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Event:
Gladiators 57 McCain v Kolov
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Laxx . No joy for Staley on that attempt.
Laxx is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Staley with a body shot.
Staley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laxx looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Layne Staley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staley tries to work over Laxx 's front leg with a kick but Laxx checks it.
Laxx throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Laxx - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Layne Staley has been cut.
Staley dives in and grabs Laxx 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laxx pushes down on Staley's head and hops out.
Laxx misses with a body shot.
Staley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laxx throws out a counter right but Staley avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Layne Staley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laxx lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Laxx .
Staley shoots in and drives through. Laxx sprawls well.
Laxx throws a body shot but no joy.
Staley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laxx swivels and escapes.
Staley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staley somewhat.
Laxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laxx has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Staley throws a right hand that misses
and Laxx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laxx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laxx wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Laxx lands a nice shot to the body.
Staley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laxx throws out a counter right but Staley avoids it with no problem.
Laxx misses with a wild body shot.
Laxx darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laxx lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Staley is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Staley misses the target.
Oh Staley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Laxx does no damage.
Staley seems to have got his legs back now.
Staley has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Staley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Staley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staley somewhat.
Laxx scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Staley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laxx 's guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staley tries to free his leg and advance position but Laxx is retaining full guard.
Staley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Staley wants to control from the top but Laxx keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Laxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Laxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Staley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laxx being controlled here, momentarily.
Staley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Staley 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.
Laxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Laxx , not yet.
Laxx looking to control.
Staley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Laxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laxx trying to keep a closed guard but Staley is proving a slippery customer.
Staley advances to half guard.
Staley prevents Laxx from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Staley content to control rather than advance.
Laxx is looking to improve his position.
Staley wants to free his trapped foot but Laxx is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Staley trying to control the pace.
Laxx is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Laxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laxx is looking for a sweep. Staley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laxx is trying to control but can't.
Staley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laxx tries to get to full guard but Staley has control of the leg.
Laxx is concentrating on defense, preventing Staley from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyga Laxx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Layne Staley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Staley shoots in looking for a takedown. Laxx tries to sprawl out of it but Staley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Staley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Staley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Staley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staley pushing down on Laxx 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laxx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laxx is trying to control but can't.
Staley slows the pace down in half guard.
Laxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley is thwarting Laxx 's attempts to control the position.
Laxx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Staley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Staley wants to pass the guard but Laxx is defending well. #T1#
Staley slows the pace down in half guard.
Laxx keeping hold of Staley's head, controlling as best he can.
Laxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laxx is looking to improve his position.
Laxx trying to hold on to Staley's head to control him but Staley postures up.
Laxx is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Staley is staying active.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Staley is taking a breather. Laxx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Laxx tries to get to full guard but Staley has control of the leg.
Laxx wants to control but Staley is keeping busy.
Staley stalling.
Staley prevents Laxx from improving his position.
Laxx trying to control from the bottom.
Staley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staley trying to pass the guard but Laxx defending well. #T3#
Staley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laxx wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Laxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Staley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Staley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Staley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Staley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laxx trying to hold on to Staley's head to control him but Staley postures up.
Laxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Staley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Staley's back!
Staley is keeping busy.
#T4#
Laxx is not going to allow Staley to sit and survive in this position.
Staley is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Laxx looking to break Staley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Staley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Laxx will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Staley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Staley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Staley is looking to escape.
Staley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Layne Staley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Layne Staley's cut.
That's time! Staley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Staley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Staley misses its intended target.
Staley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laxx connects with a looping right hand.
Staley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Staley misses the jab.
Laxx fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Staley shoots for a takedown but Laxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laxx 's corner calls for a 1-2. Laxx obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laxx scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Laxx .
Laxx throws a low kick but it's checked well by Staley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laxx tests Staley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Staley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Laxx was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Staley.
Staley dives in and grabs Laxx 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laxx pushes down on Staley's head and hops out.
