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Event:
DFC 66: Primal Rage
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Drakivomoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
so Larratt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larratt pushing down on Drakivomoy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drakivomoy taking some punishment here, with Larratt in his half guard.
Larratt working Drakivomoy over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drakivomoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Boris Drakivomoy has been cut.
Larratt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drakivomoy defending well though.
Drakivomoy missing with punches from the bottom.
Larratt lands with a punch from half guard.
Drakivomoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drakivomoy tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Larratt is keen to just control but Drakivomoy is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larratt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larratt drops an elbow to the side of Drakivomoy's head. #T1#
Larratt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Larratt working over Drakivomoy with some ground and pound. Drakivomoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Larratt is nestled in close to Drakivomoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Drakivomoy is rocked!#CUT2#
Boris Drakivomoy's cut is getting worse.
Larratt is nestled in close to Drakivomoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Drakivomoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Boris Drakivomoy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boris Drakivomoy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shannon Larratt!
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Event:
DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Larratt circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Larratt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trump's guard.
Trump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
Trump is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larratt is controlling him.
Larratt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Larratt works over Trump with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larratt won't allow Trump to get back to his feet.
Larratt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt distracts Trump with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larratt won't allow Trump to get back to his feet.
Larratt landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Larratt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trump's head.
Larratt works over Trump with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Trump is rocked!
Larratt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trump's head.
Trump is still in real trouble! Can Larratt finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt stands and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trump is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Larratt scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Trump is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Larratt can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Larratt!
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Event:
DFC 48: Rampage
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
McGinnis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGinnis throws a low kick but Larratt moves out of range easily.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.
McGinnis clobbers Larratt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGinnis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGinnis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGinnis swings for the body but Larratt moves out of range.
McGinnis misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGinnis won't be happy with that.
McGinnis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGinnis controlling the position for now.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses.
Larratt tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinnis is retaining full guard.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Larratt stopping the sweep attempt from McGinnis.
McGinnis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larratt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larratt won't allow McGinnis to sweep him here.
Larratt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGinnis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis cracks Larratt with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGinnis connects with the punch.
McGinnis throws a hook but Larratt avoids it easily.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGinnis. Larratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Larratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGinnis.
Larratt tries to move into range but McGinnis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGinnis misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from McGinnis misses the target.
Larratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGinnis.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but McGinnis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGinnis throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis wants to get back to full guard.
Larratt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larratt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Larratt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGinnis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGinnis's head.
Nice strikes from Larratt there.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGinnis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGinnis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGinnis pulls Larratt in close to prevent any damage.
Larratt postures up in McGinnis's guard and throws a big left but McGinnis blocks it.
Larratt throws a strike but McGinnis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McGinnis stands and throws Larratt's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Larratt is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McGinnis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGinnis prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aaron McGinnis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larratt slips under a jab.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGinnis misses with a body shot.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.
Larratt walks into a jab.
Larratt ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larratt.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larratt.
McGinnis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Larratt lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
McGinnis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larratt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McGinnis stays in close to Larratt's body and controls the position.
Larratt is trying to control the position but McGinnis postures up.
McGinnis controlling from the top position.
Larratt 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larratt seems keen to control McGinnis's posture.
Larratt keeping full guard, as McGinnis tries to pass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGinnis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
McGinnis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larratt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGinnis stopping the sweep attempt from Larratt.
McGinnis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinnis.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGinnis lands a glancing blow to the side of Larratt's head.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
McGinnis throws a shot from downtown. Larratt moves away and avoids it.
McGinnis throws a low kick, looking for Larratt's leg but Larratt calmly moves out of range.
Larratt moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
McGinnis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGinnis looks to throw the jab but Larratt is out of range.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Larratt takes one to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGinnis throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGinnis scores with a hook.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from McGinnis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Larratt slips a jab from McGinnis.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
Aaron McGinnis is winning the standup battle so far.
McGinnis scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from McGinnis.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis scores with the left hand. Larratt knows he should have avoided that one.
Larratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGinnis.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a single leg into guard. McGinnis didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGinnis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Larratt can't keep his opponent in guard - McGinnis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Larratt tries to roll over but McGinnis keeps him under control.
McGinnis stalling.
Larratt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGinnis in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larratt trying to control here.
McGinnis stalling. #T3#
Larratt wants to improve his position but McGinnis is controlling well.
