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Event:
RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Gore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lygres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Lygre drives through and clinches with Gore against the cage.
Lygre struggles to land a body shot inside as Gore controls his hands.
Gore is working Lygre over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gore.
Gore tries to throw a body punch but Lygre avoids it by throwing Gore back against the cage.
Gore is working Lygre over against the cage.#BC2#
Lygre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gore lands a head shot.
Lygre dives in and grabs Gore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gore pushes down on Lygre's head and hops out.
We've been hearing reports that Gore has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lygre walks into a stiff left hand from Gore.#ROC#Lygre is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Gore ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lygre clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horley Gore!
A very excited looking Horley Gore made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Stian Lygre spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '. |
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Event:
RISE 159
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lygre prevents a body shot from Meno.
Lygre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lygre wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Meno manages to break the clinch.
Meno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lygre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meno.
A shot to the liver by Meno. Beautiful body shot.
Lygre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lygre scores with a head kick. Meno tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lygre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lygre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meno throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lygre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meno but Meno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lygre darts in looking for a takedown but Meno gets double underhooks and turns Lygre into the cage. #BC#
Lygre manages to break the clinch.
Lygre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Meno. No joy for Lygre on that attempt.
A shot to the liver by Meno. Beautiful body shot.
Lygre is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Lygre tries to keep at a distance but Meno has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Meno tries to throw a body punch but Lygre avoids it by throwing Meno back against the cage. #BC#
Lygre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meno misses with a two punch combination.
Meno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lygre tries to clinch but Meno moves out of range.
Lygre misses with a takedown attempt - Meno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lygre at a distance.
Meno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lygre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meno lands a glancing blow to the side of Lygre's head.
Lygre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lygre there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Lygre is rocked!
Meno measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Lygre! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ele Meno!
Ele Meno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Stian Lygre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '. |
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Event:
RISE 152
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kowalczyk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lygre won't allow Kowalczyk to get back to his feet.
Lygre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Lygre stands up from Kowalczyk's guard - Lygre perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Lygre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kowalczyk quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lygre moves into full mount! Kowalczyk won't be happy about that!
Lygre controlling from mount. #T1#
Lygre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lygre controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Lygre has isolated one of Kowalczyk's arms. Kowalczyk looking to fight him off but Lygre twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stian Lygre!
Stian Lygre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Huang vs L i - Money #22
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Goodman stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Lygre gets caught flat footed, as Goodman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lygre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodman is controlling him.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lygre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goodman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lygre is trying to maintain the position but Goodman is very close to passing his half guard.
Goodman winds up and cracks Lygre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman trying to control the action but Lygre is working from the bottom.
Goodman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Goodman is pressing down on Lygre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lygre is holding on for now.
Goodman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lygre is staying active underneath Goodman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lygre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodman is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Goodman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lygre defends it well.
Goodman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lygre is refusing to be controlled, as Goodman sits in half guard.
Lygre keeping hold of Goodman's head, controlling as best he can.
Goodman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Lygre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Goodman is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lygre won't allow Goodman to pass to mount.
Lygre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Goodman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goodman passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Goodman is working for a guillotine from mount but Lygre frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman landing shots from mount. #T4#
Goodman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goodman looking to finish Lygre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lygre!#SUB#
Goodman is working for a guillotine from mount but Lygre frees his head quite easily.
Goodman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lygre tries to lock up and control but Goodman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman 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##TD#
Lygre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goodman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goodman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goodman working the ground and pound from side control.
Goodman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman scoring with punches from side control.
Lygre takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1##SUB#
Goodman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lygre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lygre wants to get back to his feet.
Lygre trying his best to control but Goodman has mounted him.
Lygre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Goodman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Lygre is rocked!#SUB#
Goodman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lygre is still in real trouble! Can Goodman finish him?
Goodman drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lygre! More shots from Goodman and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Goodman!
Post fight, an emotional White Goodman said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.
Stian Lygre was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '. |
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Event:
Fran vs Atunes - Money # 21
Date: Oct 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Lygre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparks as he jumps to the side.
Lygre tries to clinch up.
Lygre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lygre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparks avoids it really well and circles away.
Jhonny Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stian Lygre.
