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Event:
KOFC 47 - Karelin vs Obama 3
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Lao Liikta has his takedown stuffed
and Gormsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lao Liikta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Gormsson has managed to clinch.
Gormsson lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Gormsson.
Lao Liikta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gormsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gormsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Harald Gormsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aTtaaas Lao Liikta.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gormsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gormsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gormsson lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Gormsson.
Lao Liikta looks winded!
Nice body punch from Gormsson - that landed with a thud.
Gormsson lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gormsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gormsson lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Gormsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gormsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lao Liikta.
Gormsson works on Lao Liikta's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Gormsson on the inside.
A short left from Gormsson.
Nice body punch from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gormsson.
Gormsson works on Lao Liikta's body with a couple of short punches.
Gormsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gormsson scores with a hook to the body.
Gormsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Gormsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Gormsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gormsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gormsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gormsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gormsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Gormsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gormsson lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a left hand.
Gormsson scores with a shot to the side of Lao Liikta's head. #ROC#
Lao Liikta is rocked!
A hook to the body from Gormsson.
Lao Liikta is still on wobbly legs! Can Gormsson finish him?
Gormsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a shot to the body.
Lao Liikta seems to have recovered his senses.
Gormsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gormsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gormsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gormsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3##KD#
Gormsson drops Lao Liikta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lao Liikta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hand to the body from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Gormsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gormsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lao Liikta or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gormsson lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gormsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gormsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lao Liikta or not.
Gormsson lands an uppercut.
Gormsson pushes Lao Liikta against the cage. Gormsson is working some dirty boxing. Gormsson pushes off with a quick right hook! Lao Liikta goes down! Lao Liikta tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gormsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Gormsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Harald Gormsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Lao Liikta fails with the takedown
enabling Kanagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lao Liikta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kanagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
aTtaaas Lao Liikta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao Liikta fails with the takedown
and Kanagawa counters with a nice body shot.
Masaaki Kanagawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aTtaaas Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanagawa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kanagawa throws a good cross that connects.
Kanagawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lao Liikta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanagawa scores with a hook to the body. Lao Liikta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lao Liikta is looking to clinch but Kanagawa is avoiding it.
Kanagawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Lao Liikta's head.
A punch lands to the side of Lao Liikta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lao Liikta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kanagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanagawa lands a nice hook to Lao Liikta's body. Lao Liikta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Lao Liikta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kanagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lao Liikta moves into range and clinches up with Kanagawa.
Kanagawa lands a body shot.
Kanagawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kanagawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kanagawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kanagawa presses Lao Liikta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lao Liikta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kanagawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lao Liikta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Lao Liikta closes the distance and pushes Kanagawa back into the cage.
Kanagawa tries to throw a body punch but Lao Liikta avoids it by throwing Kanagawa back against the cage.
Kanagawa gets underhooks to prevent Lao Liikta's takedown attempt.
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanagawa lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Kanagawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kanagawa.
Lao Liikta wants to take the fight to the mat but Kanagawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lao Liikta looks winded!
Lao Liikta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kanagawa is defending well.
Kanagawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kanagawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Lao Liikta tries to score a body lock takedown but Kanagawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Kanagawa.
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kanagawa lands with a right to the head.
Kanagawa lands a right hand.
Kanagawa is working Lao Liikta over against the cage.
Kanagawa lands with a light punch inside.
Kanagawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kanagawa pushes Lao Liikta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kanagawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kanagawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lao Liikta's efforts to push away.
Kanagawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Kanagawa scores with a shot to the side of Lao Liikta's head.
A shot in the inside from Kanagawa.
Nice body punch from Kanagawa - that landed with a thud.
Kanagawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kanagawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Kanagawa is leaning against Lao Liikta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
A hook to the body from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kanagawa is working Lao Liikta over against the cage.
Kanagawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kanagawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lao Liikta.
Kanagawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanagawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kanagawa is leaning against Lao Liikta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kanagawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kanagawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kanagawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lao Liikta.#T4#
Kanagawa cracks Lao Liikta with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kanagawa.