Larratt is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGinnis is looking to advance position but Larratt won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larratt checks a low kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGinnis throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGinnis's guard.
McGinnis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larratt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McGinnis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis clearly takes 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.
#R4#
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but McGinnis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larratt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a single leg into guard. McGinnis didn't expect that.
McGinnis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McGinnis wants to pass the guard but Larratt is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt 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.#T1#
McGinnis pushing down on Larratt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGinnis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Larratt tries to get to full guard but McGinnis has control of the leg.
McGinnis trying to control the pace.
McGinnis wants to control but Larratt is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larratt is positioning himself well to prevent McGinnis advancing to mount.
McGinnis slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
McGinnis wants to stand up but Larratt manages to regain full guard.
Larratt keeping moving, preventing McGinnis from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGinnis looks to land a right hand but Larratt moved out of range.
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Larratt's head but Larratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGinnis throws a big shot that misses.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy.
McGinnis wants to land a leg kick but Larratt is out of range.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGinnis misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGinnis!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGinnis tries to bench press Larratt off him but Larratt keeps the position.
McGinnis regains half guard, as Larratt was trying to land strikes.
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis had his way with Shannon Larratt in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
A lazy left from McGinnis finds it's target.
McGinnis connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinnis lands a nice shot that snaps Larratt's head back.
Larratt drops his hands momentarily and McGinnis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGinnis throws a hook but Larratt avoids it easily.
Larratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGinnis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Larratt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGinnis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGinnis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt postures up in McGinnis's guard and throws a big left but McGinnis blocks it.
Larratt throws an elbow that misses. McGinnis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Larratt's guard. Nice move by McGinnis!#REVR#
Larratt pulls McGinnis in close to prevent any damage.
Shannon Larratt has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGinnis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGinnis continues to stall.
Larratt can't keep his opponent in guard - McGinnis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGinnis performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Larratt is looking for a sweep. McGinnis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larratt trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Larratt can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGinnis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Larratt is just out of range.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larratt with the counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it easily.
McGinnis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larratt can do to turn this around?
McGinnis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGinnis.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis keeps Larratt at a distance using the push kick.
Larratt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGinnis throws a lazy right hand but Larratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larratt staying out of range there.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGinnis defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McGinnis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGinnis, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Aaron McGinnis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DFC 42: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lindberg looks to land a right hand but Larratt moved out of range.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Lindberg avoids it easily.
Lindberg scores with a jab. Larratt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
Lindberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lindberg.
Lindberg punishes Larratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larratt circles away quickly and effectively.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lindberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindberg misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Lindberg misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lindberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lindberg.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lindberg throws a shot from downtown. Larratt moves away and avoids it.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Larratt dodges the punch combination from Lindberg.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lindberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Lindberg does it's job there.
Larratt ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Larratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A combination from Lindberg does no damage.
Lindberg falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Larratt prevents Lindberg from standing back up.
Lindberg taking some punishment here, with Larratt in his half guard.
Lindberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larratt. #T2#
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindberg's head.
Lindberg is trying to stand back up but Larratt is controlling him
Ground and pound from Larratt.
Larratt stops Lindberg from getting back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larratt working his ground and pound in the gym.
Lindberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larratt on the ground.
Larratt working Lindberg over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larratt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larratt connects with a nice short shot to Lindberg's temple.
Larratt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Larratt working Lindberg over with strikes.
Larratt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Larratt stops Lindberg from getting back to his feet.
Larratt winds up and cracks Lindberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg tries to kick Larratt off but Larratt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larratt uses his free foot to push down on Lindberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lindberg.
Larratt controlling his opponent. #T3#
Larratt working Lindberg over with strikes here.
Larratt with good strikes from the mount here!
Lindberg squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Larratt with good strikes from the mount here!
Larratt lands a couple of good shots and Lindberg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lindberg is trying to get back to his feet but Larratt has full control of the position and if anything, Lindberg has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Larratt tries to get the hooks in deep but Lindberg pushed the leg off.
Larratt lands a shot to the head.
Larratt softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#ROC2#
Lindberg is rocked!
Lindberg takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Oh Lindberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Even with his hooks in, Larratt manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Lindberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Lindberg is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Larratt. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Larratt lands shots from the back.
Larratt loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lindberg hold on?
Larratt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Larratt lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Lindberg gets cracked with a huge elbow and he's out cold! Possibly KO of the night from the back? Unusual but possible!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shannon Larratt!
