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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
LaFera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaFera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a hook.#CL2#
LaFera moves into range and clinches up with Mahomes.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
LaFera lands a shoulder strike.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
LaFera lands an uppercut.
LaFera is pressed up against the cage. Mahomes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LaFera down to the mat. LaFera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
LaFera avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
LaFera slips under a jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a looping overhand right but LaFera ducks down to avoid it.
LaFera wants to counter with a clinch but Mahomes pushes him away.
A big left from Mahomes misses.
LaFera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mahomes.#CL2#
LaFera instigates a clinch. #T1#
Mahomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
Mahomes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LaFera misses with some punches.
Mahomes blocks an uppercut.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but LaFera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
LaFera looks winded!
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahomes is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mahomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahomes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaFera walks away with a smile on his face. Mahomes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mahomes swings for the body but LaFera moves out of range.
LaFera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahomes.
#T2#
LaFera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaFera moves away.
Mahomes throws a series of punches but LaFera avoids them all with ease.
Mahomes loads up on a big right hand but LaFera slips the punch.
Mahomes throws the left hand but LaFera avoids the punch easily.
LaFera tries to counter by closing the distance.
LaFera wants to clinch.
Mahomes scores with a one two! LaFera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3##CL2#
LaFera clinches.
Mahomes tries for a takedown but LaFera manages to get underhooks.
Mahomes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaFera avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
Mahomes is trying to push LaFera away but LaFera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that LaFera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
LaFera misses with some punches.
LaFera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahomes wants to break free but LaFera has control.
Mahomes blocks an uppercut.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes is looking to control LaFera's arms but LaFera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahomes has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
Mahomes jumps guard but LaFera stands there with Mahomes around his waist. Mahomes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
LaFera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes is working for takedown but LaFera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mahomes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LaFera is keeping busy.
LaFera has a couple of punches blocked by Mahomes.
LaFera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LaFera just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaFera.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
Mahomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Mahomes can't find room to land a body shot as LaFera controls the action.
Mahomes jumps guard but LaFera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier LaFera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
LaFera moves out of range as Mahomes strikes.
Nice jab there from Mahomes.
Mahomes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaFera.
Mahomes lunges at LaFera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LaFera's hand.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaFera.
LaFera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahomes.
LaFera slips a jab from Mahomes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. LaFera does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaFera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes throws a nice looking combination but LaFera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
LaFera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFera is breathing heavily.
Mahomes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xavier LaFera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes. #T1#
Mahomes tries to circle away but LaFera has him pinned against the cage.
LaFera working aggressively here.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahomes wants to take the fight to the mat but LaFera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mahomes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaFera walks away with a smile on his face. Mahomes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mahomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahomes scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mahomes throws a body punch but LaFera moves out of range.
LaFera wants to counter the offense by Mahomes and move into the clinch position.
Mahomes looks to throw the jab but LaFera is out of range.
Mahomes sets himself, and LaFera steps forward looking for the clinch! Mahomes avoids it this time.
Sloppy strikes from Mahomes. Those never looked like landing.
LaFera avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaFera tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
LaFera dodges the punch combination from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws an overhand right that lands on LaFera's shoulder, as LaFera tries to avoid the shot.
LaFera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
LaFera ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
LaFera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mahomes.
Jason Mahomes is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
LaFera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
Mahomes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LaFera has a couple of punches blocked by Mahomes.
LaFera has a couple of punches blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFera won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
LaFera prevents Mahomes from breaking the clinch.
Mahomes blocks an uppercut.
LaFera swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes taking a breather.
Mahomes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but LaFera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
LaFera blocking some punches.
Mahomes blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Mahomes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaFera swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFera has a couple of punches blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaFera misses with some punches.
#T4#
LaFera blocks a body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaFera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes is looking to control LaFera's arms but LaFera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahomes has his back to the cage.
Mahomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahomes trying to control the position but instead, LaFera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahomes into the cage.
Mahomes is trying to pull guard but LaFera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
LaFera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xavier LaFera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mahomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahomes misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Mahomes does no damage.
LaFera shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahomes sprawls well. He's pushed LaFera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahomes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaFera.
Mahomes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and LaFera counters by moving into the clinch.
