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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Lingo dives in and grabs Marlow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes down on Lingo's head and hops out.
Marlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marlow keeps the fight on the outside.
Lingo closes the distance and clinches up with Marlow, looking for a takedown. Lingo pushes Marlow against the cage but Marlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lingo leaves Marlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Marlow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lingo to the mat! Lingo manages to get full guard.
Marlow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marlow is working Lingo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingo keeping moving, preventing Marlow from controlling successfully.
Lingo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lingo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingo, not yet. #T1#
Marlow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marlow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marlow looking to pass the guard.
Lingo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Marlow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lingo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lingo wants to stand but Marlow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marlow keeping moving, preventing Lingo from controlling successfully.
Lingo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Lingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlow is keeping the position for now.
Lingo trying to control but Marlow is working from the bottom.
Marlow controls Lingo momentarily but Lingo frees himself.
Marlow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Lingo passes into half guard.
Lingo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marlow wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Lingo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marlow with a poor takedown
and Lingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Marlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingo shoots in looking for a takedown. Marlow tries to sprawl out of it but Lingo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marlow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Lingo dives in for a single leg takedown but Marlow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lingo moves out of range as Marlow strikes.#CL#
Marlow closes the distance and clinches.
Lingo blocks an elbow strike.
Lingo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lingo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marlow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lingo's brow.
Lingo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marlow up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marlow's efforts to push away.
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 James Marlow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Marlow misses.
Lingo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marlow shoots and misses
and Lingo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lingo misses with a takedown attempt
and Marlow counters with a three punch combo that has Lingo backing up. Lingo nods at Marlow to acknowledge the strikes.
Lingo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marlow's head.#CL2#
Lingo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Lingo breaks from the clinch.
James Marlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlow looks to land a right hand but Lingo moved out of range.
Marlow swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Lingo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marlow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lingo is in Marlow's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lingo throwing strikes from guard but Marlow blocks nicely. #T1#
Marlow is trying to keep Lingo in close.
Lingo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marlow is trying to control but can't.
Lingo not doing much here.
Lingo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lingo is looking to take a break and control but Marlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Lingo seems content to control.
Marlow is looking for a sweep. Lingo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lingo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lingo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marlow tries to avoid it but Lingo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marlow to the ground. Marlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Marlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marlow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Lingo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mzeke Lingo.
Lingo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Marlow is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Lingo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marlow tries to roll over but Lingo keeps him under control.
Well, if Lingo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lingo trying to advance position but Marlow counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Lingo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lingo's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingo is trying to keep Marlow in close.
Marlow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lingo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mzeke Lingo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Marlow stuffs the takedown attempt from Lingo. Lingo gets slowly back to his feet.
James Marlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlow shoots for a takedown but Lingo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lingo fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Marlow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lingo can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Lingo forces Marlow back against the cage and clinches.
Lingo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marlow to keep the fight standing.
James Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mzeke Lingo.#T1#
Lingo slows down the pace here.
Lingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marlow throws an elbow but it misses.
Marlow is trying to break the clinch but Lingo is controlling him.
Marlow tries for a takedown but Lingo manages to get underhooks.
Marlow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Marlow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lingo walks away with a smile on his face. Marlow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lingo closes the distance and pushes Marlow back into the cage.
Lingo tries to pull guard but Marlow holds him up against the cage and eventually Lingo drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Marlow's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Lingo is trying to pull guard but Marlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lingo has Marlow pressed against the cage.
Lingo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lingo jumps guard but Marlow stands there with Lingo around his waist. Lingo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lingo looking to stall.
Lingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lingo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marlow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lingo jumps guard but Marlow stands there with Lingo around his waist. Lingo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marlow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lingo to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Marlow breaks from the clinch.
Lingo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lingo is looking to clinch. #CL#
Marlow forces Lingo back against the cage and clinches.
Lingo avoiding damage as Marlow throws knees to the body.
Marlow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marlow misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Marlow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lingo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marlow tries to break the clinch but Lingo is controlling the position.
Marlow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lingo prevents it.
Lingo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marlow gets underhooks to prevent Lingo's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Lingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlow misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Lingo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Lingo manages to pull guard.
