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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Mullen rushes Lutz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mullen tries to work over Lutz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mullen.
Mullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutz or not.
Lutz takes a shot to the head.
Mullen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lutz is trying to break the clinch but Mullen has him pressed against the cage.
Lutz takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Mullen on the inside.
Mullen cracks Lutz with a nice body shot.
Lutz tries to break free but Mullen pushes him back against the cage.
Mullen lands a right hand.
Mullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mullen lands a nice uppercut.
Mullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards. #T1#
Mullen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mullen lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Mullen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mullen lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Mullen.
Mullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lutz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullen.
Mullen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mullen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Mullen.
Mullen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Mullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen can't find room to land a body shot as Lutz controls the action.
Mullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen lands an uppercut.
Lutz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Mullen.
Mullen scores with a shot to the side of Lutz's head.
Good body shot from Mullen.
Mullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Mullen.
Mullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mullen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Lutz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Mullen.
Mullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutz or not.
Mullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Mullen lands with a light punch inside.
Mullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullen.
Lutz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mullen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mullen - that landed with a thud.
Lutz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mullen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutz or not.
A short right from Mullen.
Mullen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen can't find room to land a body shot as Lutz controls the action.
Mullen can't find room to land a body shot as Lutz controls the action.
Mullen scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mullen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mullen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintin Mullen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mullen closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullen.
Mullen works on Lutz's body with a couple of short punches.
Mullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Mullen misses with some punches.
Mullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lutz.
Mullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mullen keeps control of Lutz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mullen pushes Lutz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutz can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullen.
Mullen scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Mullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Mullen lands a nice uppercut.
Mullen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quintin Mullen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
A short right from Mullen on the inside.
Mullen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mullen scores with a hook to the body.
Lutz takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mullen.
Mullen lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutz is trying to break free.#T2#
Mullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mullen.
Lutz takes a shot to the head.
Mullen pushes Lutz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutz takes a shot to the head.
Lutz wants to get back to striking at distance but Mullen won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Mullen scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Lutz is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen lands with a left to the head.
Oh Lutz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mullen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Lutz blocking some punches.
Mullen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullen lands a body punch.
Mullen misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Mullen.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike.
Mullen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutz seems to have got his legs back now.
Lutz blocking some punches.
Mullen works on Lutz's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Mullen. #T4#
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!
Mullen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Mullen.
Mullen scores with a shoulder strike.
Mullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Mullen.
A short uppercut from Mullen.
Mullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mullen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutzs head.
A head punch on the inside from Mullen fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mullen.
Mullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mullen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mullen lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintin Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mullen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mullen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullen has a couple of punches blocked by Lutz.
Mullen lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mullen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutz.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullen.
Mullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullen lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lutz.
Mullen prevents Lutz from breaking the clinch.
Mullen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Mullen working aggressively here.
Mullen pushes Lutz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lutz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mullen has him pressed against the cage.
Mullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Lutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutz. #T2#
Mullen misses with a punch to the body.
Mullen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutz blocking some punches.
Mullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutz's elbow.
Mullen lands a right hand.
Mullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullen pushes Lutz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mullen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mullen.
Mullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullen has a couple of punches blocked by Lutz.
Mullen misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Mullen lands with a right to the head.
Mullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullen prevents Lutz from breaking the clinch.
Mullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutz.
Mullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullen.
A short body shot lands from Mullen as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Mullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutz blocking some punches.
Quintin Mullen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Mullen.
A hook to the body from Mullen.
Mullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Mullen.
Mullen gets through Lutz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mullen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sage Lutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintin Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mullen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintin Mullen! |
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Event:
MMAL #2
Date: Nov 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Lutz jabs at Lee's body.
Lutz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Lutz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lutz throws a shot to the body.
Lutz swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lutz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard. #REVB#
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Lutz defends it easily.
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!#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Lutz defends it easily.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lutz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lutz defends it easily.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lutz defends well.
Lutz wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lutz defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lutz wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Lutz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Lutz's guard.
Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lutz wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position. #SUB#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Lutz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Lee trying to strike off his back.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lutz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lutz defends well.#SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lutz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lutz from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to strike off his back.
#T5##SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lutz defends it easily.#SUB#
Lutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lutz has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lutz has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lutz drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Lutz off! Lutz jumps back into Lee's guard. #SUB2#
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
Lutz 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.
