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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Subb takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Lamb drags the fight down to the ground.
Lamb wants to get back to his feet but Subb is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lamb keeping full guard, as Subb tries to pass.
Subb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb is trying to escape the position but Subb is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subb tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lamb being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Subb tries to move to mount but Lamb blocks the move with his legs.
Subb is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lamb will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Subb has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Subb looking to control but Lamb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Subb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Subb continues to stall.
Lamb tries to control the position but Subb now has his back.
#SUB#
Subb is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Subb just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Subb looking for the choke from the back.
Subb controls the position.#SUB#
Subb working for the choke. #T3#
Lamb is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Subb is not going to allow Lamb to sit and survive in this position.
Subb just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Subb avoiding Lamb 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Subb working for a choke but Lamb is defending well.
Subb keeps control of the position as Lamb tries to break free.
#T4##SUB#
Subb looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lamb taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Direcus Subb! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Lamb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamb as he avoids it easily.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lamb but Lamb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Damian Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soren Hansen.
Lamb tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hansen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lamb somewhat.
Lamb stuffs the takedown.
Hansen leaves Lamb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lamb is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hansen. #CL2#
Hansen moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hansen pulls Lamb into guard.
#SUB2#
Hansen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Hansen pulls Lamb in close to his closed guard and prevents Lamb from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hansen is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Hansen wants to improve his position but instead Lamb has moved into half guard.
#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.
Hansen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hansen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lamb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lamb controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Hansen clinches up against the cage.
Lamb tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Hansen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Hansen. No joy for Lamb on that attempt.
Hansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamb defends it nicely.
Lamb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hansen defends it nicely.#T4#
Hansen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Hansen drives through and clinches with Lamb against the cage.
#TD2#
Hansen pulls guard successfully.
Lamb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hansen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hansen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lamb has picked Hansen up and slammed him! Hansen can't keep hold of the triangle and Lamb manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Hansen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lamb throws a nice looking combination but Hansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hansen feints the counter takedown.
Hansen lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Hansen. No joy for Lamb on that attempt. #CL2#
Hansen clinches. #TD2#
Hansen jumps into guard, dragging Lamb to the mat.
Hansen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Hansen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Hansen keeping full guard, as Lamb tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Hansen working for a triangle but Lamb defends it easily.
#T1#
Hansen is pulling down on Lamb's head to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lamb tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Hansen. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Hansen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lamb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamb prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Hansen manages to break the clinch.
Hansen avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Lamb moves into the clinch successfully.
Hansen keeps control of Lamb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hansen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hansen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lamb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damian Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soren Hansen.
Hansen just leaning against Lamb, taking a breather. #T3#
Lamb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hansen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Hansen pulls Lamb into guard.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet. #SUB2#
Hansen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lamb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lamb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Lamb trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Hansen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamb shoots for a double leg takedown but Hansen sprawls well. He's pushed Lamb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lamb moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHansen.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt - Lamb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Hansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hansen scores with a jab. Lamb acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Hansen clinches.
Lamb tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Hansen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hansen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hansen pushes Lamb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hansen is trying to pull guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hansen has hold of one of Lamb's legs. Lamb is fighting the takedown attempt but Hansen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hansen throws a strike but Lamb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hansen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lamb manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Hansen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hansen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lamb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hansen controlling from the top position.
Lamb doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hansen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SU2#
Hansen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lamb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hansen.#CL2#
Hansen has Lamb up against the cage in a clinch.
Hansen is looking for a takedown.
Damian Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soren Hansen.
Hansen jumps guard but Lamb stands there with Hansen around his waist. Hansen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hansen.#T4##TD2#
Hansen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lamb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hansen's head.
Hansen is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Soren Hansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lamb throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Hansen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hansen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamb circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen misses with the body kick#CL#
and Lamb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lamb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Damian Lamb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soren Hansen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Hansen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soren Hansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hansen 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soren Hansen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Cavesa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lamb looks winded!#CL#
Cavesa moves into the clinch.