Lygre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jhonny Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lygre with a poor takedown #CL#
and Sparks moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lygre wants to get back to striking at distance but Sparks won't allow it.
Sparks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lygre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparks has Lygre pushed against the cage.
Lygre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##TD2#
Lygre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lygre is thwarting Sparks's attempts to control the position.
Sparks is looking for a sweep. Lygre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lygre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
Lygre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparks is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lygre is keeping the position for now.
Sparks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sparks'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.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving.
Sparks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Lygre trying to control the position.
Lygre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lygre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparks trying to control but Lygre is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lygre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sparks scores with a takedown into Lygre's guard.
Lygre 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.#SUB2#
Lygre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Lygre controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself.
Sparks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lygre working a defensive guard here.
Lygre wants to sweep here but Sparks controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparks is looking to pass into half guard but Lygre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lygre is in guard.#REVB#
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jhonny Sparks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sparks shoots in but no luck this time.
Lygre tries to counter with a clinch but Sparks shakes him off and moves away.
Sparks fails with the takedown
and Lygre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lygre has a takedown stuffed.
Lygre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lygre wants it to stay on the feet.
Lygre is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lygre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparks avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sparks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lygre on his heels. He'll look to pass Lygre's guard now, I'm sure.
Sparks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Lygre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparks stops Lygre from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lygre trying to control the position.
Sparks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparks throws a strike but Lygre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lygre wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Lygre sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lygre has gone for a leg lock! Sparks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lygre's guard.#REVR#
Sparks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving. #T3#
Sparks advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sparks seems content to control.#SUB2#
Lygre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sparks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lygre defending well though.
Sparks lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Sparks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lygre is just riding it out for now. Sparks eventually gives up the hold.
Lygre moves into full guard.
#T4#
Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lygre's head.
Lygre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving.
Lygre trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lygre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparks trying to control but Lygre is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Sparks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Lygre. No joy for Sparks on that attempt.
Lygre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lygre slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lygre dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Sparks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lygre to regain full guard.
Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lygre's head.
Sparks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparks tries to free his leg and advance position but Lygre is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lygre wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Sparks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lygre is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up.
Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparks scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparks postures up and lands a big shot to Lygre's brow.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lygre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lygre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jhonny Sparks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lygre pulls Sparks in close to prevent any damage.
Sparks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lygre closes the distance and clinches up with Sparks, looking for a takedown. Lygre pushes Sparks against the cage but Sparks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sparks fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparks shoots in but no luck this time.
Lygre is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lygre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparks tries to avoid it but Lygre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparks to the ground. Sparks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparks goes for a double leg but Lygre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lygre continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Sparks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lygre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparks wants a takedown but no success here.
Lygre jumps guard but Sparks stands there with Lygre around his waist. Lygre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lygre can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Lygre gets control of Sparks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lygre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lygre wants to stand but Sparks is controlling the position.
Sparks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lygre wants to sweep here but Sparks controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Sparks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sparks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lygre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparks.
Stian Lygre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Sparks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhonny Sparks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparks, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhonny Sparks!
After the fight, Jhonny Sparks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Stian Lygre had this to say: 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '. |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #8
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Dilly stuffs the takedown.
Dilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilly jabs Lygre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dilly throws a series of punches but Lygre avoids them all with ease.
Dilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lygre stuffs the takedown attempt from Dilly. Dilly gets slowly back to his feet.
Lygre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dilly shoots in looking for a takedown. Lygre tries to sprawl out of it but Dilly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lygre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Dilly with a poor takedown
and Lygre counters with a series of strikes. Dilly will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stian Lygre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilly Dilly.
Lygre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dilly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lygre circles away.
Lygre shoots in for a takedown but Dilly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lygre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lygre ducks right into an uppercut from Dilly. #CL#
Lygre clinches up against the cage.
Lygre tries to throw a body punch but Dilly avoids it by throwing Lygre back against the cage.
Dilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lygre backwards.
Lygre is trying to pull guard but Dilly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lygre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dilly walks away with a smile on his face. Lygre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dilly scores with a hook to the body. Lygre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lygre walks into a straight right hand from Dilly.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lygre is defended easily by Dilly.
It seemed like Dilly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lygre blocks a head kick by Dilly.
Lygre shoots in and drives through. Dilly sprawls well.
Dilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lygre.
Dilly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lygre closes the distance but Dilly moves to the side
and Dilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lygre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lygre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Dilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lygre stuffs the takedown.
Dilly looks to land a right hand but Lygre moved out of range.
Lygre drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dilly sprawls and moves away.
Lygre goes for a double leg but Dilly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dilly continues to drive forward.
We've been informed that Dilly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lygre has Dilly pushed against the cage.#TD#
Lygre pulls Dilly into guard.
Lygre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dilly manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lygre won't allow Dilly to sweep him here.
Dilly will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lygre wants to control from the top but Dilly keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Dilly is looking for a triangle but Lygre pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lygre defends well.#SUB2#
Dilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lygre is aware though and is defending well.
Lygre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dilly keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
Lygre is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dilly Dilly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lygre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dilly takes a swing at Lygre's ribcage but misses.
Lygre changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dilly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lygre backs up against the cage.
Dilly swinging wildly here.
Lygre fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lygre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lygre wants to clinch up but Dilly keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Dilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilly misses the shot to the body.
Dilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lygre.
#T1#
Lygre walks into a stiff left hand from Dilly.
Dilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lygre throws a big counter combination but Dilly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Lygre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dilly has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lygre is on him like a limpet, forcing Dilly back against the cage.
Dilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilly can't find room to land a body shot as Lygre controls the action.
Lygre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dilly after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lygre tries to pull guard but Dilly holds him up against the cage and eventually Lygre drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lygre jumps guard but Dilly stands there with Lygre around his waist. Lygre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lygre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dilly to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Lygre wants to take the fight to the mat but Dilly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lygre is trying to pull guard but Dilly has him pressed against the cage.
Dilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilly gets underhooks to prevent Lygre's takedown attempt.
Dilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilly misses with some punches.
Dilly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lygre pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Lygre drives through and clinches with Dilly against the cage.
Dilly throws a head punch that misses.
Lygre tries to pull guard but Dilly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dilly lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Lygre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Lygre successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Dilly pushes down on Lygre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dilly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lygre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dilly is thwarting Lygre's attempts to control the position.
Dilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lygre keeps working. #SUB2#
Dilly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dilly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dilly manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lygre to take his back!
Dilly Dilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dilly has good solid back control here.
Dilly tries to get the hooks in deep but Lygre pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dilly Dilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Dilly misses with a few strikes there.
Dilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Lygre.
Dilly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Dilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lygre drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dilly sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilly shoots for a takedown but Lygre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lygre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lygre or perhaps it was just good defense by Dilly, which made it look bad.
Dilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Dilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lygre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dilly as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Dilly catches Lygre right on the button with a cross.
Lygre wants to clinch
enabling Dilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilly missing with a left hand there. Lygre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilly takes a swing at Lygre's ribcage but misses.
Dilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilly lands an overhand right.
Dilly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dilly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dilly Dilly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lygre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilly punishes Lygre's body with a nice straight punch.
Dilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lygre fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Lygre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dilly's half guard.
Dilly is trying to control but can't.
Lygre wants to control but Dilly is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lygre in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Dilly controlling the position well.
Dilly regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dilly throwing shots but Lygre is blocking nicely.
Dilly stops Lygre from getting back to his feet.
Lygre wants to control but Dilly is keeping busy.
#T4#
Dilly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lygre wants to get back to his feet.
Dilly is thwarting Lygre's attempts to control the position.
Lygre wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilly is keen to just control but Lygre is a slippery customer.
Lygre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dilly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stian Lygre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Lygre actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dilly Dilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilly 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dilly Dilly!
Dilly Dilly decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Stian Lygre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '. |
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Money - Additional - #7
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Lygre shoots in for a takedown but Sparks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lygre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lygre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Sparks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lygre sprawls well initially but Sparks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sparks stalling.
Lygre is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Sparks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lygre is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparks trying to control the action but Lygre is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lygre is looking to control Sparks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lygre avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lygre.#TD2#
Sparks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lygre is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sparks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Sparks is working for takedown but Lygre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sparks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lygre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lygre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lygre is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sparks is looking for a takedown.
Lygre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sparks is working for takedown but Lygre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lygre wants a takedown.
