Lucchesi!
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