Lutz wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lutz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7#
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lutz from controlling successfully.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lutz on the ground.#SUB#
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lutz has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.
Lutz wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Lutz from standing up. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutz to score with a decent uppercut.
Lutz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lutz stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee shoots and misses
and Lutz counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caden Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lutz quickly recovers to half guard.
Lee thows a huge punch but Lutz dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee stops Lutz from getting back to his feet.
#T9##SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Lutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lutz tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee misses with a head shot. Lutz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lutz keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lutz wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lutz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is looking to advance position but Lutz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Lutz's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sage Lutz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Lutz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee tries for a takedown but Lutz circles away easily
and Lutz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lutz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Lutz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caden Lee. 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.
Lutz feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Lutz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lutz sees it coming and defends easily.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lutz is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lutz is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lutz to regain full guard.
Lutz wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee prevents Lutz from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Lee scores with a takedown into Lutz's guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Lutz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Lutz defends easily.
Caden Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lutz wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lutz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Lutz pushes his legs off easily.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lutz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lutz wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lutz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lutz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lutz seems to have locked his on tight now - Lee screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lutz, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sage Lutz!
Sage Lutz is the new bantamweight champion!
In defeat, Caden Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is the hardest league I have ever fought in and I want to win it.'. |
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Event:
MMAL
Date: Nov 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Lutz.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Horiguchi.
Sage Lutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutz with the counter takedown but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lutz.
Lutz unleashes a big counter combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lutz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horiguchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horiguchi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Lutz misses with a straight right.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lutz throws a series of punches but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lutz swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi is looking to counter the offense by Lutz and move into the clinch.
Lutz misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a shoot takedown. Lutz fights it but they end up in guard.
Horiguchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horiguchi trying to control but Lutz is working from the bottom. #T2#
Horiguchi pushing down on Lutz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Horiguchi controlling the action here.
Horiguchi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lutz's thigh. Lutz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horiguchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lutz wants to stand but Horiguchi is controlling the position.
Horiguchi trying to control but Lutz is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lutz is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Horiguchi stands up and waves to Lutz to follow him.
Lutz swinging wildly here.
Lutz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lutz scores with a nice head shot.
Lutz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lutz misses with a looping left.#TD#
Horiguchi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lutz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horiguchi is in Lutz's guard.#T4#
Horiguchi stops Lutz from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horiguchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horiguchi stays in close to Lutz's body and controls the position.
Lutz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horiguchi is controlling him.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet but Horiguchi passes into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to control but Lutz is keeping him busy.
Horiguchi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lutz is trying to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Horiguchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Lutz pushes Horiguchi off looking to stand but Horiguchi dives back in and keeps control.
Horiguchi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lutz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Horiguchi is working hard here to advance position.
Lutz is trying to stand up here but Horiguchi is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lutz!
Lutz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi has full control of the position and if anything, Lutz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T6##SUB#
Lutz showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Horiguchi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lutz is defending well though. Horiguchi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi. #SUB#
Horiguchi is persistently looking for the submission but Lutz is defending it well.
Lutz is trying to stand back up.
Lutz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T7#
Lutz prevents Horiguchi from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Horiguchi is persistently looking for the submission but Lutz is defending it well.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lutz is looking for a way out.
Lutz covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T8##SUB#
Horiguchi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Horiguchi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Horiguchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lutz on the ground.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Horiguchi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T9##SUB#
Horiguchi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lutz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Horiguchi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Lutz throws out a powerful jab.
Lutz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the body from Lutz misses
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Lutz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lutz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lutz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Lutz lands a slapping body shot.
Lutz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horiguchi circles away quickly and effectively.
As Lutz looks to move away, Horiguchi throws a big counter combo but Lutz just gets out of the way.
Sage Lutz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horiguchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lutz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Lutz looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Horiguchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutz. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horiguchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutz to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Lutz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lutz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Horiguchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Lutz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
#CL#
Horiguchi clinches.
Horiguchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Lutz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Horiguchi to work.
#BC#
Horiguchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutz misses with a wild combination.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Lutz is out of range. #T3#
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
Sage Lutz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Lutz.
A combination from Lutz does no damage. #TD#
Lutz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lutz pushes Horiguchi off and gets back to his feet.