Cavesa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lamb is trying to stall.
Cavesa working Lamb over with knees to the body.#TD#
Cavesa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lamb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lamb is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lamb is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cavesa working for a choke but Lamb is defending well. #SUB#
Cavesa looking to break Lamb's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lamb remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cavesa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cavesa.
Cavesa connects with a big shot to the side of Lamb's head.
#SUB#
Cavesa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lamb defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cavesa controlling the position well here. Lamb rolled but Cavesa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2##SUB#
Cavesa 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, Lamb has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cavesa has good solid back control here. #T3#
Cavesa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lamb for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Cavesa looking for the RNC.
Cavesa scores with punches from the back.
Cavesa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lamb.#SUB#
Cavesa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cavesa is looking for a choke. Lamb gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lamb manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Cavesa wants to stand but Lamb is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Cavesa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cavesa fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Cavesa gets a takedown into half guard.
Lamb pushes Cavesa off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavesa throws a combination. Lamb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Cavesa clinches up against the cage.
Lamb is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cavesa has Lamb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lamb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC#
Cavesa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cavesa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lamb defends well and Cavesa ends up having to push Lamb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Cavesa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavesa lands a good knee to the midsection. Lamb won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lamb is trying to break the clinch but Cavesa is controlling him.#TD#
Cavesa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cavesa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cavesa pulls Lamb in to control the position.
Cavesa wants to sweep here but Lamb controlling him for the moment.
Lamb passes Cavesa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cavesa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamb can do to turn this around?#T2##ES#
Cavesa has one foot on Lamb's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Cavesa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cavesa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cavesa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cavesa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cavesa controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cavesa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cavesa cracks Lamb with a solid left hand.
Cavesa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Cavesa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Cavesa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Cavesa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cavesa controlling the action here.#SU#
Cavesa stands up from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Cavesa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cavesa throws a head kick that Lamb semi-blocks.
Cavesa looks for a takedown but Lamb sprawls well.
Cavesa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD#
Cavesa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lamb napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cavesa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lamb on the ground.
Lamb prevents Cavesa from improving position.
Lamb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavesa happy to just control the position for now. #SU#
Cavesa decides to stand back up. #T1##CL#
Cavesa closes the distance and pushes Lamb back into the cage.
Lamb is pressed up against the cage. Cavesa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lamb down to the mat. Lamb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Cavesa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lamb is looking to get back to is feet but Cavesa passes into side control.
#SU#
Cavesa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cavesa misses with a takedown attempt - Lamb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Cavesa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Cavesa clinches.
Cavesa with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Cavesa pulls Lamb into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamb trying to control but Cavesa is working from the bottom.
Lamb preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cavesa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Cavesa looking for a sweep. Not yet Cavesa, not yet.
Cavesa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cavesa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Cavesa gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cavesa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cavesa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamb.
Cavesa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamb is one step ahead there.
Cavesa wants to get back to his feet but Lamb is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Cavesa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cavesa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cavesa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Damian Lamb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emilio Cavesa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Cavesa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lamb off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Cavesa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cavesa 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Cavesa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Centario dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Centario fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lamb checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Centario. Those never looked like landing.
Lamb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Centario dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Centario connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lamb scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Centario drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lamb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Centario off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centario trying to get back to his feet but Lamb is in full control for now.
Lamb throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T1#
Centario wants to get back to his feet.
Lamb lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lamb.
Centario is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lamb has the hooks in. Centario is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #ES#
Centario 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 Lamb off. It looks like it's working - Lamb slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Centario displaying calm under pressure there.
Centario keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Centario decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Centario there.
Lamb is trying to maintain the position but Centario is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Centario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamb is trying to stand up here but Centario is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Centario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Centario thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamb has hold of Centario's hands but Centario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Centario really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lamb wants to improve his position but Centario is controlling well.
Lamb regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Centario.
Centario throwing strikes from guard but Lamb blocks nicely.
Centario with a nice head shot there.