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kanagawa presses Lao Liikta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kanagawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kanagawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kanagawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards. #ROC#
Lao Liikta is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Kanagawa.
A short right from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa is leaning against Lao Liikta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kanagawa gets through Lao Liikta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kanagawa cracks Lao Liikta with a nice body shot.
Kanagawa lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanagawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kanagawa cracks Lao Liikta with a nice body shot.
Kanagawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lao Liikta or not.
Kanagawa digs a right hand into Lao Liikta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lao Liikta's gas tank.
Kanagawa lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaaki Kanagawa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kanagawa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lao Liikta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lao Liikta moves to clinch but Kanagawa breaks away
and Kanagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lao Liikta is still on wobbly legs! Can Kanagawa finish him?
Kanagawa scores with a jab to the body.
Lao Liikta seems to have recovered his senses.
Kanagawa digs a good body shot into Lao Liikta's ribs.
Kanagawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Kanagawa lands a big uppercut and Lao Liikta crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lao Liikta looks OK. Kanagawa waves Lao Liikta back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanagawa sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Lao Liikta's defenses. It connects perfectly with Lao Liikta's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masaaki Kanagawa!
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Event:
LH49: Faber vs Harrak
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Westrock clinches up against the cage.
Westrock lands a damaging elbow.
Westrock is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Westrock throws an elbow but misses.
Westrock tries for a takedown but Lao Liikta manages to get underhooks.
Westrock wants to take the fight to the mat but Lao Liikta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Westrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao Liikta blocks an elbow strike.
Lao Liikta blocks the elbow strike.
Westrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Westrock looking for a takedown.
Lao Liikta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Westrock stalling in the clinch but Lao Liikta improves position.
Westrock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lao Liikta blocks an elbow strike from Westrock.
Lao Liikta pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao Liikta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Lao Liikta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Lao Liikta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lao Liikta manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Lao Liikta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lao Liikta is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Westrock's shoulder. That is not cool.
Westrock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lao Liikta tries to roll over but Westrock keeps him under control.
Westrock trying to control from half guard but Lao Liikta is working away.
Lao Liikta landing small, sideways elbows.
Westrock blocks the strikes from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westrock is working away from the top position though.
Westrock works his way into full mount!
Lao Liikta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lao Liikta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Westrock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2#
Lao Liikta avoids a series of strikes thrown by Westrock.
Lao Liikta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lao Liikta is looking to get to half guard.
Lao Liikta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Westrock thowing shots but they're missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westrock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lao Liikta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lao Liikta wants to hold on but Westrock pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westrock trying to control but Lao Liikta is having none of it.
Lao Liikta is trying desperately to improve position.
Westrock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Lao Liikta is desperately trying to improve his position but Westrock has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lao Liikta can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Westrock looking for a guillotine from mount but Lao Liikta is having none of it.
Lao Liikta swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Westrock looking to control but Lao Liikta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westrock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lao Liikta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Westrock putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Westrock looking to control but Lao Liikta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lao Liikta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Westrock landing strikes from the mount.
Lao Liikta tries to hold on but Westrock postures up.#T4#
Lao Liikta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Westrock looking to finish Lao Liikta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lao Liikta!
Westrock misses with a head shot.
Lao Liikta is trying desperately to improve position.
Westrock pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westrock thowing shots but they're missing.
Westrock throwing strikes here but Lao Liikta is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lao Liikta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Westrock dominating with strikes here.
Westrock thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flint Westrock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Westrock moves into the clinch.
Westrock has Lao Liikta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lao Liikta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Westrock is trying to stall.
Lao Liikta stalling against the cage.
Westrock lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Lao Liikta lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Westrock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lao Liikta defends well.
Lao Liikta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Westrock is looking for a triangle but Lao Liikta pushes his legs off easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Westrock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lao Liikta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Westrock working for a triangle but Lao Liikta defends it easily.
#SUB#
Westrock looking for a guillotine here but Lao Liikta defends easily.