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Event:
AFL @The Beer Garden
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Larratt counters with a single leg into guard. Gleeson didn't expect that.
Larratt landing with the ground and pound.
Larratt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larratt lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Gleeson is rocked!
Larratt stands up over Gleeson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gleeson is still in real trouble! Can Larratt finish him?
Larratt arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gleeson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shannon Larratt!
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Event:
AFL Asylum 30
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Larratt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Inhuman tries to clinch but Larratt is having none of it.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Inhuman misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a single leg into guard. Inhuman didn't expect that.
Inhuman wants to stand but Larratt is controlling the position.
Larratt landing some decent shots from guard.
Inhuman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larratt on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Larratt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Larratt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inhuman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larratt is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhuman keeping moving, preventing Larratt from controlling successfully.
Larratt prevents Inhuman from getting back to his feet.
Larratt scoring with some ground and pound.
Larratt landing with the ground and pound.
Larratt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Inhuman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Larratt working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Inhuman is rocked!
Larratt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oh Inhuman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larratt postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Inhuman covers up, he's hurt! Larratt keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Larratt and the ref steps in to end the fight! Larratt can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Larratt!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 27
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
MacManus throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
MacManus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larratt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MacManus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
MacManus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larratt defending well though.
MacManus wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Larratt uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
MacManus looking to pass the guard.
Larratt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacManus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
MacManus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larratt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacManus throwing strikes but missing.
MacManus slips nicely into half guard.
Larratt is looking to get back to full guard here but MacManus has managed to pass to side control instead.
MacManus 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.
MacManus trying to control the action but Larratt is working from the bottom.
MacManus working the ground and pound but Larratt is defending the strikes. #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.
MacManus trying to control the position but Larratt is working away.
An elbow from MacManus crashes against the mat.
An elbow from MacManus crashes against the mat.
Larratt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacManus.
MacManus trying to control the position but Larratt is working away.
Larratt can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
MacManus controls the position.
MacManus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Larratt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Larratt is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larratt ducks under a wild hook from MacManus.
MacManus throws a hook to the side of Larratt's head but Larratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but MacManus pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Larratt tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
MacManus drags the fight down to the ground.
Larratt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
MacManus pulls Larratt in close to his closed guard and prevents Larratt from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacManus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
MacManus looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt wants to stand but MacManus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Larratt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacManus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larratt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacManus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Connor MacManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Larratt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard.
#REVR#
MacManus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacManus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Larratt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacManus wants to pass the guard but Larratt is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacManus misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacManus is trying to get back to half guard.
MacManus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
MacManus is trying to get back to full guard.
MacManus wants to control but Larratt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Larratt is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, MacManus manages to get to full guard.
MacManus looking for a sweep. Not yet MacManus, not yet.
Larratt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacManus is proving hard to escape from.
Larratt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacManus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Larratt looking to sit in guard and control but MacManus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
MacManus trying to control but Larratt is working from the bottom.
MacManus wants to stand but Larratt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacManus throws an elbow that misses. Larratt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacManus's guard. Nice move by Larratt!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shannon Larratt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! MacManus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
MacManus looks to land a combination but Larratt avoids it well.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
MacManus pushes Larratt off and gets back to his feet.
MacManus misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Larratt preventing the sweep. #SUB#
MacManus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Larratt uses it to pass to side control.
MacManus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Larratt wants to pass the guard but MacManus is defending well.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
MacManus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Larratt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on MacManus's thigh. MacManus counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Larratt content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacManus holds on and takes a little breather.
MacManus trying to keep a closed guard but Larratt is proving a slippery customer.
MacManus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacManus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
MacManus swings for the body but Larratt moves out of range.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Larratt is avoiding it.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Larratt is just out of range.
Larratt with the counter takedown but MacManus avoids it easily.
MacManus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Larratt's waist but Larratt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacManus off to one side.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacManus defends it well.
MacManus thows a leg kick but Larratt checks it #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MacManus!
Larratt taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Larratt tries to stand but MacManus is controlling his head.
MacManus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Larratt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt passes into side control, despite MacManus's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shannon Larratt just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Larratt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacManus wants to clinch but Larratt slips to the side#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larratt.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacManus holds on and takes a little breather.
MacManus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larratt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
MacManus trying to control but Larratt is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
MacManus stands and steps away. Larratt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Larratt gets tackled into the cage by MacManus. MacManus maintains the clinch.