Centario is in close to Lamb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Centario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Centario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Centario working some strikes from top position.
Centario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Centario is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamb has wrist control.
Lamb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Centario stands up over Lamb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Centario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lamb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Centario manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Centario is looking to stand up but Lamb isn't so interested in that idea.
Centario keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully.
Centario knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lamb on the ground.
Centario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Centario is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lamb is controlling him.
Centario wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lamb manages to pass to side control. #ES#
Centario kicks Lamb off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Centario shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Centario showed some decent athleticism there.
Lamb makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Lamb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lamb walks into a left hand.
Lamb moves forwards but Centario connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Centario feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Centario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Centario dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Centario jabs Lamb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lamb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Centario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Centario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lamb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Centario moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Centario scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Centario feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Centario throwing strikes but missing.
Centario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Centario throws an elbow that misses. Lamb uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Centario's guard. Nice move by Lamb!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamb trying to control but Centario is working from the bottom.
Centario is striking from the bottom but Lamb uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T1#
Centario is trying to stand back up but Lamb is controlling him
Lamb trying to mount his opponent but Centario defends it.
Lamb trying to control the pace.
Centario scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lamb manages to mount him!
Centario wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lamb blocks Centario's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Centario tries to improve his position but instead Lamb has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Centario fending off the submission attempt from Lamb. #SUB2#
Lamb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Centario tries to escape but Lamb has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lamb lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Centario hold on?!
Centario is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Lamb trying to control.
Centario is trying to stand back up.
Centario is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Lamb is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Centario knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Centario for a finish. #SUB2#
Lamb is persistently looking for the submission but Centario is defending it well.
Lamb is breathing heavily.
Centario looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lamb.
#T4#
Centario is trying to stand back up.
Lamb trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Lamb is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Centario defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Centario wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Centario is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Centario finds it's way through Lamb's defenses.
A combination from Lamb does no damage.
Centario throws a combination. Lamb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Centario lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamb off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Centario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamb, pushing him back against the cage.
Lamb wants to get back to striking at distance but Centario won't allow it.
Lamb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Centario walks away with a smile on his face. Lamb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lamb checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Centario gets a double leg takedown into Lamb's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centario throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamb wants to get back to his feet but Centario is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Centario working some strikes from top position.
Centario with a nice head shot there.
Centario cracks Lamb with a solid left hand.
Centario lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#Lamb is rocked!#T1##SU#
Lamb is working an open guard so Centario takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lamb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Centario misses with a low kick as Lamb jumps back.
Centario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lamb thinks about the counter body kick.
Centario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamb can do to turn this around?
Lamb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Centario swivels and escapes.
Centario changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Centario lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamb off the cage and back into range.
Lamb is still on wobbly legs! Can Centario finish him?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lamb seems to have recovered his senses.
Centario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Centario is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lamb can't fight it off and eventually Centario manages to take the fight to the floor. Lamb looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lamb is trying to control the position but Centario postures up.
Centario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Centario has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Centario working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lamb 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#
Centario is staying active underneath Lamb, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Centario looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Centario kicks off Lamb and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Centario's waist but Centario gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamb off to one side.
Ronaldo Centario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Lamb.
Centario lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Centario decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Centario working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Centario lands a nice short elbow.
Centario working over Lamb with some ground and pound. Lamb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Centario.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Centario lands a nice short elbow.
Lamb on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Centario stops Lamb from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Centario drops an elbow to the side of Lamb's head.
Centario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Centario lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lamb! More strikes land and this one is all over! Centario jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronaldo Centario!
A relieved looking Ronaldo Centario thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Lamb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamb wants it to stay on the feet.
Lamb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gigena. #CL2#
Gigena tries to keep at a distance but Lamb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gigena wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Lamb has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gigena is trying to keep an underhook but Lamb manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gigena kicks off Lamb and gets to his feet.
Lamb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gigena throws a jab when Lamb was well out of range.#CL2#
Lamb closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Gigena pulls Lamb into guard.