Lao Liikta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Westrock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Lao Liikta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lao Liikta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lao Liikta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flint Westrock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lao Liikta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lao Liikta with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Westrock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lao Liikta looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Westrock has his foot on Lao Liikta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lao Liikta works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Lao Liikta is working Westrock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Westrock is rocked!
Lao Liikta postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Westrock covers up, he's hurt! Lao Liikta keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lao Liikta and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lao Liikta can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). aTtaaas Lao Liikta!
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Event:
LH43: Hackett vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Rockwell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rockwell wants to pass to mount but Lao Liikta is defending the position.
Lao Liikta is looking for a sweep. Rockwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockwell wants to pass to mount but Lao Liikta is defending the position. #SUB#
Rockwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rockwell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lao Liikta's thigh. Lao Liikta counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell passes into half guard.
Rockwell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Rockwell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1##SUB#
Rockwell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rockwell fails to take his opponent's back.
Rockwell 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.
Lao Liikta working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Rockwell is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rockwell extends the arm and Lao Liikta is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lew Rockwell!
A victorious Lew Rockwell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
LH39: Hackett vs Jones
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Bonaparte lands with a nice body punch.
Bonaparte cracks Lao Liikta with a good jab.
Lao Liikta tries to clinch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte slaps away a takedown attempt from Lao Liikta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao Liikta fails to land the takedown.
Bonaparte's coach down at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bonaparte's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bonaparte lands a nice hook to Lao Liikta's body. Lao Liikta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lao Liikta closes the distance but Bonaparte moves to the side
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lao Liikta has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao Liikta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonaparte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lao Liikta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1##CL#
Lao Liikta forces Bonaparte back against the cage and clinches.
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonaparte tries to work over Lao Liikta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonaparte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lao Liikta.
Bonaparte lands an uppercut.
Lao Liikta keeps control of Bonaparte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonaparte lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Lao Liikta wants the takedown. Bonaparte is fighting it off but Lao Liikta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bonaparte's guard against the cage.
Lao Liikta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bonaparte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lao Liikta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bonaparte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao Liikta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Bonaparte wants to stand up but Lao Liikta is controlling him. #ES2#
Bonaparte wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Bonaparte takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lao Liikta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonaparte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonaparte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lao Liikta can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Bonaparte is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lao Liikta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bonaparte to the mat. Bonaparte regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Lao Liikta is working Bonaparte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lao Liikta content to stall in guard here.
Bonaparte wants to stand up but Lao Liikta is controlling him.
Lao Liikta scoring with some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
Lao Liikta stops Bonaparte from standing up.
Lao Liikta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
Bonaparte being controlled here, momentarily.
Lao Liikta working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Lao Liikta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lao Liikta lands a couple of elbows.
Lao Liikta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonaparte wants to get back to his feet but Lao Liikta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Bonaparte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Bonaparte gets caught napping as Lao Liikta dives in and scores a takedown. Bonaparte manages to retain guard.
Lao Liikta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
Lao Liikta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bonaparte wants to get back to his feet but Lao Liikta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lao Liikta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bonaparte wants to stand and escape but Lao Liikta is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lao Liikta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lao Liikta is working Bonaparte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Bonaparte is rocked!
Lao Liikta stops Bonaparte from standing up.
Lao Liikta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bonaparte is still in real trouble! Can Lao Liikta finish him?
Bonaparte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Bonaparte is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lao Liikta connects with a couple of short punches.
Lao Liikta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lao Liikta arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bonaparte'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 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). aTtaaas Lao Liikta!
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Event:
LH34: Strife vs Blaker
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Lao Liikta misses with a takedown attempt
and Harrak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lao Liikta has his takedown stuffed
and Harrak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lao Liikta shoots for a takedown but Harrak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Omar Harrak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aTtaaas Lao Liikta.#CL2#
Lao Liikta clinches with his opponent.
Lao Liikta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harrak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harrak gets underhooks to prevent Lao Liikta's takedown attempt.
Lao Liikta stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Harrak.
Lao Liikta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harrak is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Harrak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lao Liikta is trying to maintain a safe position but Harrak gets an underhook and turns Lao Liikta into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrak.