Lutz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horiguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Horiguchi drops his hands momentarily and Lutz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Horiguchi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lutz on his heels. He'll look to pass Lutz's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Lutz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Horiguchi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lutz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking to break Lutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Horiguchi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lutz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now. #SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Horiguchi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Horiguchi misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Lutz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kyoji Horiguchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #T7##SUB#
Lutz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Horiguchi is persistently looking for the submission but Lutz is defending it well.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi has full control of the position and if anything, Lutz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Horiguchi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lutz is defending well though. Horiguchi let's go of the attempt for now.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #T8#
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.#SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for the choke from the back position but Lutz is controlling his hands well.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking for the choke but no joy.
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now. #SUB#
Lutz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T9#
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now.
Lutz avoids the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with punches from the back.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kyoji Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Lutz tries to bum rush Horiguchi with a series of wild strikes but Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horiguchi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lutz counters with a one-two to the body.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Lutz throws a nice looking combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Horiguchi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Horiguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Horiguchi stops Lutz from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Horiguchi stands up from Lutz's guard - Horiguchi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horiguchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Lutz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Horiguchi forces Lutz back against the cage and clinches.
Horiguchi has Lutz pressed against the cage, preventing Lutz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horiguchi can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Horiguchi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lutz can't fight it off and eventually Horiguchi manages to take the fight to the floor. Lutz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Horiguchi won't allow Lutz to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lutz keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.
Horiguchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Horiguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horiguchi prevents Lutz from getting back to his feet.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lutz is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Lutz is working an open guard so Horiguchi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lutz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lutz misses with a jab to the body
and Horiguchi counters with a left and a right that stings Lutz.
Lutz scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Lutz works over Horiguchi's head and body with a nice combination.
Lutz blocks a head kick by Horiguchi.
Despite the aggression on Lutz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lutz enables Horiguchi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lutz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horiguchi won't allow Lutz to get back to his feet.
Lutz being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Horiguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lutz is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horiguchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lutz circles away quickly and effectively.
Lutz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutz.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
Horiguchi throws a big counter combination but Lutz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lutz looks to land a combination but Horiguchi avoids it well.
Horiguchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T5#
Horiguchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lutz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.#TD#
Horiguchi shoots in and bounces Lutz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lutz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horiguchi is controlling him.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horiguchi is controlling him.
Lutz keeping full guard, as Horiguchi tries to pass. #T6#
Horiguchi won't allow Lutz to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lutz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horiguchi lands a high kick!
Lutz lands a jab to the nose.
Horiguchi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horiguchi throws a one two combo.
#T7#
Horiguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Lutz.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutz.
#CL#
Horiguchi clinches. #TD#
Horiguchi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lutz regains guard immediately.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz is looking to stand up but Horiguchi isn't so interested in that idea. #T8#
Lutz is wriggling around but Horiguchi manages to pass to half guard.
Horiguchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horiguchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lutz!
Horiguchi misses with a head shot.
Lutz wants to try and get back to his feet.#SU#
Horiguchi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lutz misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Horiguchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
Lutz misses with a few strikes there.
#T9#
Lutz digs a good body shot into Horiguchi's ribs.
Lutz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Lutz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horiguchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Lutz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horiguchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Lutz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lutz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kyoji Horiguchi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Lutz misses with a shot to the body
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lutz swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horiguchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lutz misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Horiguchi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lutz to the mat! Lutz manages to get full guard.
Lutz is looking to stand back up but Horiguchi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lutz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Horiguchi content to control rather than advance.
Horiguchi prevents Lutz from standing back up.
#T1#
Horiguchi wants to control but Lutz is keeping him busy.
Horiguchi prevents Lutz from standing back up.
Lutz is trying to escape back to his feet but Horiguchi uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Horiguchi scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Horiguchi has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lutz prevents Horiguchi from moving into mount.
Lutz bucks up and tries to throw Horiguchi off but instead Horiguchi has got his back!
Horiguchi trying to control momentarily.
Horiguchi misses with a punch to the head.
Lutz avoids the strikes from Horiguchi. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #ES2#
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Horiguchi off. It looks like it's working - Horiguchi slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Lutz displaying calm under pressure there. #T3#
Lutz cracks Horiguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lutz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lutz misses with a two punch combination.
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Lutz moves out of range.
