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Event:
QFC Tournament 843 Round 4
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Benton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lugo but Lugo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lugo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Benton 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.
Lugo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benton.
Some wild striking there from Lugo.
Lugo misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Benton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benton leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Lugo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Ben Benton has been cut.
Lugo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benton circles away quickly and effectively.
Benton looks for the body kick but Lugo saw that one coming. #T1#
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown. Lugo tries to sprawl out of it but Benton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lugo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Lugo misses the target.
Dizzy Lugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Benton.
Lugo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benton wants to counter the offense by Lugo and move into the clinch position.
Lugo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lugo throws a right and a left that Benton avoids nicely.
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lugo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benton takes one on the button.
Lugo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benton.
Lugo misses with the combination.
Benton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lugo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benton. #T2#
No joy there for Lugo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benton blocks a head kick by Lugo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Benton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lugo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benton tries for a takedown but Lugo circles away easily
and Lugo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Benton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Benton avoids the head kick by Lugo.
Dizzy Lugo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton checks a low kick from Lugo.
Benton shoots in and drives through. Lugo sprawls well.
Crunch! Lugo slams his shin into Benton's torso.
Lugo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lugo is breathing heavily.
Lugo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lugo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Benton closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Benton keeps control of Lugo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lugo up against the cage.
Benton wants to break free but Lugo has control.
Benton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lugo walks away with a smile on his face. Benton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lugo throws a head kick but Benton moves out of range.
Benton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benton tries to clinch there but Lugo circles away.
Benton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lugo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lugo looks to land a combination but Benton avoids it well.
Lugo throws a series of punches but Benton moves out of range.
Benton is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Lugo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benton.
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lugo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benton.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lugo prevents the takedown attempt.
Benton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lugo smiles and moves away.
Lugo lands a head kick. Benton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dizzy Lugo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Benton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benton blocks a head kick by Lugo.
Lugo stuns Benton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lugo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benton avoids the head kick by Lugo.
Lugo misses with a head kick.
Benton avoids the head kick by Lugo.
Benton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lugo sprawls well. Lugo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.
Dizzy Lugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton tries for a takedown but Lugo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lugo lands a lovely overhand right.
Lugo misses with the combination.
Lugo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Benton wants to clinch up but Lugo keeps it at a distance.
Benton moves to clinch but Lugo breaks away
and Lugo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lugo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lugo defends it nicely.
Dizzy Lugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Benton.
Benton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benton blocks a head kick by Lugo.
Benton blocks a head kick by Lugo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benton has a takedown stuffed.
Benton moves in looking to clinch but Lugo pushes him off.
It looked like Lugo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lugo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Lugo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benton looks to clinch
and Lugo counters with a three punch combo that has Benton backing up. Benton nods at Lugo to acknowledge the strikes.
Lugo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Benton.
Lugo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lugo clobbers Benton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benton looks for a takedown but Lugo sprawls well.
Lugo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benton's head backwards.#T3#
Lugo throws a head kick that misses.
Benton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lugo.
Benton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lugo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lugo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benton can do to turn this around?
Benton motions for Lugo to come forward. Benton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lugo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lugo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benton.
Lugo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benton shoots for a double leg takedown but Lugo sprawls well. He's pushed Benton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lugo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benton.
Benton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lugo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Benton.#T4#
Lugo throws a sloppy head kick and Benton moves out of range easily.
Benton throws a sloppy head kick and Lugo moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lugo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benton trying to land knees to the body.
Benton is trying to break free.#BC#
Lugo breaks the clinch.
Benton blocks a head kick by Lugo.
Lugo throws a body kick that misses.
Benton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lugo.
Lugo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dizzy Lugo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Benton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benton throws a right and a left that Lugo avoids nicely.
Lugo swats away the attempt to clinch by Benton.
Lugo throws a right hand that Benton ducks under and follows up with a left that Benton also avoids with ease.
Dizzy Lugo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lugo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dizzy Lugo is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benton is defended easily by Lugo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lugo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benton dives in and grabs Lugo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lugo pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
Lugo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lugo.
Benton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lugo connects with a body shot.