Lao Liikta has Harrak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harrak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrak is pressed up against the cage. Lao Liikta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harrak down to the mat. Harrak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Lao Liikta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD#
Harrak cracks Lao Liikta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harrak has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lao Liikta to stand back up!
Harrak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harrak throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lao Liikta colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Harrak as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lao Liikta is left battered and dazed whilst Harrak and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Harrak!
Omar Harrak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LH30: Hackett vs Harrak III
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hopo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lao Liikta, pushing him back against the cage.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lao Liikta has Hopo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown attempt but Hopo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Lao Liikta forces Hopo back against the cage and clinches.
Lao Liikta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hopo.
Hopo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lao Liikta up against the cage.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lao Liikta.
Hopo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta looking for a takedown. #T1#
Hopo lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo scores with a shoulder strike.
Lao Liikta letting Hopo take a breather here.
Hopo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Hopo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lao Liikta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hopo gets a clinch.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Lao Liikta to work.
Hopo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hopo lands a left hand.
#T2#
Hopo is pushing Lao Liikta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lao Liikta slows down the pace here.
Hopo lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopo.
Lao Liikta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hopo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hopo has closed the distance and engaged Lao Liikta in a clinch.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hopo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lao Liikta or not. #T3#
Hopo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lao Liikta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Hopo.
Lao Liikta is breathing heavily.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo cracks Lao Liikta with a nice body shot.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lao Liikta tries to circle away but Hopo has him pinned against the cage.
Hopo lands a shot to the body.
Lao Liikta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopo is defending well.
A right hand to the body from Hopo.
Come on Hopo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hopo lands with a right to the head. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopo.
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopo prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Hopo as the two fighters clinch.
Hopo lands an uppercut.
Hopo lands a right hand.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hopo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lao Liikta takes one on the button.
Lao Liikta shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Hopo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lao Liikta's hands.#ROC2#
Lao Liikta is rocked!#CL2#
Hopo rushes Lao Liikta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hopo.
Oh Lao Liikta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Hopo drops Lao Liikta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lao Liikta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao Liikta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lao Liikta wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lao Liikta seems to have got his legs back now.
Lao Liikta taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopo.
Hopo is leaning against Lao Liikta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
#T1#
Hopo lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Hopo to work.
Lao Liikta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Hopo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lao Liikta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hopo lands with a straight right. Lao Liikta didn't see that one coming.
Hopo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Hopo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lao Liikta sprawling to the canvas! Lao Liikta rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hopo finish him?!
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!
Lao Liikta gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hopo points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Lao Liikta wakes up just in time to hear Hopo thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hessu Hopo!
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Event:
LH28: Bylund vs Jackson
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Stoimenov throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Lao Liikta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stoimenov!
Stoimenov 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.
Stoimenov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lao Liikta.
Stoimenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stoimenov tries to get out of the position.
Lao Liikta grinds an elbow into Stoimenov's temple.
An elbow from Lao Liikta crashes against the mat.
Stoimenov dodges the ground and pound from Lao Liikta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoimenov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lao Liikta throws an elbow but Stoimenov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stoimenov defending against the ground and pound.
Stoimenov defending against the ground and pound.
Lao Liikta wants to control but Stoimenov is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao Liikta is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Lao Liikta lands a nice forearm strike.
Lao Liikta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stoimenov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stoimenov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lao Liikta on the ground.
Lao Liikta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stoimenov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stoimenov tries to improve position but can't.
Lao Liikta working the body and head with strikes.
Lao Liikta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lao Liikta wants to control but Stoimenov is keeping him busy.
Lao Liikta tries to move to mount but Stoimenov blocks the move with his legs.
Lao Liikta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stoimenov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Lao Liikta scoring with punches and elbows.
Stoimenov is trying to get back to half guard.
Lao Liikta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stoimenov is avoiding damage well.
Stoimenov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lao Liikta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lao Liikta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lao Liikta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lao Liikta throws an elbow but Stoimenov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lao Liikta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
An elbow from Lao Liikta crashes against the mat.