Lutz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Horiguchi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi is looking to take a break and control but Lutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Lutz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Horiguchi manages to move to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lutz is looking to escape.
Horiguchi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lutz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T5#
Horiguchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lutz is looking to escape. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lutz tries to buck Horiguchi off but he can't manage it.
Horiguchi controlling from mount.
Horiguchi raining down shots from the mount!#SU#
Horiguchi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lutz misses with a double jab
and Horiguchi counters with a left and a right that stings Lutz. #T6#
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutz.
Lutz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horiguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Lutz lands a jab.
Horiguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutz looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Horiguchi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lutz's half guard.
Lutz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Horiguchi is on him like a limpet, forcing Lutz back against the cage.#T7#
Horiguchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lutz's efforts to push away.#TD#
Horiguchi tightens his grip and picks Lutz up, before dumping him to the ground. Lutz manages to land in guard.
Horiguchi pushes down on Lutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lutz is refusing to be controlled, as Horiguchi sits in half guard.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Horiguchi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lutz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lutz defends it well. #T8#
Lutz is trying to stand.
Lutz is not content to let Horiguchi control the position.
Lutz is looking to escape.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Lutz is defending well.
Lutz tries to kick Horiguchi off but Horiguchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Horiguchi.
Lutz unleashes a big counter combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Horiguchi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lutz did well to prevent Horiguchi getting side control.#T9#
Lutz is looking to escape.#SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lutz defends it well.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi is pressing down on Lutz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lutz is holding on for now.
Lutz tries to kick Horiguchi off but Horiguchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lutz moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi had his way with Sage Lutz in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lutz throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Horiguchi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lutz's guard.
Horiguchi trying to control but Lutz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Horiguchi 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.
Lutz wants to stand and escape but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi is standing up over Lutz. Lutz looks to escape but Horiguchi dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz pushes Horiguchi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horiguchi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Horiguchi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lutz's legs. #T1#
Horiguchi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lutz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Horiguchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lutz prevents Horiguchi from improving position. #T2#
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.#ES2#
Lutz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutz.
Lutz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horiguchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Lutz's shoulder, as Lutz tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Lutz lands a two punch combo.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Horiguchi.
Lutz unleashes a big counter combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Lutz throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Horiguchi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lutz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lutz wants to stand and escape but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lutz wants to stand up but Horiguchi is controlling him. #T4##SU#
Horiguchi stands and steps away. Lutz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Lutz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Horiguchi clinches.
Horiguchi tries to land a knee to the head but Lutz blocks with his arms.
Horiguchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lutz prevents it.
Lutz working hard to break the clinch.
Horiguchi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lutz avoids the damage to the body. #T5#
Lutz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horiguchi is stalling here.
Horiguchi can't get the takedown.
Lutz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lutz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi wants a takedown.
Lutz wants to get back to striking at distance but Horiguchi won't allow it.
Lutz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lutz stops a takedown attempt from Horiguchi.
Lutz is trying to force a seperation but Horiguchi has the dominant position.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lutz wants to break free but Horiguchi has control.
Lutz gets underhooks to prevent Horiguchi's takedown attempt.
Lutz managing to block the knees to the body from Horiguchi.
Lutz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Horiguchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lutz's efforts to push away.#BC#
Horiguchi manages to break the clinch.
Lutz takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horiguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi throws a counter high kick but Lutz was just alert enough to avoid it.#T7#
Lutz throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
Lutz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutz falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horiguchi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Horiguchi manages to pass to side control.
Horiguchi works his way into side control.
Lutz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Horiguchi wants to control but Lutz is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Horiguchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Horiguchi tries for a kimura but Lutz is defending well. #T9#
Lutz bucks up and tries to throw Horiguchi off but instead Horiguchi has got his back!
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Horiguchi lands punches and elbows.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Horiguchi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sage Lutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Horiguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horiguchi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Horiguchi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Kimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lutz.
Kimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kimura misses with a wild body shot.
Lutz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lutz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Kimura .
Kimura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutz.
Kimura scores with a body shot.
Kimura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutz.
Kimura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kimura swinging wildly here.
It looked like Lutz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Kimura does no damage.
Lutz looks to land a combination but Kimura avoids it well.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Lutz staying out of range there.
Lutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kimura tries to get set, Lutz tries to push him back and clinch up but Kimura manages to avoid the attempt.
