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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Lag takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Crawford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crawford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawford.
Lag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawford.#TD#
Lag drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crawford has a closed guard, preventing Lag from standing up.
Lag throws a big right hand that misses.
Lag would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lag has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Lag throws a big elbow that misses.
Lag scoring with some ground and pound.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Lag from controlling successfully.
Crawford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lag controls the pace.
Lag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crawford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lag postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Lag from controlling successfully.
Crawford working a defensive guard here.
Lag throwing strikes but missing.
Lag content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lag slips under a jab.
Crawford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lag definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crawford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lag.#TD#
Lag drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Lag with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crawford working a defensive guard here.
Lag scoring with some ground and pound.
Lag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Lag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crawford working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lag forces his way into half guard.
Lag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lag working over Crawford with some ground and pound. Crawford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lag is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crawford wants to control but Lag is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Lag 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#
Crawford missing with a left hand there. Lag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lag wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawford.
Crawford lands a lovely overhand right.
Crawford throws an overhand right that lands on Lag's shoulder, as Lag tries to avoid the shot.
Lag half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crawford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crawford connects with a nice looking jab.
Lag takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lag shoots in for a double leg but Crawford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crawford throws a jab when Lag was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Crawford - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Marlon Lag has been cut.
A big left from Crawford misses.
Crawford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A cross from Crawford lands.
Lag walks into a jab.#ROC2#Lag is rocked!
Crawford 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.
Lag tries to get into range but Crawford steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Lag! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Crawford scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cordero Crawford! |
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Event:
KIFC 86
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lag shoots in for a double leg but Muvaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lag closes the distance and clinches up with Muvaka, looking for a takedown. Lag pushes Muvaka against the cage but Muvaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muvaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lag fails with a takedown attempt.
Muvaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ben Muvaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Lag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lag.#T1#
Lag closes the distance and clinches up with Muvaka, looking for a takedown. Lag pushes Muvaka against the cage but Muvaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Lag tries to get set, Muvaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Lag manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Lag shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muvaka is trying to defend but Lag finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muvaka is looking to get back to is feet but Lag passes into side control.
Lag throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Lag working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES#
Muvaka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Lag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muvaka's waist but Muvaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lag off to one side.
Marlon Lag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lag fails with a takedown attempt.
Muvaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lag.
Lag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lag with a poor takedown #CL#
and Muvaka moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Lag is trying to trip Muvaka. He has hold of a leg but Muvaka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lag persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lag landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Muvaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Muvaka wants to get back to his feet but Lag is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Muvaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lag on the ground.
Lag postures up in Muvaka's guard and throws a big left but Muvaka blocks it.
Muvaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muvaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muvaka tries to get out of the position.
Lag working some strikes from top position.
Lag passes Muvaka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muvaka wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muvaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lag working Muvaka over with strikes.
Lag 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.
Lag is trying to control the action in half guard but Muvaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lag working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lag stops Muvaka from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Lag wants to work for an arm triangle but Muvaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lag is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marlon Lag will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lag shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muvaka defends it nicely.
Marlon Lag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muvaka's waist but Muvaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lag off to one side.
Muvaka tries to counter by clinching up but Lag breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lag shoots in and bounces Muvaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Muvaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lag is controlling him. #T1#
Muvaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lag trying to control the position from guard on top but Muvaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muvaka wants to stand up but Lag is controlling him.
Lag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Muvaka's head.
Muvaka keeping moving, preventing Lag from controlling successfully.
Lag with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lag won't allow Muvaka to get back to his feet. #ES#
Muvaka pushes Lag off and gets back to his feet.
Lag dives in for a single leg takedown but Muvaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Muvaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ben Muvaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Lag.
Lag misses with a takedown attempt - Muvaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Lag shoots and misses #CL#
and Muvaka counters by clinching up.
Lag is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lag lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Muvaka kicks Lag off and gets back to his feet.
Lag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lag fails with the takedown.
As Lag tries to get set, Muvaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Lag manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Muvaka as Lag shoots in.#T4#
Lag fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muvaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Lag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muvaka as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Muvaka dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Muvaka stuffs the takedown.
Muvaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lag.
Lag tries for a takedown but Muvaka circles away easily#CL#
and Muvaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muvaka.
Muvaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lag goes for a takedown attempt but Muvaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ben Muvaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Lag.
Lag has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Muvaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Muvaka breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Lag doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Muvaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Lag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muvaka lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Marlon Lag has been cut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Muvaka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Muvaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Lag won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Muvaka manages to break the clinch.
Lag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muvaka is fending him off so far but Lag persists. Nope, Muvaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Muvaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lag.
Muvaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Lag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muvaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Lag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Muvaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Muvaka is leaning against Lag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Muvaka breaks from the clinch.