#T3#
Lygre gets underhooks to prevent Sparks's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lygre manages to pull guard.
Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lygre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lygre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lygre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lygre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lygre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparks stays in close to Lygre's body and controls the position.
Lygre pulls Sparks in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lygre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sparks uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jhonny Sparks will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Lygre shoots in and gets a takedown into Sparks's guard.
Our spies down at at Next Level MMA inform us that Sparks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparks controls Lygre momentarily but Lygre frees himself.
Lygre trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Lygre is really struggling to control Sparks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sparks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lygre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks preventing the sweep.
Lygre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Sparks throwing strikes but missing.
Stian Lygre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lygre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lygre trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks managing to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lygre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lygre trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sparks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lygre wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sparks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lygre is trying to defend but Sparks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Lygre is trying to maintain the position but Sparks is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lygre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lygre wants to control but Sparks is keeping busy.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lygre wants to sweep but Sparks has passed to side control!
Lygre can't do much from the bottom here.
Lygre tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sparks lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lygre's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jhonny Sparks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sparks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lygre bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jhonny Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lygre counters with a two punch combo.
Sparks stuffs the takedown attempt from Lygre. Lygre gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparks dives in for a single leg takedown but Lygre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stian Lygre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lygre goes for a double leg but Sparks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sparks continues to drive forward.
Lygre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sparks to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lygre pulls guard. #ES#
Lygre wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lygre or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparks, which made it look bad. #T1##TD2#
Sparks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparks slips a nice elbow through Lygre's hands, connecting with Lygre's forehead.#ES#
Lygre has one foot on Sparks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt - Lygre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sparks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lygre swivels and escapes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lygre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jhonny Sparks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sparks is pressed up against the cage. Lygre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparks down to the mat. Sparks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Lygre rushes Sparks and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Sparks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Lygre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lygre has control of Sparks's left arm, preventing Sparks from doing any damage.
Sparks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparks prevents Lygre from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Sparks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lygre trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
Sparks preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lygre stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Lygre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparks to the mat! Sparks manages to get full guard. #T4#
Lygre wants to stand but Sparks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sparks controls Lygre momentarily but Lygre frees himself.
Lygre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lygre wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Lygre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lygre tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparks is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stian Lygre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhonny Sparks!
Jhonny Sparks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Stian Lygre was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '. |
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Money - Additional - #5
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Estaben misses with a double jab.
Estaben rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lygre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Estaben looks to move away, Lygre throws a big counter combo but Estaben just gets out of the way.
Lygre misses with a takedown attempt - Estaben sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Estaben let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lygre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Estaben defends well and Lygre ends up having to push Estaben into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Estaben struggles to land a body shot inside as Lygre controls his hands.
Lygre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Estaben is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Lygre.
#BC#
Lygre breaks from the clinch.
Estaben lands a jab to Lygre's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Estaben misses. #CL#
Lygre rushes Estaben and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Lygre has hold of one of Estaben's legs. Estaben is fighting the takedown attempt but Lygre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Estaben has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lygre has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Estaben wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lygre has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Estaben is working for takedown but Lygre is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Lygre lands a takedown into guard.
Estaben wants to sweep but no luck.
Estaben looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lygre puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lygre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lygre lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Lygre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lygre is thwarting Estaben's attempts to control the position.
Estaben keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lygre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES2#
Estaben has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lygre is on him like a limpet, forcing Estaben back against the cage.#TD#
Lygre is trying to trip Estaben. He has hold of a leg but Estaben is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lygre persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Estaben wants to get back to his feet but Lygre passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Lygre content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Estaben wants to control but Lygre is keeping busy.
Estaben is looking to escape.
Estaben is looking for a sweep. Lygre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lygre lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Lygre is going to stand back up.
Estaben is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lygre scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Estaben is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lygre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Estaben does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lygre passes to side control.
Lygre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estaben is looking for a sweep.
Lygre wants to control but Estaben is keeping him busy.
Estaben is being controlled here.
Estaben is trying to control Lygre's posture but Lygre avoids it.
Lygre advances to full mount. #SUB#
Lygre looking to secure an arm triangle but Estaben defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stian Lygre will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lygre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Estaben goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lygre prevents it.
The referee calls for Lygre to work.