LaFera working aggressively here.
Mahomes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. LaFera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mahomes throws the left hand but LaFera avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahomes misses the target.
LaFera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaFera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mahomes to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but LaFera is just out of range.
LaFera slips under a jab.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahomes misses the target.
Mahomes throws a body punch but LaFera moves out of range. #CL2#
LaFera rushes Mahomes and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahomes wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFera won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mahomes is trying to pull guard but LaFera has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
Mahomes wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mahomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mahomes wants a takedown but no success here.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
Mahomes is trying to force a seperation but LaFera has the dominant position.
Mahomes is trying to pull guard but LaFera has him pressed against the cage.
Mahomes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
Mahomes tries to pull guard but LaFera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mahomes tries to break free but LaFera pushes him back against the cage.
Mahomes is trying to force a seperation but LaFera has the dominant position.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
Mahomes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LaFera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
#T3#
LaFera prevents Mahomes from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
LaFera throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahomes.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
Mahomes tries to pull guard but LaFera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
Mahomes wants to take the fight to the mat but LaFera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
LaFera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFera misses with some punches.
LaFera keeps control of Mahomes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Mahomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFera has a couple of punches blocked by Mahomes.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
Mahomes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mahomes is trying to pull guard but LaFera has him pressed against the cage.
LaFera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes is trying to maintain a safe position but LaFera gets an underhook and turns Mahomes into the cage.
LaFera prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahomes can't break the clinch.
Mahomes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables LaFera to keep the fight standing.
Jason Mahomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier LaFera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaFera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier LaFera!
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Event:
New Year in Paradise 2017
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Bara throws a combination. LaFera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bara cracks LaFera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bara lands a body shot.
Bara scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaFera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaFera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bara's waist but Bara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaFera off to one side.
Bara lands with an uppercut that bounces LaFera off the cage and back into range.
Bara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaFera's head.
Murasaki Bara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bara.#CL#
LaFera clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bara blocking some punches.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFera working aggressively here.
LaFera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bara lands a hook that snaps the head of LaFera backwards. #ROC2#
LaFera is rocked!
Bara lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops LaFera to his knees! Bara keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murasaki Bara!
Murasaki Bara bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
LaFera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baranoski wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFera won't allow it.
LaFera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LaFera gets through Baranoski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baranoski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LaFera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baranoski's efforts to push away.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baranoski is looking to break free of the clinch but LaFera has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
LaFera working aggressively here.
LaFera misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
Baranoski wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFera won't allow it.
Baranoski is trying to break the clinch but LaFera is controlling him.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Baranoski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaFera fails with the takedown.
Baranoski works the jab nicely.#TD2#
LaFera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baranoski quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
LaFera escapes and gets back to his feet.
Baranoski lands a lovely overhand right.
LaFera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LaFera wants it to stay on the feet.
Baranoski throws a hook but LaFera blocks it.
Baranoski falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and LaFera counters by moving into the clinch.
LaFera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baranoski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LaFera lands an uppercut.
Baranoski wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFera won't allow it.
LaFera misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaFera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baranoski's efforts to push away.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
Baranoski has had enough of the clinch but LaFera keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Baranoski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baranoski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LaFera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baranoski backwards.
Baranoski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baranoski is trying to break the clinch but LaFera has him pressed against the cage.
LaFera working aggressively here.
LaFera lands a hook that snaps the head of Baranoski backwards.
Baranoski wants to break free but LaFera has control.
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baranoski blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranoski.
Baranoski wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFera won't allow it.
LaFera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baranoski tries to circle away but LaFera has him pinned against the cage.
Baranoski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baranoski is trying to force a seperation but LaFera has the dominant position.
Baranoski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFera throws a punch but it's blocked by Baranoski. #T3#
LaFera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaFera lands with a left to the head.
Baranoski can't break the clinch.
Baranoski is trying to break the clinch but LaFera is controlling him.
Baranoski is looking to break free of the clinch but LaFera has double underhooks.
Baranoski takes a shot to the head.
LaFera lands with a light punch inside.
Baranoski is breathing heavily.
Baranoski working hard to break the clinch.
Baranoski wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've been informed that LaFera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Baranoski tries to circle away but LaFera has him pinned against the cage.