Lugo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benton throws out a counter right but Lugo avoids it with no problem.
Lugo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Benton closes the distance and clinches up with Lugo, looking for a takedown. Benton pushes Lugo against the cage but Lugo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dizzy Lugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Benton.
Benton goes for a double leg but Lugo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lugo continues to drive forward.
Lugo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lugo scores with a leg kick.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.
Lugo throws a nice looking combination but Benton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lugo works over Benton's head and body with a nice combination.#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!
Lugo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benton wants to counter the offense by Lugo and move into the clinch position.
Some wild striking there from Lugo.
Benton takes a swing at Lugo's ribcage but misses.
Lugo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lugo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benton throws a push kick but Lugo slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Benton has managed to clinch.
Lugo prevents Benton from breaking the clinch.
Lugo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benton wants to take the fight to the mat but Lugo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lugo tries to break the clinch but Benton is controlling the position. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Benton.
Benton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lugo has him pressed against the cage.
Lugo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Lugo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lugo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lugo counters with a left and a right that stings Benton. #T4#
Benton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lugo avoids it really well and circles away.
Lugo misses with a head kick.
No luck for Benton with that takedown attempt.
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benton throws a counter combo.
Lugo moves out of range of the leg kick from Benton.
Lugo tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Lugo.
Lugo connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Benton has managed to clinch.
Ben Benton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dizzy Lugo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dizzy Lugo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lugo, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Dizzy Lugo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 843 Round 3
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
OConnor throws a lazy head kick
and Lugo counters with a two punch combo.
Lugo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
OConnor is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dylan OConnor has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lugo.
Oh OConnor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Lugo.
Lugo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OConnor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OConnor fails with the takedown.
OConnor avoids the head kick by Lugo.
OConnor seems to have got his legs back now.
Lugo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OConnor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lugo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OConnor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
OConnor darts in looking for a takedown but Lugo gets double underhooks and turns OConnor into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan OConnor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lugo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lugo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Lugo misses with a head kick.
OConnor throwing a counter right hand but Lugo manages to avoid it.
Lugo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OConnor.
OConnor tries to clinch up but Lugo circles away and keeps his distance.
OConnor shoots in but no luck this time.
Dizzy Lugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lugo throws a head kick that misses.
Lugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OConnor.
Despite the aggression on Lugo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lugo throws a hook but OConnor avoids it easily.
OConnor wants to clinch up but Lugo keeps it at a distance.
Lugo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of OConnor's head.
OConnor wants to land a leg kick but Lugo is out of range.
Lugo goes for a double leg but OConnor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OConnor continues to drive forward.
Lugo looks winded!#T2#
Lugo throws a sloppy head kick and OConnor moves out of range easily.
OConnor is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lugo is defended easily by OConnor.#CL2#
Lugo clinches. #TD2#
Lugo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lugo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lugo keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lugo is trying to control the position but OConnor postures up.
Lugo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OConnor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Lugo is looking to stand up but OConnor isn't so interested in that idea.
OConnor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lugo is keeping the position for now.
OConnor trying to control but Lugo is working from the bottom.
OConnor throwing strikes from guard but Lugo blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
OConnor moves to clinch but Lugo breaks away
and OConnor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
OConnor has managed to clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Lugo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lugo blocks a head kick by OConnor.
Lugo throws a low kick but OConnor moves out of range easily. #CL#
OConnor rushes Lugo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OConnor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lugo.
#TD2#
Lugo gets control of OConnor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lugo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
OConnor stands up over Lugo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lugo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OConnor slips nicely into half guard.
OConnor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lugo is controlling OConnor's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dizzy Lugo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan OConnor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
OConnor blocks a head kick by Lugo.
#CL2#
Lugo instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lugo breaks the clinch.
OConnor wants to clinch.
OConnor wants to clinch up but Lugo keeps it at a distance.
OConnor tries to clinch there but Lugo circles away.