Lygre tries for a takedown but Estaben manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Lygre decides to pull guard.
Estaben trying to control but Lygre is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estaben won't allow Lygre to sweep him here.
Lygre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Estaben slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Estaben must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Estaben forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Estaben stalling away here and it's allowed Lygre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lygre looking for a sweep. Not yet Lygre, not yet.
Lygre keeping moving, preventing Estaben from controlling successfully.
Lygre wants to sweep here but Estaben controlling him for the moment.
Lygre keeping full guard, as Estaben tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lygre wants to sweep but no luck.
Lygre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lygre is trying to keep Estaben in close.
Estaben lands a couple of digs.
Estaben missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lygre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Estaben sprawls well. Estaben wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lygre gets slowly back to his feet.
Lygre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lygre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Lygre shoots in looking for a takedown. Estaben tries to sprawl out of it but Lygre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Estaben manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Lygre moves into the clinch successfully.
Estaben wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Lygre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lygre darts in looking for a takedown but Estaben gets double underhooks and turns Lygre into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Estaben on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lygre pressing his opponent against the cage.
Estaben can't find room to land a body shot as Lygre controls the action.
#T4##TD#
Lygre jumps guard.
Estaben trying to control but Lygre is working from the bottom.
Estaben throws an elbow that misses. Lygre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Estaben's guard. Nice move by Lygre!#REVR#
Lygre stays in close to Estaben's body and controls the position.
Lygre trying to control the position from guard on top but Estaben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Lygre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lygre darts in trying to clinch
and Estaben counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stian Lygre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lygre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Estaben as Lygre shoots in.
Estaben ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lygre moves away.
Lygre tries a head kick but it misses.
Lygre tries to clinch but Estaben moves out of range.
Stian Lygre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estaben swats away the attempt to clinch by Lygre.
Lygre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Estaben is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lygre moves in looking to clinch but Estaben pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lygre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Estaben misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lygre.
Estaben drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lygre defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Estaben misses with the combination.
Lygre drops down looking for a counter takedown but Estaben sprawls and moves away.
Estaben throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Estaben throws a right hand that Lygre ducks under and follows up with a left that Lygre also avoids with ease.
Lygre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Estaben avoids it really well and circles away.
Lygre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Estaben as he jumps to the side.
Estaben is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lygre with a body shot.
Estaben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lygre.
Lygre feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Lygre closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Estaben is trying to force a seperation but Lygre has the dominant position.
Estaben gets underhooks to prevent Lygre's takedown attempt.
Estaben wants a takedown but no success here.
Lygre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Estaben prevents it.
#TD#
Lygre pulls Estaben into guard.
Estaben looking to sit in guard and control but Lygre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lygre trying to control but Estaben is working from the bottom.
Estaben keeping full guard, as Lygre tries to pass.
Estaben keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
Estaben looking to control.
#T3#
Lygre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Estaben wants to stand up but Lygre is controlling him.
Stian Lygre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Lygre drops back looking for a leg! Estaben is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Estaben manages to kick Lygre off! Lygre jumps back into Estaben's guard.
Estaben can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lygre controls the pace.
Estaben is looking to stand up but Lygre isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lygre postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lygre tries to clinch there but Estaben circles away.
No luck for Lygre with that takedown attempt.
Juan Estaben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estaben throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lygre.
Lygre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Estaben's waist but Estaben gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lygre off to one side.
Lygre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Estaben circles away.
Lygre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Estaben sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estaben throws a right and a left that Lygre avoids nicely.
Lygre feinted with a counter takedown.
Lygre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Estaben on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Estaben comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lygre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stian Lygre!
A relieved looking Stian Lygre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 17
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Damchaigym misses with a head kick.
Damchaigym goes for a double leg but Lygre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lygre continues to drive forward.#TD#
Lygre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Damchaigym quickly recovers to half guard.
Lygre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lygre is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lygre seems to be working for a kimura but Damchaigym defends the submission attempt.
Lygre works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Lygre controlling from mount.
Lygre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Lygre stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Damchaigym will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Lygre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Damchaigym quickly recovers to half guard.
Damchaigym tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lygre manages to move to mount!
Lygre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SUB#
Lygre is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Lygre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stian Lygre!
A victorious Stian Lygre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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