Baranoski is trying to push LaFera away but LaFera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baranoski wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFera won't allow it.
Baranoski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baranoski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaFera has him pressed against the cage.
LaFera misses with some punches.
Baranoski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LaFera lands with a left to the head.
LaFera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baranoski can't break the clinch.
Baranoski wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFera won't allow it.
#T4#
LaFera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baranoski's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranoski.
Baranoski blocking some punches.
Baranoski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baranoski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFera keeps control of Baranoski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
Baranoski is trying to push LaFera away but LaFera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaFera prevents Baranoski from breaking the clinch.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
LaFera keeps control of Baranoski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from LaFera.
LaFera lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from LaFera.
LaFera lands an uppercut.
LaFera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaFera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier LaFera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
LaFera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranoski.
Baranoski working hard to break the clinch.
Baranoski tries to break free but LaFera pushes him back against the cage.
Baranoski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
LaFera has a couple of punches blocked by Baranoski.
LaFera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baranoski is trying to push LaFera away but LaFera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaFera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaFera pushes Baranoski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Baranoski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFera misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from LaFera.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
Baranoski is trying to break the clinch but LaFera has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from LaFera.
Baranoski is trying to break the clinch but LaFera is controlling him.#T1#
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
Baranoski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baranoski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LaFera prevents Baranoski from breaking the clinch.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
Baranoski blocks an uppercut.
LaFera scores with a shot to the side of Baranoski's head.
Baranoski is trying to break free.
Baranoski is trying to push LaFera away but LaFera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaFera lands a nice uppercut.
Xavier LaFera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from LaFera.
LaFera swings wildly with an uppercut but Baranoski uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFera has a couple of punches blocked by Baranoski.
Baranoski is looking to break free of the clinch but LaFera has double underhooks.
Baranoski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFera scores with a nice hook to the head.
LaFera misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
LaFera lands an uppercut.#T2#
Baranoski is trying to break free.
LaFera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baranoski backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Baranoski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaFera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaFera is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baranoski is trying to break free.
Baranoski is trying to break the clinch but LaFera is controlling him.
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baranoski working hard to break the clinch.
Baranoski wants to break the clinch but can't.
LaFera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baranoski's efforts to push away.
Baranoski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaFera has him pressed against the cage.
LaFera prevents Baranoski from breaking the clinch.
LaFera has a couple of punches blocked by Baranoski.
Baranoski wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFera won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from LaFera.
LaFera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from LaFera.
Baranoski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LaFera scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
LaFera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
LaFera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
Baranoski wants to break free but LaFera has control.
Baranoski wants to break free but LaFera has control.
Baranoski can't break the clinch.
Baranoski wants to break free but LaFera has control.
Baranoski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaFera has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranoski.
LaFera scores with a nice hook to the head.
LaFera lands with a left to the head.
LaFera has Baranoski pressed against the cage, preventing Baranoski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LaFera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baranoski's efforts to push away.
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
Baranoski wants to break free but LaFera has control.
#T4#
Baranoski blocks an uppercut.
LaFera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baranoski's efforts to push away.
LaFera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LaFera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baranoski's efforts to push away.
LaFera lands an uppercut.
Baranoski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baranoski is trying to force a seperation but LaFera has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
LaFera scores with a nice hook to the head.
LaFera keeps control of Baranoski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baranoski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaFera has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from LaFera.
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!
A short right from LaFera.
LaFera lands a right hand.
LaFera lands an uppercut.
LaFera lands with a right to the head.
Baranoski blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaFera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier LaFera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
LaFera clinches up with Baranoski and pushes him back against the cage.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baranoski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baranoski blocking some punches.
LaFera working aggressively here.
Baranoski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baranoski takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaFera.
LaFera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaFera lands with a right to the head.
LaFera misses with some punches.
Baranoski tries to circle away but LaFera has him pinned against the cage.
LaFera lands a hook that snaps the head of Baranoski backwards. #ROC2#
Baranoski is rocked!
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Baranoski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
LaFera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baranoski blocking some punches.
LaFera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baranoski seems to have got his legs back now.