Lao Liikta landing strikes.
Lao Liikta trying to control the position but Stoimenov is working away.
Lao Liikta cracks Stoimenov with a big right hand but Stoimenov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lao Liikta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stoimenov trying to control but Lao Liikta flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lao Liikta misses with an elbow to the head.
Lao Liikta is punishing Stoimenov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lao Liikta lands punches and elbows.
Lao Liikta connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Stoimenov to escape the position.
#T4#
Lao Liikta punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lao Liikta lands shots from the back.
Stoimenov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
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!
Lao Liikta missing with strikes from the back.
Good control from Lao Liikta.
Even with his hooks in, Lao Liikta manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stoimenov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Stoimenov as Lao Liikta shoots in.
A swing and a miss from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao Liikta doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoimenov circles away.
Lao Liikta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lao Liikta fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Lao Liikta looking to score a takedown here. Stoimenov is defending well but Lao Liikta drives through and ends up in Stoimenov's guard.
Lao Liikta throwing strikes from guard but Stoimenov blocks nicely.
Stoimenov controls Lao Liikta momentarily but Lao Liikta frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lao Liikta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lao Liikta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta trying to control but Stoimenov is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lao Liikta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lao Liikta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lao Liikta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lao Liikta scoring with some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stoimenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lao Liikta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lao Liikta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoimenov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoimenov takes a swing at Lao Liikta's ribcage but misses.
Lao Liikta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoimenov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lao Liikta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Stoimenov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lao Liikta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoimenov throws the left hand but Lao Liikta avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Lao Liikta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lao Liikta working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Lao Liikta slips a nice elbow through Stoimenov's hands, connecting with Stoimenov's forehead.
Lao Liikta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stoimenov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lao Liikta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lao Liikta throwing shots but Stoimenov is blocking nicely.
Stoimenov wants to control but Lao Liikta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lao Liikta is stalling here. Stoimenov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lao Liikta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stoimenov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lao Liikta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stoimenov is looking to control Lao Liikta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stoimenov avoid being mounted?
Lao Liikta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Lao Liikta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lao Liikta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lao Liikta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta trying to control the pace.
Lao Liikta winds up and cracks Stoimenov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lao Liikta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lao Liikta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lao Liikta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoimenov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lao Liikta has a takedown stuffed.
Stoimenov lunges at Lao Liikta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lao Liikta's hand.
Stoimenov leaves Lao Liikta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lao Liikta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoimenov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lao Liikta tries to clinch up.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown but Stoimenov circles away easily
enabling Stoimenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aTtaaas Lao Liikta.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Stoimenov there.
Jab from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoimenov scores with the left hand. Lao Liikta knows he should have avoided that one.
Lao Liikta ducks right into an uppercut from Stoimenov.
Lao Liikta shoots in but no luck this time.
Stoimenov lunges at Lao Liikta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lao Liikta's hand.
Lao Liikta has his takedown stuffed
and Stoimenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoimenov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoimenov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lao Liikta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Lao Liikta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lao Liikta looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Stoimenov has his hands on Lao Liikta's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lao Liikta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lao Liikta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoimenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lao Liikta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stoimenov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lao Liikta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lao Liikta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lao Liikta content to stall in guard here.
Lao Liikta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Lao Liikta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lao Liikta misses with the ground and pound.
Lao Liikta throws a strike aimed at the side of Stoimenov's head but Stoimenov avoids it well.
Lao Liikta cracks Stoimenov with a big right hand but Stoimenov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lao Liikta lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lao Liikta working the ground and pound.
Lao Liikta working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Stoimenov is rocked!
Lao Liikta cracks Stoimenov with a big elbow.
Oh Stoimenov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lao Liikta lands some shots froms side control.
Lao Liikta cracks Stoimenov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lao Liikta immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Stoimenov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lao Liikta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). aTtaaas Lao Liikta!
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Event:
Let's-Party-2017
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Fry has managed to clinch.
Fry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lao Liikta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fry landing knees to the body.
Lao Liikta is breathing heavily.