MacManus prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
MacManus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Larratt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip MacManus to the mat. MacManus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
MacManus pushes Larratt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
MacManus wants to clinch.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but MacManus pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
MacManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Larratt circles away.
Connor MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus wants to clinch.
Larratt with the counter takedown but MacManus avoids it easily.
MacManus throws a nice looking combination but Larratt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus wants to clinch up but Larratt keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacManus misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacManus is looking for a sweep. Larratt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Larratt is trying to improve position by moving to mount. MacManus has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Larratt is in a lot of trouble! MacManus is straining to finish and he's done it! Larratt taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Connor MacManus!
Connor MacManus retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 24
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Araujo punishes Larratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Araujo connects with a body shot that sends Larratt's belly button to the back.
Araujo just misses with a punch to the body.
Larratt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Araujo misses with a body shot.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Larratt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Araujo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larratt is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Araujo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Larratt has picked Araujo up and slammed him! Araujo can't keep hold of the triangle and Larratt manages to pass to side control!
Araujo is trying to work for a sweep but Larratt has mounted him!
Larratt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Araujo wants to hold on but Larratt pushes him away.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
Araujo tries to hold on but Larratt postures up.
Araujo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Araujo tries to get out of the position.
Larratt content just to control the position here. #T2#
Araujo tries to hold on but Larratt postures up.
Larratt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Araujo is looking to escape.
Larratt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Araujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Larratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larratt is trying to control here but Araujo has managed to regain half guard.
Araujo wants to sweep but Larratt has passed to side control!#T3#
Larratt tries to stand but Araujo is controlling his head.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larratt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Araujo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Larratt prevents Araujo from getting the reversal.
Larratt content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Larratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larratt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
Araujo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SU2#
Larratt escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Araujo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larratt scrambles back to his feet.
Araujo throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larratt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo connects with a body shot.
Araujo misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Araujo 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.#SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larratt is aware though and is defending well.
Larratt wanted to stand there but Araujo had control of the position. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larratt postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araujo's head.#SUB#
Araujo looking for subs off his back but Larratt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Larratt prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Petersen's Party Place, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Larratt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Araujo is pressing down on Larratt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Larratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Araujo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Larratt escapes and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo is letting Larratt control him for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Araujo looking for a sweep but Larratt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Larratt trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Larratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo is working to get back to half guard.
Araujo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo gets full guard.#SUB#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Larratt to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larratt in particular looking to stall.
Araujo is holding on to half guard well.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Larratt has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Araujo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Larratt has passed into half guard!
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Shannon Larratt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larratt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Larratt wants to stand but Araujo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Araujo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Araujo looks to land a right hand but Larratt moved out of range.
Shannon Larratt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo takes a swing at Larratt's ribcage but misses.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
Araujo throws a big shot that misses.
Larratt dodges the punch combination from Araujo.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Araujo swings for the body but Larratt moves out of range.
Larratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Araujo misses.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joao Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Araujo.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.#T1#
Larratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Araujo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Araujo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larratt feints the counter takedown.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Araujo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larratt.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larratt defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Larratt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Araujo defends it well.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
Araujo looks to score with a jab to the body but Larratt is just out of range.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Araujo misses with a body shot.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larratt as he avoids it easily.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Araujo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Araujo duly obliges.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Larratt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Araujo defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Araujo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larratt moves away.#T2#
Araujo swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Araujo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Araujo wants to control but Larratt postures up.
Larratt wants to control for a moment but Araujo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Larratt content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Larratt is thwarting Araujo's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Joao Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larratt passes into side control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Larratt controlling the position from side mount.
Araujo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Araujo taking a bit of punishment here - Larratt scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt just content to control the position.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joao Araujo.
I think Larratt 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Larratt!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 19
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Concen doesn't manage to clinch there - Larratt circles away.
Larratt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Concen tries to clinch up#TD#
and Larratt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Concen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
Concen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Larratt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt throws a strike but Concen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Concen wants to control from the top but Larratt keeps moving.
Concen is looking to stand up but Larratt won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concen throws an elbow that misses. Larratt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Concen's guard. Nice move by Larratt!#REVR##T1#
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses.
Larratt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Concen's head.
Larratt landing some decent shots from guard.
Larratt distracts Concen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Concen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larratt is controlling him.
Larratt slips nicely into half guard.