Lag shoots and misses #CL#
and Muvaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Muvaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lag takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muvaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muvaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lag's face.
#T3#
Muvaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muvaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muvaka lands a big knee to the head and Lag goes down! Muvaka pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Muvaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Muvaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 74
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Lag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thibodeaux's waist but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lag off to one side.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Lag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Lag's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.#CUT#It looks like Marlon Lag has been cut.
Thibodeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lag to the canvas! Lag doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Thibodeaux keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demassive Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
KIFC 57
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Kwondo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lag circles away.#TD#
Lag shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kwondo is trying to control but Lag manages to pass to mount!
Kwondo tries to lock up and control but Lag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lag prevents Kwondo from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwondo tries to hold on but Lag pushes him away.
Lag lands a heavy elbow.
Kwondo taking shots to the head. #T1#
Kwondo wants to control but Lag is having none of it.
Lag lands a nice shot to the head.
Kwondo tries to hold on but Lag postures up.
Lag definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kwondo on the ground.
Lag lands a big shot there that rocks Kwondo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kwondo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kwondo is in a horrible position here. Lag smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lag is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kwondo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lag landing punches.
Lag lands a couple of good shots and Kwondo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kwondo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
Lag controlling well, preventing Kwondo from escaping the position.
Kwondo is still trying to improve position.
Lag avoiding Kwondo 's attempts to control his hands.
Kwondo is really stuck here.
Lag avoiding Kwondo 's attempts to control his hands.
Kwondo wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Kwondo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lag lands a shot to the head. #T3##SUB#
Kwondo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lag is hanging on to Kwondo's back as he tries to escape.
Kwondo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kwondo tries to lock up and control but Lag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Kwondo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lag.
Lag has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kwondo's face.
Lag punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Kwondo working to try and regain half guard.
Kwondo tries to hold on but Lag pushes him away.
Lag lands a nice shot to the head.
Kwondo is squirming around, avoiding Lag's attempts to control the action.
Lag scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kwondo?
Lag putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kwondo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kwondo is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lag lands with some strikes.
Lag raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lag with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Lag dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lag avoids the head kick by Kwondo.
#TD#
Lag shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kwondo is trying to defend but Lag finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lag scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Lag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kwondo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lag.
We've been informed that Kwondo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kwondo trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kwondo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lag pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Kwondo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kwondo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lag connects with a couple of short punches.
Kwondo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwondo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lag puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kwondo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lag's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lag's back!
Lag tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kwondo has managed to slip his arm under Lag's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lag is tapping out! Submission win for Kwondo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tye Kwondo! |
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Event:
KIFC 50
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Solade with a poor takedown #TD2#
so Lag counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Solade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Solade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lag can do anything to dispel that myth.
Solade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Solade lands a nice short elbow.
Solade throwing shots but Lag is blocking nicely.
Solade blocks the strikes from Lag.
Lag moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lag 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.
Lag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Solade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Solade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solade.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Solade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Solade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lag controlling Solade's posture.
Solade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solade being controlled here momentarily.
Lag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lag's head.
Lag trying to strike off his back.
Solade postures up.
Solade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solade throws a big elbow that misses.
Solade is looking to work some ground and pound but Lag has wrist control.
Lag trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Solade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Solade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solade has managed to get both his arms back between Lag's legs - danger averted.
Solade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Lag is looking for a triangle but Solade pushes his legs off easily.
Solade throws a big elbow that misses.
Solade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Solade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solade trying to control the position from guard on top but Lag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solade. #T3#
Lag bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solade's guard. #REVB#
Solade controls Lag momentarily but Lag frees himself.
Lag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Solade striking off his back but it's not causing Lag any problems.
Solade trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Solade thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Solade is breathing heavily.
Lag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lag works over Solade with some ground and pound from guard.
Lag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lag landing with the ground and pound.
Lag stopping the sweep attempt from Solade.
Lag lands a couple of digs.
Solade doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Lag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Solade trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lag working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Solade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lag defends well.
Solade trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Solade wants to sweep but no luck.
Lag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lag is working Solade over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Solade striking from the bottom.
Lag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lag is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lag wants to control from the top but Solade keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marlon Lag will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Lag gets caught napping as Solade dives in and scores a takedown. Lag manages to retain guard.
Solade is working Lag over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Donny Solade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lag has his foot on Solade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solade works his way back into a safe position though.
Lag trying to control the position.
Lag 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#
Lag working over Solade with some ground and pound. Solade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solade throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Solade punching from the bottom.
Solade tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Solade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Solade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lag's guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Solade distracts Lag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lag keeping moving, preventing Solade from controlling successfully.
Lag will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lag trying to keep a closed guard but Solade is proving a slippery customer.
Lag manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solade manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lag tries to free his leg and advance position but Solade is retaining full guard.