Gigena is controlling Lamb's posture.#T1#
Lamb is in close to Gigena's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gigena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lamb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lamb cracks Gigena with a solid left hand.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigena tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Gigena has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lamb has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Gigena wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Gigena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamb has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gigena is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gigena changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lamb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Lamb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gigena, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Lamb has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gigena regains guard immediately.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb stays in close to Gigena's body and controls the position.
Gigena is pulling down on Lamb's head. It's preventing any offense from Lamb, at least for the moment.#T3#
Lamb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gigena is trying to keep Lamb in close.
#SUB#
Gigena working for submissions but it's allowed Lamb to get to half guard.
Gigena looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gigena trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lamb manages to pass to mount!
Lamb lands a heavy elbow.
Lamb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gigena tries to hold on but Lamb postures up.
Gigena is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lamb scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gigena?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lamb works Gigena's body with a nice hook.
Lamb darts in looking for a takedown but Gigena gets double underhooks and turns Lamb into the cage. #CL2#
Lamb darts in and clinches Gigena up against the cage.
Gigena has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lamb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gigena wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Lamb to work.
#TD2#
Lamb manages to pull guard.
Gigena tries to stand but Lamb is controlling from the bottom.
Damian Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigena trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Lamb managing to control the position. #T1##SU#
Gigena gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gigena walks into a jab.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gigena misses with a kick to the body
and Lamb counters with a one-two to the body.
Lamb misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Lamb moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lamb.
Lamb lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Lamb is trying to trip Gigena. He has hold of a leg but Gigena is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lamb persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamb stopping the sweep attempt from Gigena.
Gigena is trying to hold Lamb in close to prevent damage but Lamb has managed to pass into half guard.
Gigena wants to get back to full guard but Lamb has mounted him!
Gigena keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lamb content just to control the position here.
Gigena is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Lamb trying to control but Gigena is having none of it. #T3#
Lamb is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gigena can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lamb fails to take his opponent's back.
Gigena tries to improve his position but instead Lamb has taken his back!
Gigena covers up after that shot from Lamb.
Lamb avoiding Gigena 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigena rolls, trying to escape but Lamb keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Gigena is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lamb. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB2#
Gigena showing good submission defense here.
Gigena is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lamb.
Gigena trying to control the hands but Lamb won't let him.
Lamb controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Lamb moves into range and clinches up with Gigena.
Gigena working hard to break the clinch.
Lamb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Lamb breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Lamb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gigena's guard.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Gigena keeps moving.
Lamb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb stopping the sweep attempt from Gigena.
Gigena can't keep his opponent in guard - Lamb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Gigena wants to get back to his feet.
Lamb scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU2#
Lamb stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gigena to get to his feet. #CL2#
Lamb moves into the clinch.
Lamb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gigena to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Lamb successfully pulls guard.
Gigena slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lamb tries to bench press Gigena off him but Gigena keeps the position. #T2#
Gigena working away.
Lamb is trying to get back to his feet.
Lamb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gigena wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lamb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gigena off and has taken his back!
Gigena is trying to stand back up.
Gigena trying to control the action but Lamb just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Gigena tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lamb landing strikes from the mount.
Gigena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gigena is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamb controlling his opponent.
Gigena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lamb is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gigena can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Lamb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Lamb looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gigena is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb wants to control the pace but Gigena is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Lamb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lamb 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Lamb! |
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Event:
OFC 5
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lamb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crescenzo's waist but Crescenzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamb off to one side.
Crescenzo stuffs the takedown.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamb as he avoids it easily.
Crescenzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Crescenzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lamb pulls Crescenzo in close to prevent any damage.
Lamb is trying to keep Crescenzo in close.
Crescenzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Crescenzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb wants to sweep here but Crescenzo controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamb tries to clinch but Crescenzo moves out of range.
Crescenzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crescenzo somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crescenzo wants to clinch up but Lamb keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crescenzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Crescenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lamb shoots in and gets a takedown into Crescenzo's guard.#SUB#
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.