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown attempt but Fry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Lao Liikta gets tackled into the cage by Fry. Fry maintains the clinch.
Fry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fry misses with a knee strike.
Fry crunches a lovely knee into Lao Liikta's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Fry.
Lao Liikta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fry lands a knee to the body.
Fry misses with a knee to the head.
Fry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lao Liikta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fry crunches a lovely knee into Lao Liikta's ribcage.
Fry connects with a knee to the head.
Fry lands a knee to the head.
Fry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lao Liikta takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Fry.
#T1#
Fry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lao Liikta's face.
#TD#
Lao Liikta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao Liikta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fry wants to get back to his feet but Lao Liikta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fry keeping moving, preventing Lao Liikta from controlling successfully.
Fry wants to stand but Lao Liikta is controlling the position.
Lao Liikta landing some decent shots from guard.
Lao Liikta prevents Fry from getting back to his feet.
Lao Liikta cracks Fry with a solid left hand.
Lao Liikta prevents Fry from getting back to his feet.
Lao Liikta landing with the ground and pound.
Lao Liikta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fry being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Lao Liikta won't allow Fry to get back to his feet.
Lao Liikta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lao Liikta controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lao Liikta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lao Liikta working some strikes from top position.
Lao Liikta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fry's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao Liikta postures up and lands a big shot to Fry's brow.
Fry wants to stand and escape but Lao Liikta is having none of it. #T3#
Fry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lao Liikta controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lao Liikta is in close to Fry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lao Liikta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lao Liikta scoring with some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta scoring with some ground and pound.
Fry is wriggling around but Lao Liikta manages to pass to half guard.
#T4#
Fry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lao Liikta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fry wants to get back to his feet.
Lao Liikta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fry is trying to stand up here but Lao Liikta is controlling him well.
Lao Liikta 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.
Fry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lao Liikta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Fry is rocked!
Lao Liikta drops an elbow to the side of Fry's head.
Fry is still in real trouble! Can Lao Liikta finish him?
Lao Liikta lands a big elbow - Fry is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lao Liikta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). aTtaaas Lao Liikta!
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Event:
Midnight Maddness
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Stallone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stallone lands a jab.#CL#
Lao Liikta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stallone, pushing him back against the cage.
Lao Liikta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stallone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lao Liikta has Stallone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stallone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stallone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lao Liikta is trying to drag Stallone to the mat but Stallone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stallone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stallone prevents it.
Lao Liikta is trying to drag Stallone to the mat but Stallone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao Liikta wants to take the fight to the mat but Stallone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stallone. #TD#
Lao Liikta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Lao Liikta 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.
Lao Liikta scoring with some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta won't allow Stallone to get back to his feet.
Stallone can't keep his opponent in guard - Lao Liikta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stallone is looking to escape.
Stallone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stallone taking some punishment here, with Lao Liikta in his half guard. #T2#
Lao Liikta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lao Liikta controlling the action here.
Lao Liikta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lao Liikta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lao Liikta 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.
Stallone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta prevents Stallone from standing back up.
Lao Liikta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stallone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lao Liikta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#
It looks like Sylvester Stallone has been cut.#T3#
Lao Liikta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lao Liikta scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Stallone is rocked!
Lao Liikta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Stallone is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lao Liikta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Stallone from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lao Liikta! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). aTtaaas Lao Liikta!
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Event:
Blood, Sweat, and Beer
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Donk. Kanagawa catches Lao Liikta right on the button with a cross.
Lao Liikta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kanagawa lands with a right hand.
Kanagawa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kanagawa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kanagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kanagawa misses with a body shot.
Lao Liikta slips under a jab from Kanagawa.#CL#
Lao Liikta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kanagawa breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanagawa throws a big shot that misses.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown but Kanagawa circles away easily
and Kanagawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Lao Liikta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kanagawa lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao Liikta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kanagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Lao Liikta has his takedown stuffed
and Kanagawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanagawa throws a series of strikes that have Lao Liikta backpedaling.
Kanagawa scores with a shot to the body.