Laxx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Staley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Staley has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Layne Staley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Laxx just misses with a punch to the body.
Staley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Staley throws out a loose jab but Laxx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staley swings widly with a right hand
and Laxx makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Staley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Staley throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Laxx 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice shot by Laxx .
Laxx jabs Staley right on the nose. Staley blinks but takes it well.
Tyga Laxx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Staley misses with a hook
and Laxx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laxx moves away from the strike by Staley.
Laxx throws a series of punches but Staley moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Laxx . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laxx .
Laxx wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laxx defending well as Staley loads up on a big left hand.
Staley dives in for a single leg takedown but Laxx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Staley moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staley misses with an uppercut.
Laxx cracks a nice hook into Staley's ribs.
Laxx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laxx .
Staley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staley somewhat.
Laxx slips a straight right by Staley.
Laxx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laxx throws a quick inside leg kick.
Staley shoots for a double leg takedown but Laxx sprawls well. He's pushed Staley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyga Laxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laxx misses with the combination.
Laxx moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Laxx blocks the body kick.
Laxx fails to land with a series of punches.
Staley takes one on the button.
Staley avoids the body shot from Laxx .
Laxx connects with a good right hand that stumbles Staley. Staley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laxx with a hook.
Laxx scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Laxx tries to sprawl but Staley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Laxx trying to control but Staley postures up.
Staley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laxx wants to control but Staley is keeping busy.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staley is pressing down on Laxx 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laxx is holding on for now.
Layne Staley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laxx tries to get to full guard but Staley has control of the leg.
Laxx trying to hold on to Staley's head to control him but Staley postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Staley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laxx is looking for a sweep. Staley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laxx is looking to control Staley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laxx avoid being mounted?
Staley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laxx is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyga Laxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laxx 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyga Laxx !
A very excited looking Tyga Laxx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Gladiators 53 Jack v Usikov
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hamburger fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Staley counters with a takedown into side control.
Hamburger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Staley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamburger, who protects the arm well.
Staley trying to control the action but Hamburger is working from the bottom.
Hamburger tries to bench press Staley off him but Staley keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Staley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hamburger tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Hamburger is trying to control Staley's posture but Staley avoids it.
Hamburger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hamburger is defending against the submission attempts here by Staley.
Staley prevents Hamburger from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staley tries to pass to full mount but Hamburger defends it.
Hamburger moves into full guard.
Hamburger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hamburger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hamburger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Staley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamburger throwing shots but Staley is blocking nicely.
Staley gets full guard.
Staley trying to control the position.
Hamburger advances position into side control!
Hamburger wants to control but Staley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hamburger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Staley, who protects the arm well.
Hamburger tries to move to mount but Staley blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Staley is not content to let Hamburger control the position.
Staley looking for a sweep but Hamburger has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Hamburger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Staley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Staley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamburger is keeping the position for now.
Staley is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Hamburger is looking to cinch up a triangle. Staley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hamburger's body to avoid the submission. Hamburger has instead reached around Staley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hamburger arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holton Hamburger!
Holton Hamburger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Gladiators 43 Jawbreak v Aoki
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Kickboxer misses with the body kick#TD#
and Staley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Staley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Staley drops back looking for a leg! Kickboxer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kickboxer manages to kick Staley off! Staley jumps back into Kickboxer's guard.
Staley controlling from the top position.
Kickboxer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kickboxer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staley is aware though and is defending well.
Kickboxer is trying to control the position but Staley postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley stays in close to Kickboxer's body and controls the position. #T1#
Staley forces his way into half guard.
Kickboxer wants to improve his position but Staley is controlling well.
Staley not doing much here.
#SUB#
Staley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kickboxer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Staley manages to pass to mount!
Staley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kickboxer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Staley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Kickboxer gets back to full guard.
Staley won't allow Kickboxer to sweep him here.
Staley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Staley prevents Kickboxer from improving his position.
Kickboxer wants to control but Staley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Staley seems to be working for a kimura but Kickboxer defends the submission attempt.