Larratt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Concen wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larratt wants to take a breather but Concen is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larratt in particular looking to stall.
Concen wants to get back to his feet.
Larratt winds up and cracks Concen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Larratt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Concen wants to hold on but Larratt pushes him away.
Larratt cracks Concen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Concen is in a horrible position here. Larratt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Larratt unloads with some shots from mount but Concen bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Larratt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Larratt looking to finish with strikes here!
Larratt breaks from Concen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Larratt lands a couple of good shots and Concen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Larratt lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Concen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Larratt.
Larratt 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.
Larratt misses with punches from the back.
Larratt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Larratt misses with a punch to the head.
Larratt lands a shot to the body. #T4#
Larratt lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larratt thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Concen covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Larratt is not going to allow Concen to sit and survive in this position.
Larratt gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Larratt scores with punches from the back.
Concen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Larratt lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Larratt lands with a hammerfist to the side of Concen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Concen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Concen tries to clinch there but Larratt circles away.
Larratt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Victor Concen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Concen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Larratt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Concen is looking to stand up but Larratt isn't so interested in that idea.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larratt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt postures up in Concen's guard and throws a big left but Concen blocks it.
Larratt trying to control but Concen is working from the bottom.
Larratt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Larratt forces his way into half guard.
Larratt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Concen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Concen's head.
Larratt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Concen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Concen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larratt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Concen can do to turn this around?
Larratt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larratt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Concen defending well though.
Larratt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Larratt drops an elbow to the side of Concen's head.
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larratt winds up and cracks Concen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shannon Larratt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larratt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Concen defending well though.
Larratt prevents Concen from standing back up.
Larratt 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.
Concen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larratt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Concen won't allow Larratt to pass to mount.
Larratt drops an elbow to the side of Concen's head. #T3#
Nice strikes from Larratt there.
Larratt thows a huge punch but Concen dodges it nicely.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Concen's head.
Larratt trying to control the pace.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Concen's head.
Larratt wants to take a breather but Concen is having none of it.
Concen tries to kick Larratt off but Larratt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Concen's head.
Concen is refusing to be controlled, as Larratt sits in half guard.
Larratt slips a nice elbow through Concen's hands, connecting with Concen's forehead.#T4#
Concen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Concen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larratt.
Concen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Concen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larratt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larratt's back!
Concen looking to hold on to the position here but Larratt rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Larratt wants to sweep but no luck.
Concen tries to stand but Larratt is controlling from the bottom.
Concen wants to stand and escape but instead Larratt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Concen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larratt attempts a counter takedown but Concen avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Concen. Those never looked like landing.
Larratt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Concen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Larratt connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larratt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Concen can't keep his opponent in guard - Larratt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Larratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Concen wants to control but Larratt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Concen wants to get back to his feet.
Larratt working over Concen with some ground and pound. Concen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Larratt wants to control but Concen is keeping him busy.
Larratt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larratt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Larratt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Larratt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Concen's head.
Concen is looking for a sweep. Larratt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larratt stops Concen from getting back to his feet.
Larratt is looking to take a break and control but Concen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larratt scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Larratt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Concen wants to get back to his feet.
Larratt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Concen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Larratt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Concen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Larratt wants to pass the guard but Concen is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Concen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larratt is trying to drag Concen to the mat but Concen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Concen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Concen tries to clinch #TD#
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Larratt throwing shots but Concen is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Larratt seems content to control.
Concen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Concen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larratt.
Concen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larratt.
Concen is trying to stand back up but Larratt is controlling him
Victor Concen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larratt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Concen taking some punishment here, with Larratt in his half guard.
Concen is trying to stand.
Concen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larratt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larratt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Concen trying to control but Larratt postures up.
Concen is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Larratt throwing shots but Concen is blocking nicely.
Concen pushes Larratt off looking to stand but Larratt dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Larratt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larratt, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Larratt!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 40
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so Larratt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larratt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Larratt has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Larratt is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smith pulls down on the head and he's put Larratt to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodney Smith!
A pretty intense looking Rodney Smith took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 36
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Paniccia shoots in and bounces Larratt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paniccia tries to free his leg and advance position but Larratt is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Paniccia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Larratt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paniccia 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.#SUB#
Paniccia has gone for a leg lock! Larratt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniccia's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paniccia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Larratt should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paniccia has tightened it up now! Larratt should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Piero Paniccia!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 34
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Milstown falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Larratt winds up and cracks Milstown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Larratt drops an elbow to the side of Milstown's head. #ROC#
Milstown is rocked!