Kanagawa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lao Liikta back to the cage. Kanagawa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lao Liikta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanagawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lao Liikta moves in looking to clinch but Kanagawa pushes him off.
Lao Liikta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kanagawa tries to sprawl out of it but Lao Liikta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kanagawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lao Liikta shoots in for a takedown but Kanagawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanagawa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Lao Liikta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lao Liikta moves to clinch but Kanagawa breaks away
and Kanagawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lao Liikta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kanagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kanagawa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lao Liikta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lao Liikta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanagawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown but Kanagawa circles away easily
and Kanagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Kanagawa scores with a decent looking hook.
Lao Liikta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kanagawa defends well and Lao Liikta ends up having to push Kanagawa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kanagawa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Kanagawa finds it's way through Lao Liikta's defenses. #T3#
Lao Liikta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kanagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lao Liikta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kanagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Kanagawa. Beautiful body shot.
Kanagawa lands with a cross.
Kanagawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kanagawa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kanagawa thuds a left hand into Lao Liikta's body.
Lao Liikta with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kanagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown but Kanagawa circles away easily
and Kanagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lao Liikta is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanagawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanagawa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Kanagawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lao Liikta shoots in for a takedown but Kanagawa shows good takedown defense.
Kanagawa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kanagawa throws a shot to the body.
Kanagawa scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Lao Liikta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lao Liikta working the head and body with strikes.
Kanagawa is not content to let Lao Liikta control the position.
Lao Liikta lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lao Liikta trying to control the action but Kanagawa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaaki Kanagawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kanagawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Kanagawa as he connects with a hook.
Lao Liikta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kanagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Masaaki Kanagawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lao Liikta has his takedown stuffed
and Kanagawa counters with a left to the body.
Lao Liikta ducks right into an uppercut from Kanagawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lao Liikta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kanagawa has had enough of the clinch but Lao Liikta keeps him there for the moment.
Lao Liikta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kanagawa lands with a light punch inside.
Kanagawa prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Kanagawa. #T1#
Kanagawa scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Kanagawa breaks the clinch.
Lao Liikta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kanagawa tests Lao Liikta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masaaki Kanagawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lao Liikta slips under a jab from Kanagawa.
Lao Liikta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kanagawa defends well and Lao Liikta ends up having to push Kanagawa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kanagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lao Liikta tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanagawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanagawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kanagawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lao Liikta is looking to clinch.
Lao Liikta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kanagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lao Liikta with a poor takedown
and Kanagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lao Liikta on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Kanagawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kanagawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lao Liikta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao Liikta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kanagawa counters with a two punch combo.
Kanagawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lao Liikta.#ROC2#
Lao Liikta is rocked!
Lao Liikta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kanagawa circles away.
Lao Liikta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kanagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Lao Liikta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lao Liikta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lao Liikta seems to have got his legs back now.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanagawa misses with the combination.
Lao Liikta attempts a counter takedown but Kanagawa avoids it well and moves away.
Kanagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lao Liikta moves away.
Lao Liikta misses with a takedown
letting Kanagawa counter with a right hand. #T3#
Lao Liikta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown but Kanagawa circles away easily
enabling Kanagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kanagawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Lao Liikta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lao Liikta lands in his opponent's guard.
Lao Liikta landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Lao Liikta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kanagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao Liikta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lao Liikta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kanagawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lao Liikta with a nice head shot there.
Kanagawa pulls Lao Liikta in close to his closed guard and prevents Lao Liikta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lao Liikta 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.
Lao Liikta cracks Kanagawa with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lao Liikta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaaki Kanagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lao Liikta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kanagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lao Liikta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lao Liikta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lao Liikta tries to clinch up
and Kanagawa counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Lao Liikta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kanagawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lao Liikta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kanagawa wants to get back to his feet.
Lao Liikta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lao Liikta slips a nice elbow through Kanagawa's hands, connecting with Kanagawa's forehead.
Lao Liikta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lao Liikta wants to control but Kanagawa is keeping him busy.