Lugo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OConnor if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD#
OConnor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lugo's guard.#ES2#
Lugo has his feet on OConnor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnor shoots in looking for a takedown. Lugo tries to sprawl out of it but OConnor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lugo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
OConnor moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
OConnor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - OConnor lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
OConnor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lugo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lugo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Lugo drops back looking for a leg! OConnor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OConnor manages to kick Lugo off! Lugo jumps back into OConnor's guard.
Lugo looking to sit in guard and control but OConnor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SU#
OConnor gets to his feet - Lugo follows without any prompting.
OConnor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lugo is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Lugo catches OConnor right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lugo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dylan OConnor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Lugo.#T3#
Lugo throws a head kick but OConnor moves out of range.
OConnor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lugo with the counter takedown but OConnor avoids it easily.
OConnor is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Lugo moves into the clinch successfully.
OConnor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lugo has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Lugo breaks from the clinch.
Lugo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lugo tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lugo tries to avoid it but OConnor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lugo to the ground. Lugo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lugo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OConnor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lugo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OConnor somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan OConnor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Lugo tries to score with a low kick but OConnor moves his leg out of the way.
OConnor tries to clinch up but Lugo circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Lugo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lugo throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and OConnor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lugo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and OConnor manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
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!
OConnor is keen to just control but Lugo is a slippery customer.
Lugo is trying to maintain the position but OConnor is very close to passing his half guard.
OConnor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dizzy Lugo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dylan OConnor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
OConnor avoids the head kick by Lugo.
Lugo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OConnor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lugo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lugo throws a head kick but OConnor moves out of range.
Lugo throws a right hand that OConnor ducks under and follows up with a left that OConnor also avoids with ease.
OConnor tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lugo pinned against the cage. Lugo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lugo moves into the clinch successfully.
OConnor jumps guard but Lugo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Lugo on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Lugo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lugo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Lugo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lugo.
Lugo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lugo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Lugo.
OConnor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lugo manages to circle out of the way.
Lugo is looking to slow OConnor down with leg kicks. #CL#
OConnor closes the distance and pushes Lugo back into the cage.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lugo has OConnor pressed against the cage, preventing OConnor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
OConnor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lugo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan OConnor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
OConnor jumps guard and drags Lugo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
OConnor looking to control.
#SUB#
OConnor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lugo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OConnor pulls Lugo in close to prevent any damage.
Lugo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Lugo wanted to stand there but OConnor had control of the position.
Dylan OConnor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lugo tries to free his leg and advance position but OConnor is retaining full guard.
OConnor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lugo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. OConnor did well to prevent Lugo getting side control.#SU2#
Lugo stands up and beckons OConnor to join him on the feet. #T4#
Lugo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Lugo tenderised OConnor's leg. OConnor is trying to keep his angry face on.
OConnor is looking to clinch. #TD#
OConnor feints and as Lugo raises his hands in defense, OConnor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
OConnor wants to control from the top but Lugo keeps moving.
Lugo has OConnor pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OConnor trying to control but Lugo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dizzy Lugo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lugo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Dizzy Lugo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 843 Round 2
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Lugo lands with a cross. #CL#
Ektor has closed the distance and engaged Lugo in a clinch.
Ektor is trying to force a seperation but Lugo has the dominant position.
Ektor has Lugo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lugo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ektor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lugo to keep the fight standing.
Lugo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ektor walks away with a smile on his face. Lugo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lugo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lugo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lugo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ektorass Ektor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lugo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lugo throws a sloppy head kick and Ektor moves out of range easily.
Ektor looks to throw the jab but Lugo is out of range.
Lugo throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ektor should have avoided that one.
Lugo lunges at Ektor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ektor's hand.
Lugo connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lugo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ektor manages to avoid it.
Lugo throws a series of punches but Ektor moves out of range. #T1#
Lugo avoids the head kick by Ektor.
#TD#
Ektor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lugo wants to get back to full guard.
Ektor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ektor is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Ektor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lugo sees it coming and defends easily.
Ektor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Ektor prevents Lugo from standing back up.
Ektor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
Lugo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ektor is on him like a limpet, forcing Lugo back against the cage.#TD#
Ektor decides to pull guard.
Ektor wants to improve his position but instead Lugo has moved into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ektor won't allow Lugo to pass to mount.
