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Event:
Highland 127
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Luciano misses the jab.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Seamus Murphy has been cut.
Luciano stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Luciano connects with a jab.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Luciano digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #T1##TD2#
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Luciano has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Luciano wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luciano defends well.
Luciano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Luciano being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Murphy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Luciano has his hands clasped together but Murphy extends and breaks Luciano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murphy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seamus Murphy!
Manny Luciano was interviewed post fight and said 'first i wanna tank da man above for protection and blessings , next i wanna say tanks to my braddahs at KingsJiuJitsuAcademy for da great camp , lastly i wanna tank my manager for taking me in and seeing da champion in my blood. we didnt get da job done today, but im still in da next round... time t'. |
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Event:
Highland 122
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Sims has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Sims.
Sims moves out of range of the strikes.
Sims swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Luciano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Sims gets control of Luciano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sims will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sims manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luciano manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sims wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sims is really struggling to control Luciano but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU#
Sims stands up and waves to Luciano to follow him.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Luciano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Sims drops back down to his feet.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sims's elbow.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano tries to work over Sims's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sims tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Sims's ribcage. Sims let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Sims drops back down to his feet.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
#T3#
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
Luciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luciano lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simss head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a body punch.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sims is breathing heavily.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano lands a right hand.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Luciano dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sims throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sims swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Luciano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luciano.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Sims's head.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Manny Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Luciano. #T1#
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sims jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luciano walks away with a smile on his face. Sims gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Sims throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sims throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sims lands a jab to the nose.
Sims takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sims throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Luciano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano is leaning against Sims and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano digs a right hand into Sims's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sims's gas tank.
Luciano presses Sims against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano is leaning against Sims and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano. #T3#
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano is leaning against Sims and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Sims tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
#T4#
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Sims's ribcage. Sims let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Sims jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano presses Sims against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sims is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Sims's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano lands a body punch.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano pushes Sims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Sims is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sims or not.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Sims's ribcage. Sims let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano is working Sims over against the cage.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano digs a right hand into Sims's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sims's gas tank.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano cracks Sims with a nice body shot.
Luciano gets through Sims's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sims backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Luciano!
Post fight, an emotional Manny Luciano said 'first i wanna tank da man above for protection and blessings , next i wanna say tanks to my braddahs at KingsJiuJitsuAcademy for da great camp , lastly i wanna tank my manager for taking me in and seeing da champion in my blood. blessed to be able to go 3-0 in my group, on to da next round! LETSCRAP'. |
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Event:
Highland 117
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Mahoo throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoo misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahoo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahoo scrambles back to his feet.
Mahoo shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahoo closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Mahoo pushes Luciano against the cage but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mahoo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahoo throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Mahoo looking to score a takedown here. Luciano is defending well but Mahoo drives through and ends up in Luciano's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mahoo preventing the sweep.
Luciano controls Mahoo momentarily but Mahoo frees himself.
Mahoo passes into half guard. #T1#
Mahoo prevents Luciano from improving his position.
Mahoo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Luciano blocking the ground and pound.
Mahoo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Mahoo has isolated one of Luciano's arms. Luciano looking to fight him off but Mahoo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Couscous Mahoo!
Couscous Mahoo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Manny Luciano was interviewed post fight and said 'first i wanna tank da man above for protection and blessings , next i wanna say tanks to my braddahs at KingsJiuJitsuAcademy for da great camp , lastly i wanna tank my manager for taking me in and seeing da champion in my blood. we didnt get da job done today, but im still in da next round... time t'. |
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Event:
Highland 112
Date: Nov 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Arsenault is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Luciano.#CL#
Arsenault gets tackled into the cage by Luciano. Luciano maintains the clinch.
Arsenault blocking some punches.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Arsenault is trying to break the clinch but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Luciano tries to work over Arsenault's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Arsenault working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Arsenault controls his hands.
Arsenault looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Arsenault avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arsenault wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Luciano.
Arsenault is looking to break free of the clinch but Luciano has double underhooks.
Arsenault is trying to force a seperation but Luciano has the dominant position.#T1#
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arsenault's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Arsenault wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano tries a body shot but Arsenault blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Arsenault controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arsenault.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano has Arsenault pressed against the cage, preventing Arsenault from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
A short left from Luciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Arsenault controls the action.
Arsenault blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arsenault wants to get back to striking at distance but Luciano won't allow it.
Arsenault is trying to break the clinch but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arsenault wants to break free but Luciano has control.
Luciano has Arsenault pressed against the cage, preventing Arsenault from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arsenault is trying to break the clinch but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arsenault blocking some punches.
Arsenault wants to get back to striking at distance but Luciano won't allow it.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano has Arsenault pressed against the cage, preventing Arsenault from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Arsenault working hard to break the clinch.
Luciano tries a body shot but Arsenault blocks it.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arsenault blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano keeps control of Arsenault as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano is working Arsenault over against the cage.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Arsenault.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arsenault is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arsenault wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arsenault blocking some punches.
#T4#
Arsenault blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano tries a body shot but Arsenault blocks it.