Baranoski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LaFera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baranoski wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFera won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Baranoski's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
LaFera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LaFera has a couple of punches blocked by Baranoski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaFera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaFera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baranoski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baranoski working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Baranoski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baranoski misses with a combination
and LaFera counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
LaFera moves into the clinch.
LaFera prevents Baranoski from breaking the clinch.
LaFera lands an uppercut.
Baranoski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaFera has him pressed against the cage.
Baranoski is trying to break the clinch but LaFera has him pressed against the cage.
Baranoski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baranoski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaFera.#T2#
LaFera lands a nice uppercut.
Baranoski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LaFera throws a punch but it's blocked by Baranoski.
Baranoski working hard to break the clinch.
Baranoski can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
Baranoski has had enough of the clinch but LaFera keeps him there for the moment.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFera misses with some punches.
Baranoski wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFera won't allow it.
Baranoski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaFera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFera lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaFera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baranoski backwards.
LaFera lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaFera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaFera lands a hook that snaps the head of Baranoski backwards.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baranoski backwards. #T3#
Baranoski working hard to break the clinch.
Baranoski blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Baranoski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baranoski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baranoski tries for a takedown but LaFera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LaFera tries to counter with a clinch but Baranoski shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Baranoski misses the target.
Baranoski misses with a few strikes there.
LaFera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
LaFera has closed the distance and engaged Baranoski in a clinch.
Baranoski wants to break free but LaFera has control.
LaFera scores with a shot to the side of Baranoski's head.
LaFera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Baranoski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baranoski is trying to push LaFera away but LaFera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
LaFera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFera misses with the head strike.
Baranoski blocking some punches.
Baranoski tries to break the clinch but LaFera is controlling the position.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from LaFera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFera lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaFera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baranoski backwards.
LaFera has Baranoski pressed against the cage, preventing Baranoski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranoski.
Baranoski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFera lands an uppercut.
Baranoski is trying to break free.
Baranoski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leo Baranoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaFera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baranoski tries to break free but LaFera pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier LaFera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaFera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier LaFera!
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Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Halonen moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Halonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaFera wants to clinch up but Halonen keeps it at a distance.
LaFera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Halonen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Halonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Halonen lands a head kick!
Halonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Halonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaFera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaFera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halonen tests LaFera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaFera doesn't seem bothered though.
Halonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halonen looks to score with a jab to the body but LaFera is just out of range.#T1#
LaFera is looking to clinch.
Halonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LaFera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LaFera closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Halonen to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halonen. LaFera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Halonen scores with a nice head shot.
Halonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halonen is looking to wear down LaFera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Halonen misses with a looping left.
Good work by LaFera as he checks the leg kick.
Mikko Halonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Halonen closes the distance and pushes LaFera back into the cage.
LaFera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
LaFera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halonen blocking some punches.
Halonen blocks an uppercut.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFera throws a head punch that misses.
LaFera misses with some punches.
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but LaFera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
LaFera gets through Halonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
LaFera throws a punch but it's blocked by Halonen.
LaFera throws a punch but it's blocked by Halonen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Halonen successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaFera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Halonen is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Halonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaFera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
LaFera keeping moving, preventing Halonen from controlling successfully.
Halonen is working LaFera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Halonen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! LaFera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! LaFera has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Halonen looking to control.
Halonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
LaFera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Halonen, up you get! #T4#
Halonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halonen throws a front kick aimed at LaFera's knee but LaFera avoids it well.
LaFera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halonen finds it's way round the side to connect with LaFera's head.
LaFera doesn't manage to clinch there - Halonen circles away.
Halonen thows a leg kick but LaFera checks it
and LaFera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Halonen misses with an uppercut. LaFera saw that one coming.
Halonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Halonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LaFera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LaFera is pushing Halonen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
LaFera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halonen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Halonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Halonen lands with a cross.
LaFera doesn't manage to clinch there - Halonen circles away.
#CL2#
LaFera pushes Halonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Halonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaFera can do to turn this around?
LaFera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from LaFera.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
Halonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing LaFera up against the cage.
LaFera throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xavier LaFera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Halonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
LaFera misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaFera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
LaFera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halonen jumps guard but LaFera stands there with Halonen around his waist. Halonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaFera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halonen blocking some punches.
LaFera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing LaFera up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFera.
Halonen is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
The referee calls for LaFera to work.