Kickboxer wants to control but Staley is keeping busy.
Staley wants to pass the guard but Kickboxer is defending well.
Staley controlling the action here. #T3#
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.
Staley wants to free his trapped foot but Kickboxer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kickboxer wants to control but Staley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kickboxer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Staley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kickboxer 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.
Kickboxer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Staley has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Staley is trying to get an arm triangle but Kickboxer is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Staley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Staley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Staley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kickboxer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kickboxer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Staley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kickboxer is just riding it out for now. Staley eventually gives up the hold.
Staley wants to take a breather but Kickboxer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kickboxer throws a leg kick #TD#
and Staley counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Staley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kickboxer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kickboxer sneaks back into half guard.
Kickboxer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for subs off his back but Staley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kickboxer is looking to improve his position.
Layne Staley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Staley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kickboxer tries to roll over but Staley keeps him under control.#SUB#
Staley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kickboxer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kickboxer is defending against the submission attempts here by Staley.
Staley is trying to control. Kickboxer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kickboxer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Staley trying to control but Kickboxer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for subs off his back but Staley has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Kickboxer tries to roll over but Staley keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kickboxer actively working from the bottom here.
Staley moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Staley tries for a kimura but Kickboxer is defending well.
Kickboxer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kickboxer gets back to full guard.
Staley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kickboxer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Staley drops back looking for a leg! Kickboxer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kickboxer manages to kick Staley off! Staley jumps back into Kickboxer's guard. #T3#
Staley trying to control but Kickboxer is working from the bottom.
Staley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kickboxer has his foot on Staley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Staley works his way back into a safe position though.
Staley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Staley slips nicely into half guard.
Kickboxer wants to improve his position but Staley is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kickboxer won't allow Staley to pass to mount.
Kickboxer is pressing down on Staley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Staley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kickboxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Kickboxer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Staley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kickboxer can't keep his opponent in guard - Staley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Staley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kickboxer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kickboxer is looking for a sweep. Staley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Staley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kickboxer sees it coming and defends easily.
Kickboxer wants to improve his position but Staley is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kickboxer. That's going to slow Staley down.
Kickboxer throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Staley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Staley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kickboxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kickboxer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kickboxer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Staley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kickboxer keeping moving, preventing Staley from controlling successfully. #T1#
Staley slips nicely into half guard.
Kickboxer wants to get back to full guard but Staley has passed into side control.
Kickboxer is looking for a sweep.
Staley trying to control the position but Kickboxer is working away.
Staley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kickboxer can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Staley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kickboxer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Staley moves into full mount!
Staley prevents Kickboxer from getting the reversal.
Staley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Staley tries to control but Kickboxer wriggling away. #T2#
Kickboxer has given up his back. Will we see Staley going for some submissions?
Kickboxer rolls, trying to escape but Staley keeps control of the position.
Staley has good solid back control here.
Staley is hanging on to Kickboxer's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Kickboxer is trying to roll into a better position but Staley has get a rear naked choke and Kickboxer is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Layne Staley!
An out of breath Layne Staley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Shark Bait
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown throws out a loose jab but Staley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staley with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Staley moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Staley feints the counter takedown.
Brown throws a hook but Staley avoids it easily.
Staley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown digs a good body shot into Staley's ribs.
Staley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Staley slips a straight right by Brown.
And Staley tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staley.
Staley with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Staley doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Brown missing with a left hand there. Staley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Staley defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Staley with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Staley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Staley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Staley's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Staley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Staley with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Staley's shoulder, as Staley tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A shot to the body from Brown misses #TD2#
and Staley counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown pushes Staley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Staley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Staley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Staley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staley wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown keeps Staley under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Staley controls the position.
Brown wants to control but Staley postures up.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Staley keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Staley trying to control the position but Brown is working away. #SUB2#
Staley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Brown tries to buck Staley off but Staley is having none of it.#SUB2#
Staley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Staley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Staley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is not content to let Staley control the position.