Luciano pushes Arsenault back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano tries to work over Arsenault's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arsenault blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Arsenault.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Arsenault is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arsenault is trying to break the clinch but Luciano is controlling him.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arsenault wants to break free but Luciano has control.
Arsenault blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Arsenault controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Luciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Arsenault swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arsenault misses with a hook
and Arsenault takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano looks to clinch
and Arsenault counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
letting Arsenault counter with a right hand.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arsenault counters with a left to the body.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Luciano defending well as Arsenault loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano digs a good hook to Arsenault's body.
Arsenault misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arsenault throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Arsenault.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Arsenault's shoulder, as Arsenault tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Luciano forces Arsenault back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano tries a body shot but Arsenault blocks it.
Arsenault tries to break free but Luciano pushes him back against the cage.
Arsenault blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arsenault blocks an uppercut.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arsenault can do to turn this around?
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arsenault looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Arsenault blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Arsenault takes a shot to the head.
Luciano pushes Arsenault back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arsenault takes a shot to the head.
Arsenault wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Arsenault is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Arsenault blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arsenault is trying to break the clinch but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Manny Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arsenault prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano lands an uppercut.#T3#
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Arsenault controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arsenault's elbow.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Arsenault controls his hands.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arsenault looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Arsenault controls his hands.
Arsenault is trying to break free.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arsenault blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arsenault.
Arsenault is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arsenault.#T4#
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arsenault's elbow.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Arsenault tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Arsenault controls his hands.
Arsenault has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arsenault tries to break the clinch but Luciano is controlling the position.
Arsenault wants to get back to striking at distance but Luciano won't allow it.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano tries a body shot but Arsenault blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Luciano dominated that second round.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Arsenault misses with an uppercut
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano tries to clinch up but Arsenault circles away and keeps his distance.
Luciano throws a combination that misses
and Arsenault counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Arsenault.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Arsenault swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arsenault pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arsenault might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arsenault misses with a hook.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Arsenault manages to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Arsenault slips under a jab from Luciano.#T1#
Arsenault throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano works over Arsenault's head and body with a nice combination.
Luciano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arsenault under the eye.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arsenault at a distance.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arsenault.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arsenault.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Manny Luciano has been cut.
Arsenault misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arsenault manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Arsenault's shoulder, as Arsenault tries to avoid the shot.
Arsenault keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arsenault! But no joy.
Luciano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Arsenault. Those never looked like landing.
Arsenault missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arsenault swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
Arsenault misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Arsenault. #T3#
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Arsenault.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Luciano.
Arsenault lands with a shot to the body.
Mathieu Arsenault has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Luciano throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Arsenault to counter with a crisp jab.
Arsenault misses with a hook.
Arsenault throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano digs a good hook to Arsenault's body.
#T4#
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Arsenault is just out of range.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Arsenault.
Arsenault misses with a body shot.
Luciano swings for the body but Arsenault moves out of range.
Arsenault misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arsenault throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Manny Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano swings for the body but Arsenault moves out of range.
Arsenault swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arsenault misses with a straight left.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arsenault moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manny Luciano.
Well Luciano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Luciano!
Manny Luciano took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'first i wanna tank da man above for protection and blessings , next i wanna say tanks to my braddahs at KingsJiuJitsuAcademy for da great camp , lastly i wanna tank my manager for taking me in and seeing da champion in my blood. das 2 down 1 more to go and im in da next round! LETSCRAP!'. |
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Event:
Highland 107
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Luciano misses with a two punch combination.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Luciano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Luciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Luciano misses with the combination.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Luciano as he connects with a hook.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luciano scores with a nice strike.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Luciano lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Luciano lands with a nice body punch.
Luciano cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Brown on that attempt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Brown instigates a clinch.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Brown wants a takedown.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luciano smiles and moves away.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luciano defends well and Brown ends up having to push Luciano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Luciano tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luciano is defending well.#BC2#
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Luciano swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luciano's waist but Luciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side. #T4#
Luciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Luciano as Brown shoots in.#CL2#
Luciano rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Luciano keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Luciano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Luciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Luciano as Brown shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown tries to clinch up.
As Brown backs off Luciano throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Luciano clinches with his opponent.
#T1##TD#
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Luciano looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brown wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Luciano 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.
Luciano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Brown throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Luciano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Luciano controlling from the top position.
Brown is trying to keep Luciano in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Luciano moves into the clinch.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Brown prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Renzo Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano lands a head shot.
A left lands for Luciano.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Renzo Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Luciano clinches up against the cage.
Luciano tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Luciano does no damage.
Luciano lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Luciano rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown slips a jab from Luciano.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown with a jab.
Luciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Luciano, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manny Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luciano avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Luciano lands a head shot.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano with a jab.
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!
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown tries for a takedown but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Luciano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Luciano won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Brown blocking some punches.
Manny Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luciano works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Luciano working aggressively here.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown blocks a body shot from Luciano. #BC2#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Luciano!
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.
Renzo Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luciano 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Luciano! |
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