Lag scoring with punches to the head and body.
Solade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solade tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Solade looking for a guillotine here but Lag defends easily.
Solade will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Solade throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Solade throwing short punches from the bottom.
Lag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Solade's head.
Lag landing with the ground and pound.
Lag landing some decent shots from guard.
Solade will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lag postures up and lands a big shot to Solade's brow.
Solade throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#T3#
Solade 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.
Lag connects with a couple of short punches.
Solade strikes from his own guard.
Lag works over Solade with some ground and pound from guard.
Lag trying to control the position from guard on top but Solade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solade throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lag wants to control from the top but Solade keeps moving.
Lag working some strikes from top position.
Lag distracts Solade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Lag distracts Solade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solade throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Solade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lag keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Solade's head.
Lag working some strikes from top position.
Solade has momentary wrist control but Lag slips an elbow through the middle.
Lag wants to get up but he can't break Solade's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lag not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lag lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lag landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Solade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Lag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Solade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lag feints and as Solade raises his hands in defense, Lag changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Solade looking to control.
Solade thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lag scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Solade wants to sweep here but Lag controlling him for the moment.
Solade throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lag distracts Solade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solade striking off his back but it's not causing Lag any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lag distracts Solade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solade throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Solade keeping moving, preventing Lag from controlling successfully.
Lag might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Solade haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Solade throwing short punches from the bottom.
Lag landing with the ground and pound.
Solade keeping moving, preventing Lag from controlling successfully.
Lag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Solade thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Solade strikes from his own guard.
Solade will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lag pushes down on Solade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Solade tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Lag working the head and body with strikes.
Lag is nestled in close to Solade, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lag trying to control from half guard but Solade is working away.
Lag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Solade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lag winds up and cracks Solade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Solade flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lag connects with a nice short shot to Solade's temple.
Lag drops an elbow to the side of Solade's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lag connects with a nice short shot to Solade's temple. #T3#
Nice strikes from Lag there.
Solade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lag is working away from the top position though.
Solade is looking to improve his position.
Lag slips a nice elbow through Solade's hands, connecting with Solade's forehead.
Solade is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Lag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lag lands a nice shot to the head.
Lag scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Solade?
Solade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Solade is working hard here to advance position.
Lag can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solade is looking to escape. #T4#
Lag landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lag with good strikes from the mount here!
Lag wants to control the pace but Solade is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Solade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lag is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Solade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solade is squirming around, avoiding Lag's attempts to control the action.
Solade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lag with good strikes from the mount here!
Donny Solade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marlon Lag is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lag controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Lag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lag 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Lag! |
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Event:
KIFC 40
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Jang Jai throws a hook but Lag blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lag has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lag fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jang Jai avoids it really well and circles away.
Jang Jai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jang Jai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lag momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Marlon Lag has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang Jai's corner calls for a 1-2. Jang Jai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jang Jai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Jang Jai lands a right hook to the body.
Jang Jai jabs Lag to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Jang Jai cracks Lag with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jang Jai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lag to stand back up!#ROC#Lag is rocked!
Lag looks winded!
Are you kidding me?! Jang Jai ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lag clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Jang Jai!
A victorious Wang Jang Jai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KIFC 26
Date: Mar 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Tyson lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Marlon Lag has been cut.
Lag misses with a double jab.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Lag is out of range.
Lag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson throws out a counter right but Lag avoids it with no problem.
Lag misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson connects with a jab.
Lag ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.#T1#
Tyson cracks Lag with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lag tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tyson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lag is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bite Tyson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Da Serra feints and as Lag raises his hands in defense, Da Serra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Da Serra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Serra throwing strikes but missing.
Da Serra trying to control the position from guard on top but Lag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Serra postures up in Lag's guard and throws a big left but Lag blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Serra postures up in Lag's guard and throws a big left but Lag blocks it.
Lag trying to strike off his back.
Lag has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lag throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Da Serra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lag lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Lag throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Da Serra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lag's head.#SUB#
Lag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Serra defends well.
Da Serra connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Da Serra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Serra.
Da Serra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lag on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lag tries to get out of the position.
Da Serra stands up over Lag, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Serra lands a couple of digs.
Da Serra trying to control but Lag is working from the bottom.
Lag throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Serra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Serra stands up over Lag, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Serra scoring with some ground and pound.
Lag lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Lag working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Lag working for a triangle but Da Serra defends it easily.
#T2#
Lag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Serra advances position into side control!
Lag takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lag manages to work his way to half guard, despite Da Serra's best efforts.
Lag tries to get to full guard but Da Serra has control of the leg.
Lag is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Da Serra scores with a couple of nice shots.