Mzeke Lingo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marlow won't allow Lingo to sweep him here.
Lingo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mzeke Lingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lingo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Marlow!
In defeat, Mzeke Lingo stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is only a learning curve and I'll be back in the gym tomorrow to work on my mistakes. I'm sorry for disappointing my fans and thank you for the Loyalty '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lingo.
#CL#
Lingo rushes Fury and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Fury successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Fury looking for a triangle here. Lingo is fighting it but it looks tight! Fury pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lingo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tommy Fury!
In defeat, Mzeke Lingo stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is only a learning curve and I'll be back in the gym tomorrow to work on my mistakes. I'm sorry for disappointing my fans and thank you for the Loyalty '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Lingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lingo checks it well.
Lingo shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Lingo gets a clinch. #BC#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lingo tries for a takedown but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
Gunn leaves Lingo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mzeke Lingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Lingo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Lingo moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lingo keeps control of Gunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lingo looking for a takedown.
Gunn is trying to break the clinch but Lingo has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Gunn working hard to break the clinch.
Gunn tries a body shot but Lingo blocks it.
Gunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lingo stalling the fight.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch but Lingo keeps him there for the moment.
Gunn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lingo can't find room to land a body shot as Gunn controls the action.
#BC#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Lingo misses
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Lingo. #CL#
Lingo moves into the clinch.
Gunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lingo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Lingo breaks the clinch.
Lingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Mzeke Lingo has been cut.
Gunn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lingo counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Lingo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gunn counters with a three punch combo that has Lingo backing up. Lingo nods at Gunn to acknowledge the strikes.
Max Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn scores with a hook.#CL#
Lingo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Lingo won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Lingo.
A left hand lands to the body for Lingo.
#BC#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lingo ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Lingo's head but Lingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lingo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lingo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
The crowd cheers as Gunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lingo doesn't seem phased though.
Gunn slaps away a takedown attempt from Lingo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lingo slips under a jab.
Lingo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Lingo is rocked!
Lingo is breathing heavily.
Gunn tries a low kick but Lingo avoids it.
Max Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunn connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Lingo! He's out on his feet! Gunn rushes in and drops Lingo with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Gunn!
In defeat, Mzeke Lingo stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is only a learning curve and I'll be back in the gym tomorrow to work on my mistakes. I'm sorry for disappointing my fans and thank you for the Loyalty '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Lingo.#CL#
Alverz has closed the distance and engaged Lingo in a clinch.
#TD2#
Lingo manages to pull guard.
Lingo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Lingo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Lingo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lingo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lingo is controlling Alverz's posture.#SUB2#
Lingo working for a triangle but Alverz defends it easily.
Alverz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lingo is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Alverz forces Lingo back against the cage and clinches.
Alverz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lingo avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Alverz breaks from the clinch.
Alverz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lingo's waist but Lingo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alverz off to one side.
Alverz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2##CL#
Alverz has Lingo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lingo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alverz tries to pull guard but Lingo won't allow it.
Lingo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lingo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alverz misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Lingo moves into range and clinches up with Alverz.#BC#
Alverz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lingo goes for a double leg but Alverz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alverz continues to drive forward.
Lingo looks winded!
Lingo throws a head kick that misses.
Alverz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lingo defends it nicely.
As Alverz backs off Lingo throws a huge counter combo but Alverz manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Alverz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alverz.
Lingo is trying to control Alverz's posture but Alverz avoids it.
Lingo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Alverz wants to stand but Lingo has his arm trapped. #T4#
Lingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lingo is trying to control Alverz's posture but Alverz avoids it. #SU#
Alverz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alverz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alverz throws a series of punches but Lingo moves out of range.
Alverz throws a right hand that Lingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lingo also avoids with ease.
Lingo misses with a wild combination.
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 Martin Alverz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Alverz misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Lingo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alverz, pushing him back against the cage.
Alverz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alverz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lingo walks away with a smile on his face. Alverz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alverz fails with the takedown.
Lingo shoots in looking for a takedown but Alverz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lingo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Alverz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lingo pushes Alverz off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Alverz moves into the clinch.
Lingo is breathing heavily.
Alverz trying to stall but Lingo improves his position.
#BC2#
Lingo breaks the clinch.