Naoki Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura punishes Lutz's body with a nice straight punch.
Kimura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lutz rather than just go for the knockout.
Lutz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kimura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lutz at a distance.
Lutz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura .
Kimura throws the left hand but Lutz avoids the punch easily.
Kimura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kimura .
Kimura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Lutz tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura misses the shot to the body.
Lutz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kimura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutz to score with a decent uppercut.
Lutz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lutz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kimura 's hands.
Kimura swings for the body but Lutz moves out of range.
Lutz fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Kimura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutz manages to avoid it.
Lutz avoids the body shot from Kimura .
Some wild striking there from Lutz.
#T3#
Kimura swings for the body but Lutz moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lutz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lutz dodges the punch combination from Kimura .
It looked like Lutz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kimura swings for the body but Lutz moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kimura .
Sloppy strikes from Kimura . Those never looked like landing.
Kimura looks winded!
A combination from Lutz does no damage.
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura .
Lutz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lutz.
Lutz tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kimura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura throws a hook but Lutz blocks it.#T4#
Lutz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Lutz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutz misses with a two punch combination.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Lutz.
Lutz misses with a few strikes there.
Lutz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kimura throws a body punch but Lutz moves out of range.
Lutz swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Lutz misses with the combination.
Lutz lands a two punch combo.
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 Sage Lutz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lutz throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Kimura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lutz with a body shot.
Sage Lutz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura delivers a nice body kick.
Kimura looks to land a combination. Lutz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kimura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lutz misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Kimura .
Kimura throws a nice looking combination but Lutz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimura thuds a left hand into Lutz's body.
Kimura throws a looping overhand right but Lutz ducks down to avoid it.
Lutz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lutz throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimura looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Lutz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Lutz looks to land a combination but Kimura avoids it well.
Kimura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lutz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kimura throws a one two combo.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lutz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kimura misses with a hook. Lutz ducked under it nicely.
Lutz scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Lutz does no damage.
Lutz scores with a one two! Kimura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lutz.
#T2#
Kimura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
As Lutz backs off Kimura throws a huge counter combo but Lutz manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Lutz.
Kimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
Lutz ducks under a wild hook from Kimura .
Lutz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lutz misses with a body punch
and Kimura counters with a stiff right hand.
Lutz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Lutz moves out of range.
Lutz throws a big counter combination but Kimura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kimura throws a body punch but Lutz moves out of range. #T3#
Lutz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Lutz staying out of range there.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Lutz.
Kimura throws a body punch but Lutz moves out of range.
Kimura throws an overhand right that lands on Lutz's shoulder, as Lutz tries to avoid the shot.
Kimura swinging wildly here.
Lutz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Kimura , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lutz looks to land a combination but Kimura avoids it well.
Kimura swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Lutz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lutz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Naoki Kimura has been cut.
Lutz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lutz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Kimura is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Lutz finish him?
Kimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutz is just out of range.
Lutz misses the body punch
and Lutz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses
and Lutz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lutz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sage Lutz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Naoki Kimura 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lutz thuds his right hand into Kimura 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kimura lands a right hook to the body.
Kimura misses with a looping right.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Lutz.
Kimura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kimura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lutz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lutz duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kimura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kimura .
Lutz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutz tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Kimura throws a body punch but Lutz moves out of range.
Lutz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimura .
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kimura tries to move into range but Lutz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kimura swings for the body but Lutz moves out of range.
Kimura throws a right hand that misses
and Lutz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutz moves away.
Lutz jabs Kimura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kimura misses with a straight right.
Lutz throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Lutz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
A punch combination from Lutz misses.
A combination from Lutz does no damage.
Kimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutz manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Lutz misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutz misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutz. Kimura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
Sage Lutz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lutz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Lutz cracks a nice hook into Kimura 's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura . Lutz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lutz throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lutz looks to land a combination but Kimura avoids it well.
Kimura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lutz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lutz swinging wildly here.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kimura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lutz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kimura swings for the body but Lutz moves out of range.
#T4#
Kimura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lutz will feel that in the morning.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kimura lands a nice hook to Lutz's body. Lutz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kimura missing with a left hand there. Lutz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lutz swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutz misses with the combination.
Lutz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Naoki Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutz moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sage Lutz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lutz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sage Lutz! |
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