LaFera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
LaFera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for LaFera to work.
Halonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaFera avoids it.
Halonen stalling.
Halonen has LaFera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LaFera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Halonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halonen tries to pull guard but LaFera holds him up against the cage and eventually Halonen drops back down to his feet.
LaFera misses with a punch on the inside.
Halonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables LaFera to keep the fight standing.
LaFera scores with a shoulder strike.
LaFera tries to land knees in the clinch but Halonen avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halonen.
Halonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LaFera lands a hook that snaps the head of Halonen backwards. #T3#
Halonen tries to circle away but LaFera has him pinned against the cage.
LaFera stalls.
Halonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaFera after a bit of a struggle.
LaFera has a couple of punches blocked by Halonen.
Halonen is trying to pull guard but LaFera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
LaFera tries a knee to the head but Halonen blocks it.
LaFera is breathing heavily.
LaFera trying to control the position but instead, Halonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed LaFera into the cage.#BC#
Halonen breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
LaFera moves into the clinch.
Halonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables LaFera to keep the fight standing.
Halonen lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halonen. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Halonen can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Halonen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Halonen manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Halonen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LaFera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halonen working the ground and pound but LaFera is defending the strikes.
Halonen trying to control the action but LaFera is working from the bottom.
LaFera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Halonen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier LaFera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Halonen lands a body shot.
Halonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halonen lands a body shot.
Halonen lands a slapping body shot.
LaFera is looking to clinch.
LaFera is looking to clinch but Halonen is avoiding it.
LaFera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halonen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from LaFera.
Mikko Halonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Halonen misses with an uppercut
and LaFera counters with a nice leg kick.
LaFera ducks under a wild hook from Halonen.
LaFera tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halonen misses with a hook.
Halonen shoots for a double leg takedown but LaFera sprawls well. He's pushed Halonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halonen throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Halonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LaFera, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Halonen is trying to pull guard but LaFera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
LaFera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Halonen up against the cage.
Halonen jumps guard but LaFera stands there with Halonen around his waist. Halonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Halonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaFera has a couple of punches blocked by Halonen.
Nice body punch from Halonen.
LaFera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaFera looking to throw knees to the head but Halonen is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Halonen breaks the clinch.
#T2#
LaFera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halonen throws out the jab.
Halonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LaFera is out of range.
Halonen lands the left hand.
Halonen punishes LaFera's body with a nice straight punch.
LaFera tries to clinch up.
LaFera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halonen throws a body punch but LaFera moves out of range.
LaFera takes one to the chin there.
Halonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halonen wants to land a leg kick but LaFera is out of range.
Halonen tries to bum rush LaFera with a series of wild strikes but LaFera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
LaFera wants to clinch.
Halonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles LaFera. LaFera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Halonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Halonen trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
LaFera pushes Halonen off and gets back to his feet.
LaFera ducks right into an uppercut from Halonen. #T4#
LaFera fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaFera wants to clinch up but Halonen keeps it at a distance.
Halonen connects with a solid leg kick.
LaFera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halonen throws a nice looking combination but LaFera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halonen misses with a wild body shot.
Halonen throws a right and a left that LaFera avoids nicely.
Halonen swings for the body but LaFera moves out of range.
Halonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halonen cracks the inside of LaFera's front leg.
Xavier LaFera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halonen, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Halonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Halonen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
LaFera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tarverdyan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tarverdyan wants to try and get back to his feet.
LaFera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like LaFera might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tarverdyan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFera looking to control and managing it successfully.
LaFera landing punches.
LaFera controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Tarverdyan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
LaFera controlling his opponent.
Tarverdyan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
LaFera lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
LaFera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
LaFera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
LaFera working Tarverdyan over with strikes here.
LaFera controlling the pace for now.
Tarverdyan is in a horrible position here. LaFera smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
LaFera looking to control and managing it successfully.
LaFera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
LaFera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tarverdyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
LaFera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
LaFera lands a nice shot to the head.
LaFera controlling from mount.
Let's hope that LaFera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tarverdyan is trying to stand up.
LaFera content just to control the position here. #T4#
LaFera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
LaFera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from LaFera.
Yet more stalling tactics from LaFera.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaFera raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier LaFera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaFera.