Da Serra lands strikes from half guard.
Lag has hold of Da Serra's hands but Da Serra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lag is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Serra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Serra's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lag scores with punches to the body. #T3#
Da Serra prevents Lag from getting a body triangle.
Lag is hanging on to Da Serra's back as he tries to escape.
Lag throwing damaging strikes from the back! Da Serra could be in trouble here!
Da Serra trying to control the hands but Lag won't let him.
Da Serra tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lag with the ground and pound from mount.
Da Serra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lag with a couple of short strikes.
Da Serra looks winded!
Lag lands a big elbow - Da Serra is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Da Serra is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marlon Lag! |
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Event:
KIFC 19
Date: Mar 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Munoz tries for a takedown but Lag circles away easily
and Lag counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Munoz has been cut.
Munoz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Munoz.
Lag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Munoz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lag gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Munoz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Munoz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Munoz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lag?
Munoz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lag's face.
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!
Lag manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Munoz connects with a nice short shot to Lag's temple.
Lag is staying active underneath Munoz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munoz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lag on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lag tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Lag is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Munoz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Munoz's back!
Munoz tries to roll but Lag sticks to his back.
Munoz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Munoz tries to escape but Lag has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lag is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lag gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lag gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lag apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lag shoots in and drives through. Munoz sprawls well.
Munoz has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Lag counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Munoz 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#
Munoz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lag gets back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lag definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Munoz is in close to Lag's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lag throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Munoz throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Lag working for a triangle but Munoz defends it easily.
Munoz is pushing down on Lag's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lag is fighting to maintain full guard but Munoz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Munoz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lag is staying active underneath Munoz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Munoz there. #T3#
Munoz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Munoz lands a big elbow - Lag is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Munoz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Munoz! |
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Event:
KIFC 12
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Bolen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolen throws a head kick but Lag moves out of range.
#TD2#
Lag is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bolen's half guard.
Lag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lag stalling.
Lag wants to control but Bolen is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lag throwing shots but Bolen is blocking nicely.
Lag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bolen defending well though.
Bolen taking some punishment here, with Lag in his half guard.
Lag throwing shots but Bolen is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Lag wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lag lands with a punch from half guard.
Lag lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lag working Bolen over with strikes.
Bolen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lag scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bolen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bolen is not content to let Lag control the position.
Bolen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lag on the ground.#T2#
Lag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bolen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bolen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lag scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lag is nestled in close to Bolen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lag thows a huge punch but Bolen dodges it nicely.
Bolen is breathing heavily.
Lag trying to control the pace.
Lag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lag lands a nice short elbow.
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!#SUB2#
Lag is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolen sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Lag takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bolen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lag working over Bolen with some ground and pound. Bolen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolen is trying to maintain the position but Lag is very close to passing his half guard.
Lag is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lag lands a big elbow.
Lag sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bolen tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lag with shots to the head and body - Bolen looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Lag landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lag with shots to the head and body - Bolen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lag cracks Bolen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#Bolen is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lag! Bolen is hurt baaadly! Lag is firing away with more strikes - Bolen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Lag!
Marlon Lag opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
KIFC 4
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Cho tries for a takedown but Lag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lag drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cho defends it well.
Cho with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Lag counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lag wants to stand and escape but instead Cho has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Cho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lag keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Lag wants to hit a sweep here but Cho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lag there!
Lag tries to hold on but Cho pushes him away.
Lag is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lag wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lag is in a horrible position here. Cho smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Lag in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lag is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Cho.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lag working to try and regain half guard.
Cho with shots to the head and body - Lag looks very uncomfortable down there.
A big strike lands for Cho! That's really hurt Lag and he's turned his back - Cho keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cho jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hobart Cho!
An out of breath Hobart Cho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Eater throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Lag counters with a shoot takedown. Eater fights it but they end up in guard.
Lag stands up over Eater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eater working a defensive guard here.
Lag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eater's head.
Lag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lag with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lag landing some decent shots from guard.
Lag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lag distracts Eater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lag distracts Eater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lag works over Eater with some ground and pound from guard.
Lag landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eater tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Lag postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lag connects with a couple of short punches.
Lag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lag scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lag landing with the ground and pound.
Lag has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lag stands and throws Eater's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lag lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Lag in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Eater is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marlon Lag! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Lag closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Faletau did well to prevent Lag getting side control.#SUB#
Faletau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lag pulls his head out easily.
Faletau wants to control but Lag is keeping busy.
Lag working Faletau over with strikes.
Faletau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lag seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Faletau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lag pulls his head out easily.
Lag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Faletau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faletau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lag scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lag unloads with some huge strikes here! Faletau is out! Lag wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marlon Lag! |
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