#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Alverz!
Lingo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lingo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alverz as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Alverz misses its target.
Lingo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alverz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lingo somewhat.
Martin Alverz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mzeke Lingo.#CL#
Alverz moves into the clinch.
Alverz pushes Lingo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lingo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Lingo tries to pull guard but Alverz won't allow it.
Lingo stops a takedown attempt from Alverz.
#TD#
Alverz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lingo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Alverz clinches up with Lingo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Alverz pulls guard.
Alverz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingo trying to control but Alverz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lingo 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.
Lingo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Alverz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Alverz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lingo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lingo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lingo controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lingo with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Alverz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lingo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alverz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alverz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lingo's brow.
Alverz is trying to force a seperation but Lingo has the dominant position.
Alverz misses with a punch to the body.
Lingo scores with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Alverz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lingo kicks Alverz off and gets back to his feet.
Alverz misses with a takedown
and Lingo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alverz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lingo avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mzeke Lingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Alverz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Lingo backs away, Alverz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alverz is defended easily by Lingo.
Alverz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lingo tries to avoid it but Alverz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lingo to the ground. Lingo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Lingo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alverz, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin Alverz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alverz wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Lingo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alverz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Alverz closes the distance and clinches.
Lingo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lingo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alverz doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Lingo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alverz's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Alverz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingo passes Alverz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alverz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lingo controlling the pace.
Lingo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Alverz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lingo pulls his head out easily.
Alverz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lingo on the ground.
Lingo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Lingo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##CL2#
Lingo closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lingo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lingo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lingo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lingo 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#
Lingo controlling the action here.
Lingo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Lingo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lingo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alverz is trying to stand back up but Lingo is controlling him
Alverz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lingo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alverz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lingo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mzeke Lingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lingo 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mzeke Lingo!
An out of breath Mzeke Lingo 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: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Lingo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lingo somewhat.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lingo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Lingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lingo misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mzeke Lingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lingo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lingo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Brown taking a breather here.
Lingo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lingo trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Lingo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lingo is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control from the top but Lingo keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lingo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown postures up.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brown wants to stand up but Lingo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lingo is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lingo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lingo somewhat.
Lingo throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown jumps guard but Lingo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lingo just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Lingo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Lingo. Lingo maintains the clinch.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Lingo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Lingo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Lingo.
Lingo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lingo is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lingo is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Lingo looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lingo tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Brown clinches up with Lingo and pushes him back against the cage.
Lingo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lingo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Lingo shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Lingo shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lingo is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingo is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lingo sees it coming and defends easily.
Lingo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Lingo is working away.
Lingo is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Lingo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Lingo clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Lingo breaks from the clinch.
Lingo falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lingo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown pushes down on Lingo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Lingo is working away. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Lingo is defending well.
#T3#
Brown trying to control from half guard but Lingo is working away.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lingo trying to control from the bottom.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lingo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lingo is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown stalling.
Brown is thwarting Lingo's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingo closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lingo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lingo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but Lingo shakes him off and moves away.
Lingo tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Lingo wants to clinch.
Brown shoots and misses #TD#
and Lingo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.#SUB#
Lingo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingo wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Brown advances to full mount.
Lingo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lingo tries to control the position but Brown now has his back.
Lingo looking to control the position.
Lingo prevents Brown from getting a body triangle.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for the choke from the back position but Lingo is controlling his hands well.
Brown trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lingo doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Brown controls the position.
Brown not allowing Lingo to control his hands. #T3##ES#
Lingo is trying to shake Brown off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Brown won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Lingo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lingo wants to clinch.
Lingo tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Brown pushes Lingo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mzeke Lingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Lingo shoots in.
Lingo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Lingo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Lingo shows good takedown defense.
Lingo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mzeke Lingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lingo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lingo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mzeke Lingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devon Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Lingo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Brown has taken the fight to the 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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingo taking a breather.
Brown blocks a body shot from Lingo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Brown!
The defeated Mzeke Lingo had this to say: 'This is only a learning curve and I'll be back in the gym tomorrow to work on my mistakes. I'm sorry for disappointing my fans and thank you for the Loyalty '. |
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