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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Laffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biff Webster had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Biff Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Laffer!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Laffer.
Laffer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Webster.
Webster 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.
Laffer wants to sweep here but Webster controlling him for the moment.
Laffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laffer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Webster is aware though and is defending well.
Webster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Webster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Webster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Webster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Webster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Webster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laffer is looking to score with low kicks.
Webster looks to land a combination but Laffer avoids it well.
Webster tries to work over Laffer's front leg with a kick but Laffer checks it.
Laffer throws and low kick but Webster moves out of range easily.
Webster throws a front kick aimed at Laffer's knee but Laffer avoids it well.
Webster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laffer's waist but Laffer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Webster off to one side.
Webster throws a head kick but Laffer moves out of range.
Laffer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laffer tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster slips a jab and a cross from Laffer.
Laffer is looking to chop away at Webster's legs.
Laffer tries to work over Webster's front leg with a kick but Webster checks it.
Laffer dodges the punch combination from Webster.
Laffer instigates a clinch.
Laffer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Webster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laffer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webster prevents it.
Biff Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Laffer.
Webster stops a takedown attempt from Laffer.
Webster is fighting off a takedown attempt but Laffer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Webster to the mat. Webster regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Webster is looking to stand up but Laffer isn't so interested in that idea.
Laffer preventing the sweep.
Laffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webster wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laffer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Webster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Webster has escaped and now he's on top!
Webster thows a big elbow that misses.
Webster works over Laffer with some ground and pound from guard.
Webster throws a big right hand that misses.
Laffer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laffer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Webster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Webster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laffer looks gassed!
Webster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laffer looking to control.
Webster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Webster working some strikes from top position.
Webster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laffer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Webster is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Laffer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Webster's back instead.
Laffer is trying to stick to Webster's back but Webster is turning into Laffer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laffer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Webster.
Laffer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Webster is aware though and is defending well.
Webster 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.
Webster is in close to Laffer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Webster landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laffer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laffer is looking for a triangle but Webster pushes his legs off easily.
Webster postures up in Laffer's guard and throws a big left but Laffer blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Webster thows a big elbow that misses.
Webster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laffer throws a head kick that misses
and Webster counters with a shoot takedown. Laffer fights it but they end up in guard.
Webster distracts Laffer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laffer trying to control the position.
Webster thows a big elbow that misses.
Webster postures up and lands a big shot to Laffer's brow.
Webster wants to pass the guard but Laffer is keeping the position.
Webster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Webster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Laffer tries a low kick but Webster avoids it.
Laffer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Webster counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laffer gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Webster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Webster checks a leg kick nicely.
Laffer has his takedown stuffed
and Webster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Laffer can't get the takedown.
Laffer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Webster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Biff Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Laffer.
Webster jumps guard and drags Laffer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Webster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laffer is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laffer trying to control but Webster is working from the bottom.
Laffer is breathing heavily.
Webster keeping full guard, as Laffer tries to pass.
Laffer wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Laffer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Webster Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Laffer's back instead.
Webster looking for the RNC.
Laffer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Webster's guard. Nice work there by Laffer.
Biff Webster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laffer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webster is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laffer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laffer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Webster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laffer wants to pass the guard but Webster is keeping the position.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Laffer from controlling successfully.
Laffer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Webster is on top in guard.
Laffer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster thows a big elbow that misses.
Webster drops back looking for a leg! Laffer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laffer manages to kick Webster off! Webster jumps back into Laffer's guard.
Laffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Webster is looking to work some ground and pound but Laffer has wrist control.
Laffer has his foot on Webster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Webster works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laffer working for a triangle but Webster defends it easily.
Webster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laffer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster distracts Laffer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Webster passes Laffer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Webster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laffer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Laffer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Webster.
Laffer moves into full guard.
Webster passes Laffer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laffer trying to control from the bottom.
Laffer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laffer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laffer is looking for a triangle but Webster pushes his legs off easily.
Webster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Webster dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Webster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laffer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laffer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Webster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Webster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Webster!
Webster scoring with punches from side control.
Laffer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Webster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Webster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laffer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webster winds up and cracks Laffer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Laffer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laffer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster scoring with some ground and pound.
Laffer looking for a sweep. Not yet Laffer, not yet.
Laffer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webster.
Laffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Webster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laffer controls Webster momentarily but Webster frees himself.
Webster drops back looking for a leg! Laffer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laffer manages to kick Webster off! Webster jumps back into Laffer's guard.
Webster is posturing up here but Laffer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Webster tries to roll out but it's too tight and Webster has to tap! Slick submission there by Laffer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Laffer!
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hype
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