Larratt lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Milstown quite badly. Milstown pulls Larratt in close trying to recover. Larratt postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Milstown on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Milstown doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Larratt!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 32
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Veli with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Larratt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Veli's guard.
Larratt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
Larratt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larratt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larratt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larratt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Veli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Larratt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larratt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veli is breathing heavily.
Larratt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larratt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses.
Larratt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Veli being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Veli with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Larratt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Veli's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgos Veli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larratt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veli is keeping the position for now.
Larratt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Larratt throwing strikes from guard but Veli blocks nicely.
Larratt works over Veli with some ground and pound from guard.
Larratt lands a couple of elbows.
Larratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larratt landing some decent shots from guard.
Larratt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Larratt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Veli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larratt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Veli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt.
Larratt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Veli's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larratt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Veli tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Larratt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larratt stays in close to Veli's body and controls the position. #T4#
Veli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larratt throws a big right hand that misses.
Larratt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larratt throwing strikes from guard but Veli blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Veli's head.
Veli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt 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#
Veli misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Veli won't be happy with that.
Larratt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Veli 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 strikes coming from Larratt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Larratt throws an elbow but Veli slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Larratt.
Veli is being controlled here.
Veli is working to avoid the ground and pound but Larratt connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Veli is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Larratt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larratt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Veli is being controlled here. #T1#
Larratt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Veli is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Larratt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Larratt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Larratt throws a strike aimed at the side of Veli's head but Veli avoids it well.
Larratt throws an elbow but Veli slips to the side and avoids it well.
Larratt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Larratt trying to control the position but Veli is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veli looks to clinch #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Larratt.
Larratt throws an elbow but Veli slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Larratt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Veli's face as Larratt controls the position.
Larratt tries to score with some ground and pound. Veli controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shannon Larratt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Veli can't do much from the bottom here.
Larratt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Larratt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Larratt misses with the ground and pound.
Veli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#CUT2#
It looks like Giorgos Veli has been cut.
Larratt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Veli to see if he's OK.
Larratt controlling the position. #T3#
Veli dodges the ground and pound from Larratt.
Larratt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Veli parries the strikes from Larratt easily there. Larratt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Veli to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Veli parries the strikes from Larratt easily there. Larratt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Veli to escape.
Larratt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veli shoots and misses #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Larratt postures up in Veli's guard and throws a big left but Veli blocks it.
Larratt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Veli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larratt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Veli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larratt throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larratt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt content to stall in guard here.
Larratt trying to control but Veli is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giorgos Veli'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#
Veli misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses.
Larratt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Veli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larratt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Veli has momentary wrist control but Larratt slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larratt is working Veli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Larratt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Larratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larratt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Veli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Giorgos Veli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veli fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veli!
Veli trying to remain calm as Larratt controls from the top position.
Larratt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Larratt working the body and head with strikes.
Larratt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Veli parries the strikes from Larratt easily there. Larratt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Veli to escape.
#T2#
Veli managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Larratt.
Larratt cracks Veli with a big right hand but Veli just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Larratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larratt scoring with punches and elbows.
Larratt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Larratt lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Veli is rocked!
Larratt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oh Veli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larratt working the ground and pound but Veli is defending the strikes.
Veli seems to have got his legs back now.
Larratt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Larratt tries to move to mount but Veli blocks the move with his legs.
Larratt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Larratt cracks Veli with a big elbow.
Larratt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Veli parries the strikes from Larratt easily there. Larratt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Veli to escape.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Veli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a shoot takedown. Veli fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgos Veli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larratt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Veli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt.
Larratt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Larratt wants to control from the top but Veli keeps moving.
Veli keeping full guard, as Larratt tries to pass.
Larratt cracks Veli with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt is looking to work some ground and pound but Veli has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Larratt 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Giorgos Veli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veli falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larratt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Larratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larratt 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Larratt!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 30
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Takiama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takiama.
Takiama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Takiama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1##SUB#
Takiama is working for a submission of some sort.
Larratt won't allow Takiama to pass to mount.
Larratt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takiama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Takiama seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Takiama is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Larratt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Larratt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Larratt trying to control the action but Takiama is working from the bottom.
Larratt with the ground and pound but Takiama regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
Larratt working the head and body with strikes.
Takiama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larratt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takiama being controlled here, momentarily.
Larratt preventing the sweep.