Lao Liikta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Lao Liikta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lao Liikta slips a nice elbow through Kanagawa's hands, connecting with Kanagawa's forehead.
Kanagawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lao Liikta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta working Kanagawa over with strikes.
Lao Liikta is taking a breather. Kanagawa 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.
Kanagawa tries to roll over but Lao Liikta keeps him under control.
Lao Liikta is taking a breather. Kanagawa 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.
Kanagawa taking some punishment here, with Lao Liikta in his half guard. #T3#
Kanagawa trying to control here.
Kanagawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lao Liikta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lao Liikta working the head and body with strikes.
Lao Liikta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kanagawa is trying to stand.
Kanagawa has hold of Lao Liikta's hands but Lao Liikta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lao Liikta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Lao Liikta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The 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. Lao Liikta connects with a nice short shot to Kanagawa's temple.
Kanagawa pushes Lao Liikta off looking to stand but Lao Liikta dives back in and keeps control.
Lao Liikta lands strikes from half guard.
Kanagawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lao Liikta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lao Liikta is nestled in close to Kanagawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kanagawa pushes Lao Liikta off looking to stand but Lao Liikta dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Lao Liikta there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanagawa has hold of Lao Liikta's hands but Lao Liikta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lao Liikta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masaaki Kanagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lao Liikta is nestled in close to Kanagawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
aTtaaas Lao Liikta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kanagawa 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaaki Kanagawa!
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Event:
Tidal Wave
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Stallone keeps the fight on the outside.
Lao Liikta looks to clinch
and Stallone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stallone connects with a right hand. Lao Liikta shakes it off.
Lao Liikta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stallone pinned against the cage. Stallone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Lao Liikta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stallone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stallone's guard now, I'm sure.
Lao Liikta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lao Liikta 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.
Lao Liikta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao Liikta working some strikes from top position.
Lao Liikta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lao Liikta stands up over Stallone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lao Liikta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stallone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Stallone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lao Liikta is working Stallone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stallone wants to stand up but Lao Liikta is controlling him.
Lao Liikta lands a couple of digs.
Lao Liikta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lao Liikta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lao Liikta is working Stallone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Lao Liikta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lao Liikta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lao Liikta prevents Stallone from getting back to his feet.
Lao Liikta postures up and lands a big shot to Stallone's brow.
Lao Liikta postures up and lands a big shot to Stallone's brow.
Stallone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Lao Liikta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lao Liikta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lao Liikta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lao Liikta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta content to stall in guard here.
Stallone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao Liikta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lao Liikta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stallone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lao Liikta throwing strikes from guard but Stallone blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lao Liikta is in close to Stallone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lao Liikta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lao Liikta trying to control but Stallone is working from the bottom.
Lao Liikta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lao Liikta with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lao Liikta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lao Liikta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta 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#
Stallone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lao Liikta sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Lao Liikta closes the distance and clinches.
Stallone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Stallone - that landed with a thud.
Stallone digs a right hand underneath Lao Liikta's ribcage. Lao Liikta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lao Liikta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stallone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown attempt but Stallone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lao Liikta needs to keep his hands up - Stallone had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao Liikta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stallone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stallone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lao Liikta in his tracks.
Stallone has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lao Liikta misses with a takedown
and Stallone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stallone. Lao Liikta does a little dance to reset his feet.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stallone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stallone wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Lao Liikta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stallone to the ground. Lao Liikta is now in Stallone's guard.
Stallone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lao Liikta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lao Liikta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stallone is keeping the position for now.
Stallone keeping moving, preventing Lao Liikta from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lao Liikta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
aTtaaas Lao Liikta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Lao Liikta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stallone wants to get back to his feet.
Lao Liikta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Stallone's face as Lao Liikta controls the position.
Lao Liikta scoring with punches from side control.
Lao Liikta working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Stallone avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lao Liikta.
Stallone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Lao Liikta lands a strong strike to the head of Stallone. That's dazed him! Lao Liikta looking to finish here. Stallone is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lao Liikta lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). aTtaaas Lao Liikta!
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