Lamb is looking to work some ground and pound but Crescenzo has wrist control.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lamb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Lamb decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crescenzo, up you get!
An inside leg kick from Lamb misses. #CL2#
Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch. #TD#
Crescenzo gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crescenzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Lamb stands up and waves to Crescenzo to follow him. #CL2#
Lamb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crescenzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Crescenzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crescenzo smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Lamb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crescenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crescenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Crescenzo is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lamb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Crescenzo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch.
Lamb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crescenzo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Crescenzo has Lamb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crescenzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lamb tumbling to the mat - Crescenzo dives into Lamb's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lamb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crescenzo is trying to push Lamb away but Lamb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Lamb gets an underhook and turns Crescenzo into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Lamb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Crescenzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lamb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crescenzo is wriggling around but Lamb manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Lamb controlling the action here.
Lamb trying to control from half guard but Crescenzo is working away.
Lamb is just content to waste time from the top position. Crescenzo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamb wants to stand but Crescenzo is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Crescenzo working for a triangle but Lamb defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Crescenzo is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lamb stands up over Crescenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Lamb stopping the sweep attempt from Crescenzo.
Damian Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crescenzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Lamb stands up from Crescenzo's guard - Lamb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lamb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Lamb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lamb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crescenzo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Lamb stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lamb tries to clinch up but Crescenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Crescenzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crescenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crescenzo misses with a takedown
and Lamb counters with a big head kick but Crescenzo shrugs it off.
Francesco Crescenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamb has a takedown stuffed.
Crescenzo is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Crescenzo avoids the head kick by Lamb.
#CL#
Crescenzo clinches up against the cage.
Lamb tries to circle away but Crescenzo has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Lamb has picked Crescenzo up - he's going for a ride! Lamb dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Crescenzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crescenzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lamb working a defensive guard but Crescenzo passes into half guard.
Crescenzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crescenzo works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Lamb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Crescenzo landing strikes from the mount and Lamb is in trouble!
Lamb tries to lock up and control but Crescenzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lamb takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb tries to hold on but Crescenzo pushes him away.
Lamb is controlling an arm, preventing Crescenzo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Crescenzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Crescenzo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Lamb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lamb and Crescenzo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lamb struggling a bit here.
Francesco Crescenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Lamb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crescenzo lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Crescenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamb 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
OFC 3
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Lamb shoots for a double leg takedown but Crescenzo sprawls well. He's pushed Lamb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Crescenzo. No joy for Lamb on that attempt.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown but Lamb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crescenzo stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamb misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lamb won't be happy with that.
Lamb throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Crescenzo rushes Lamb and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Crescenzo gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crescenzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lamb trying to move into half guard but instead Crescenzo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lamb is trying to control the position but Crescenzo postures up. #T1#
Crescenzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lamb's guard.
Lamb keeping full guard, as Crescenzo tries to pass.
Lamb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crescenzo passes into half guard.
Lamb pushes Crescenzo off looking to stand but Crescenzo dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Lamb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crescenzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Crescenzo seems content to control.
Lamb won't allow Crescenzo to pass to mount.
Crescenzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Lamb looking for a kimura from the bottom but Crescenzo passes into side control!
Lamb is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lamb is trying to work for a sweep but Crescenzo has mounted him!
Lamb takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Crescenzo with shots to the head and body - Lamb looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Crescenzo looking to secure an arm triangle but Lamb defends it well.
Lamb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crescenzo content just to control the position here.
Crescenzo lands a couple of good shots and Lamb has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4##SUB2#
Crescenzo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crescenzo wants to control the position but Lamb frees himself and scrambles - Crescenzo manages to regain control in side control.
Lamb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Lamb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lamb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crescenzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lamb can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Crescenzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Crescenzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crescenzo throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Crescenzo goes for a double leg but Lamb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamb continues to drive forward.
Crescenzo throws a hook but Lamb blocks it.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamb as he avoids it easily.
Lamb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crescenzo.