Takiama has momentary wrist control but Larratt slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Larratt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Takiama has locked up a guillotine! Takiama's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Larratt is holding on here and Takiama must be using up a lot of energy. Larratt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Takiama gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seto Takiama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kiatsongrit moves to clinch but Larratt breaks away #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiatsongrit wants to improve his position but Larratt is controlling well.
Larratt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kiatsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larratt.
Larratt thows a huge punch but Kiatsongrit dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larratt thows a huge punch but Kiatsongrit dodges it nicely.
Larratt throwing shots but Kiatsongrit is blocking nicely.
Larratt thows a huge punch but Kiatsongrit dodges it nicely.
Larratt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Larratt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kiatsongrit wants to control but Larratt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kiatsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Larratt.
Larratt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Larratt circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Larratt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Larratt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Larratt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kiatsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larratt.
Larratt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiatsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiatsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kiatsongrit tries to get out of the position.
Larratt throws a big right hand that misses.
Kiatsongrit is breathing heavily.
Larratt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kiatsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larratt throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kiatsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Larratt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiatsongrit's head.
Larratt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larratt works his way into side control. #T3#
The ground and pound from Larratt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kiatsongrit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Larratt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larratt controlling the position from side mount.
Larratt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kiatsongrit dodges the ground and pound from Larratt.
Kiatsongrit is being controlled here.
Larratt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Larratt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Larratt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Larratt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larratt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Larratt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kiatsongrit is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Larratt throwing shots but missing, from side control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kiatsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kiatsongrit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiatsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Larratt tries to counter it with a takedown but Kiatsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kiatsongrit swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kiatsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Larratt ducks down to avoid it.
Kiatsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larratt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiatsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shannon Larratt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larratt moves out of range as Kiatsongrit strikes.
Larratt with the counter takedown but Kiatsongrit avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatsongrit digs a good body shot into Larratt's ribs.
Larratt keeps the fight on the outside.
Larratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Larratt keeps the fight on the outside.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kiatsongrit tries to clinch up but Larratt circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiatsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Larratt's shoulder, as Larratt tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Kiatsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larratt, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiatsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larratt blocks a body shot from Kiatsongrit.
Larratt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiatsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Larratt tries for a takedown but Kiatsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Larratt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiatsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Samart Kiatsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shannon Larratt.#T2#
Kiatsongrit is looking to clinch.
Kiatsongrit throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Larratt counters with a takedown into side control.
Kiatsongrit is not content to let Larratt control the position.
Larratt throws a strike aimed at the side of Kiatsongrit's head but Kiatsongrit avoids it well.
An elbow from Larratt crashes against the mat.
Kiatsongrit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Larratt punching from mount but Kiatsongrit doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Larratt thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kiatsongrit avoids a series of strikes thrown by Larratt.
Larratt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kiatsongrit is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kiatsongrit blocking the ground and pound.
Larratt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Larratt misses with a head shot.
Kiatsongrit is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Larratt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Larratt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Larratt looking to finish with strikes here!
Larratt throws some wild stikes that Kiatsongrit manages to avoid easily.
Larratt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kiatsongrit blocking the ground and pound.
Larratt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Larratt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larratt controlling from the full mount.
Larratt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Larratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Larratt keeps the fight on the outside.
Larratt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larratt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiatsongrit.
Kiatsongrit moves to clinch but Larratt breaks away #TD2#
and Larratt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kiatsongrit won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatsongrit being controlled for a moment.
The strikes coming from Larratt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Larratt misses with the ground and pound.
Larratt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Larratt throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kiatsongrit works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Larratt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larratt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kiatsongrit!
Kiatsongrit wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Larratt.
Samart Kiatsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Larratt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Larratt raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Larratt.
Larratt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kiatsongrit avoids a series of strikes thrown by Larratt.
Larratt throws some wild stikes that Kiatsongrit manages to avoid easily.
Larratt unloads with some shots from mount but Kiatsongrit bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Larratt throwing strikes here but Kiatsongrit is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Larratt thowing shots but they're missing.
Larratt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Larratt misses with a head shot.
Larratt punching from mount but Kiatsongrit doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Larratt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Larratt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Larratt controlling the pace for now.
Larratt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Larratt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Larratt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Larratt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kiatsongrit because Larratt loaded up on that one.
Larratt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Larratt cracks Kiatsongrit with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Larratt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Larratt controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiatsongrit blocking the ground and pound.
Larratt thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Larratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larratt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Larratt!
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