Brown wants to control but Staley postures up.#SUB2#
Staley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Staley is controlling Brown's trapped leg to prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Staley is not content to let Brown control the position.#SUB2#
Staley looking for submissions off his back.
Brown trying to control the action but Staley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Staley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Brown 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#
Staley slips under a jab.
Staley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Staley counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Staley postures up.
Staley looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Staley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Staley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Staley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Staley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Brown trying to control from half guard but Staley is working away. #SUB2#
Staley actively working from the bottom here.
Staley wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Staley is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Staley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown trying to control the action but Staley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Staley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staley can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Staley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Staley's hands, connecting with Staley's forehead.
Brown is taking a breather. Staley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Staley actively working from the bottom here.
Staley is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staley trying to control but Brown postures up.
#T3#
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Staley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Staley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Staley.
Staley wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown takes Staley's back.
Staley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brown's guard. Nice work there by Staley.
#T4#
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Staley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Staley pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Staley controlling the action here.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown 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#
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Brown dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Brown takes a swing at Staley's ribcage but misses.
Staley with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Staley feints the counter takedown.
Staley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Staley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Staley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Staley tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Staley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley staying out of range there.
And Staley tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Staley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Staley counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Brown is trying to escape the position but Staley is controlling the position.
Brown is trying to buck Staley off.#SUB2#
Staley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Staley is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Staley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Staley has hold of Brown's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Brown tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Staley cranks the arm and Brown screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Brown, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Layne Staley!
Layne Staley is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Layne Staley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Midnight Maddness
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Harmbe pushes Staley up against the cage in a clinch.
Staley's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Staley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harmbe taking a breather.
Harmbe stalling against the cage.
Harmbe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Harmbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harmbe tries to clinch up but Staley circles away and keeps his distance.
And Staley tries to counter it with a takedown but Harmbe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Harmbe gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Staley as Harmbe tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Staley is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Harmbe breaks the clinch.
Harmbe misses with a few strikes there.
#T1##CL#
Harmbe forces Staley back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Staley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Staley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harmbe defends it well.#CL#
Harmbe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Staley, pushing him back against the cage.
Harmbe is pushing Staley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harmbe gets underhooks to prevent Staley's takedown attempt.
Harmbe taking a breather.
Staley prevents Harmbe from breaking the clinch.
Harmbe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Staley.
Harold Harmbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Layne Staley.
Staley wants to take the fight to the mat but Harmbe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harmbe.
Harmbe 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.#BC#
Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Harmbe closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
Harmbe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Staley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Staley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Staley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Harmbe darts in and clinches Staley up against the cage.
Staley is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Harmbe breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Harmbe tries to clinch up.
Staley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Harmbe has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Harmbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Staley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Staley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Staley gets tackled into the cage by Harmbe. Harmbe maintains the clinch.
Staley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Harmbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harmbe closes the distance but Staley moves to the side #TD2#
and Staley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harmbe won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Staley has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Harmbe is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Staley yanks on the arm and Harmbe is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Staley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Layne Staley!
A relieved looking Layne Staley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Harold Harmbe stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back again and again till i win'.
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Event:
Island Icons
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
MacReady misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Staley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacReady wants to get back to full guard.
Staley wants to free his trapped foot but MacReady is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Staley is trying for a kimura here. MacReady looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Staley wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Layne Staley!
Layne Staley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
RJ MacReady spoke after the fight, saying 'It's gettin' cold in here, and I haven't slept for two days.'.
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Event:
Revolution Island Night 1
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Esposito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Staley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Staley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Esposito !
Staley wants to take Esposito 's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Staley moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Esposito has worked his arm free - good work by Esposito !
#SUB2#
Staley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esposito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito is not content to let Staley control the position. #T1#
Staley works to advance to full mount. Esposito defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Staley has isolated one of Esposito 's arms. Esposito looking to fight him off but Staley twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Layne Staley!
Layne Staley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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