Ektor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ektor tries to get out of the position.
Lugo prevents Ektor from improving his position.
Ektor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lugo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Lugo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lugo wants to take a breather but Ektor is having none of it.
Lugo wants to get back to his feet.
Lugo stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lugo is trying to control. Ektor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lugo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lugo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lugo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ektor's head.
Ektor tries to clinch up but Lugo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ektor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lugo sprawls well. Lugo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ektor gets slowly back to his feet.
Ektor avoids the head kick by Lugo.
Ektor tries to clinch there but Lugo circles away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lugo enables Ektor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lugo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ektor is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lugo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ektor has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dizzy Lugo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Lugo tries to sprawl but Ektor drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lugo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ektor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lugo throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Ektor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lugo won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lugo is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ektor is looking to take a break and control but Lugo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Lugo is looking for a sweep.
Ektorass Ektor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ektor remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lugo is trying to get back to his feet.
Ektor tries to advance to mount but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lugo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ektor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lugo sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Lugo has managed to clinch.
Lugo is working for takedown but Ektor is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Ektor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ektor tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Lugo closes the distance and clinches.
Ektor is struggling to control the position.
Lugo taking a breather.
Lugo has Ektor pressed against the cage, preventing Ektor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lugo stalling in the clinch but Ektor improves position.
Lugo is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Lugo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lugo.#T3#
Ektor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lugo's waist but Lugo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ektor off to one side.
Lugo tries to clinch but Ektor is having none of it.
Lugo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ektor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Ektor clinches.
Ektor has Lugo pressed against the cage, preventing Lugo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Ektor breaks from the clinch.
Ektor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lugo defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lugo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ektor.#T4#
Lugo scores with a head kick.
Lugo lands a head kick. Ektor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ektor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ektor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Lugo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ektor!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ektorass Ektor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lugo working away.
Ektor tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB2#
Lugo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SU2#
Lugo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dizzy Lugo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Lugo clinches with his opponent.
Lugo misses with the head strike.
Lugo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Lugo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lugo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ektor.
Lugo misses with a head kick.
Dizzy Lugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ektor moves into the clinch.
Lugo has had enough of the clinch but Ektor keeps him there for the moment.
Lugo is trying to push Ektor away but Ektor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ektor is trying to drag Lugo to the mat but Lugo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lugo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Lugo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ektor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lugo is defending well.
Lugo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ektor slowing the pace effectively.
Lugo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ektor.
Ektor prevents the takedown attempt.
Ektor goes for a takedown attempt but Lugo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ektorass Ektor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lugo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ektor misses with a takedown attempt
and Lugo counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL#
Ektor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ektor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lugo obliges.#BC2#
Lugo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ektor gets tackled into the cage by Lugo. Lugo maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Lugo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ektor or perhaps it was just good defense by Lugo, which made it look bad. #CL#
Ektor gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Lugo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2#
Lugo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lugo stops a takedown attempt from Ektor.
Ektor avoiding damage as Lugo throws knees to the body.
Lugo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ektor up against the cage.
Ektor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lugo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ektor is working for takedown but Lugo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ektor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lugo smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Lugo looking to score a takedown here. Ektor is defending well but Lugo drives through and ends up in Ektor's guard.#T4#
Lugo is looking to stand up but Ektor won't let him.
Lugo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ektor's head.
Lugo wants to control from the top but Ektor keeps moving.
Ektor being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Ektor looking for a guillotine here but Lugo defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Lugo stands up from Ektor's guard - Lugo perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dizzy Lugo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lugo 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Dizzy Lugo!
Dizzy Lugo wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 843 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Roy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Lugo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Lugo gets a double leg takedown into Roy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lugo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lugo throwing strikes but missing.
Lugo stands and throws Roy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lugo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lugo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roy for as long as he can get away with.
Lugo working the head with strikes. #T1#
Lugo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lugo'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.
Roy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
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.
Lugo landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Lugo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lugo scoring with strikes but Roy is staying in there.
Lugo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lugo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Lugo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dizzy Lugo!
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