Crescenzo leaves Lamb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Crescenzo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lamb gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Crescenzo controlling the pace.
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.
Lamb tries to kick Crescenzo off but Crescenzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lamb is looking to improve his position.
Lamb trying to control from the bottom.
Lamb trying to get back to full guard but Crescenzo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crescenzo wants to control the pace but Lamb is squirming around nicely.
Crescenzo is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Francesco Crescenzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crescenzo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lamb sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lamb tries to roll over but Crescenzo keeps him under control.#T3#
Crescenzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lamb is looking to improve his position.
Crescenzo trying to mount his opponent but Lamb defends it.
Lamb trying to control here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lamb trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The referee warns Lamb that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lamb tries to hold on but Crescenzo postures up.
Crescenzo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lamb?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crescenzo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Crescenzo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Crescenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Crescenzo as Lamb shoots in.
Lamb tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crescenzo.
Crescenzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamb is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crescenzo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Crescenzo postures up in Lamb's guard and throws a big left but Lamb blocks it.
Lamb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamb wants to stand but Crescenzo is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lamb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crescenzo stays in close to Lamb's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Crescenzo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lamb is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamb is looking to clinch.
Crescenzo avoids the head kick by Lamb.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crescenzo is defended easily by Lamb.
Lamb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crescenzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crescenzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#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.
Crescenzo avoids the body shot from Lamb.
Crescenzo with the counter takedown but Lamb avoids it easily.
Crescenzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crescenzo misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Crescenzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lamb sprawls well initially but Crescenzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lamb desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Lamb actively working from the bottom here.
Crescenzo working over Lamb with some ground and pound. Lamb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Crescenzo wants to pass the guard but Lamb is defending well.
Lamb is pressing down on Crescenzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lamb will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crescenzo wants to control from the top but Lamb keeps moving.
Lamb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crescenzo wants to get up but he can't break Lamb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crescenzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crescenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a shoot takedown. Lamb fights it but they end up in guard.
Crescenzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lamb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crescenzo uses it to pass to side control.
Crescenzo controls the position.
Crescenzo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamb gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Crescenzo really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Lamb gets caught flat footed, as Crescenzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lamb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crescenzo is trying to pull guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crescenzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crescenzo jumps guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Damian Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Crescenzo.#BC#
Lamb manages to break the clinch.
Crescenzo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Lamb closes the distance and clinches.
Crescenzo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#TD#
Lamb jumps guard.
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!
Lamb trying to keep a closed guard but Crescenzo is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Crescenzo stopping the sweep attempt from Lamb.
Lamb is working hard here to advance position.
Crescenzo pushes down on Lamb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lamb is staying active underneath Crescenzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lamb is looking to control Crescenzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamb avoid being mounted?
Crescenzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamb defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crescenzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Lamb looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crescenzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Lamb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crescenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crescenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Crescenzo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lamb is defending well. Crescenzo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lamb has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Crescenzo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francesco Crescenzo!
Francesco Crescenzo is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
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Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Velez.
A combination from Velez does no damage.
Velez with the inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Velez.
Velez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Lamb counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lamb is taking a breather. Velez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Velez pushes Lamb off, looking to escape but Lamb dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Velez is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb retains his featherweight title! |
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OFC 1
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Lamb misses with the combination.
Lamb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Favlenishvili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lamb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamb misses with a combination
and Favlenishvili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Favlenishvili thuds a left hand into Lamb's body.#TD2#
Lamb dives in and scores a takedown into Favlenishvili's guard.
Favlenishvili scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Favlenishvili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Favlenishvili leaves Lamb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Favlenishvili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##TD2#
Lamb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Favlenishvili sprawls well initially but Lamb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Favlenishvili makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Favlenishvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamb misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Favlenishvili counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Lamb gets control of Favlenishvili's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lamb will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Favlenishvili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamb trying to keep a closed guard but Favlenishvili is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Lamb pushes a forearm under Favlenishvili's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Favlenishvili is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb is the new featherweight champion! |
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