Xavier LaFera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFera shoots and misses
and Tarverdyan counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
LaFera has closed the distance and engaged Tarverdyan in a clinch.
LaFera is working for takedown but Tarverdyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edmond Tarverdyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier LaFera.
LaFera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarverdyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
LaFera jumps guard and drags Tarverdyan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Xavier LaFera has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
LaFera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tarverdyan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
LaFera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
LaFera is trying to pull guard but Tarverdyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
LaFera fails to pull guard.
Tarverdyan blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
LaFera pulls guard effortlessly.
Tarverdyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from LaFera's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
LaFera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
LaFera 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.
LaFera sitting in guard here, content to control.
LaFera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
LaFera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LaFera lands a couple of elbows.
LaFera throwing strikes from guard but Tarverdyan blocks nicely.
LaFera pushing down on Tarverdyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LaFera stalling. #T3##SU2#
LaFera escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
LaFera closes the distance and pushes Tarverdyan back into the cage.
LaFera fails to pull guard.
LaFera misses with some punches.
LaFera wants to take the fight to the mat but Tarverdyan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Tarverdyan working aggressively here.
Tarverdyan takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
LaFera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tarverdyan is trying to keep an underhook but LaFera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tarverdyan is looking to get back to is feet but LaFera passes into side control.
Tarverdyan is letting LaFera control him for a moment.
Tarverdyan wants to get back to his feet.
LaFera takes a little break here. Tarverdyan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarverdyan wants to get back to his feet but LaFera is dominant here and he's now got Tarverdyan's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier LaFera 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. 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##CL2#
LaFera darts in and clinches Tarverdyan up against the cage.
Tarverdyan takes an elbow to the forehead.
LaFera working aggressively here.
LaFera is trying to pull guard but Tarverdyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tarverdyan prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarverdyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LaFera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from LaFera on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFera goes for a takedown attempt but Tarverdyan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Edmond Tarverdyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier LaFera.#CL2#
LaFera clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
LaFera jumps guard and drags Tarverdyan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. LaFera manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
LaFera swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarverdyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFera tries to pull guard but Tarverdyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
LaFera jumps guard but Tarverdyan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xavier LaFera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
LaFera drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
LaFera pushes Tarverdyan off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
LaFera moves into the clinch.#T2#
LaFera tries for a takedown but Tarverdyan manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
LaFera manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarverdyan.
LaFera avoiding damage as Tarverdyan throws knees to the body.
LaFera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LaFera lands an uppercut.
LaFera wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Tarverdyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
LaFera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarverdyan blocks an uppercut.
LaFera lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaFera is trying to pull guard but Tarverdyan has him pressed against the cage.
LaFera is trying to drag Tarverdyan to the mat but Tarverdyan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
LaFera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from LaFera fails to land.
LaFera is trying to pull guard but Tarverdyan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tarverdyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Tarverdyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFera jumps guard but Tarverdyan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tarverdyan blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Tarverdyan.
LaFera misses with some punches.
LaFera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaFera tries to pull guard but Tarverdyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
LaFera gets control of Tarverdyan's arms and successfully pulls guard. LaFera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. LaFera manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFera lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarverdyan.
Edmond Tarverdyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier LaFera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tarverdyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tarverdyan throws a punch but it's blocked by LaFera.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier LaFera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaFera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier LaFera!
In defeat, Edmond Tarverdyan stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck off!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2017 |
#R1#
LaFera fakes the leg kick and cracks Haynes in the body. #CL2#
Haynes gets tackled into the cage by LaFera. LaFera maintains the clinch.
Haynes is trying to force a seperation but LaFera has the dominant position.
LaFera lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Haynes has been cut.#BC2#
LaFera manages to break the clinch.
Haynes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
LaFera closes the distance and clinches.
Haynes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haynes jumps guard but LaFera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
LaFera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
Haynes goes for a takedown attempt but LaFera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Haynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
LaFera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
LaFera breaks the clinch.
LaFera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1##CL2#
LaFera forces Haynes back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
LaFera breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
LaFera moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
LaFera breaks the clinch.
LaFera scores with a head kick. Haynes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Haynes is rocked!#CL2#
LaFera clinches with his opponent.
Oh Haynes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haynes is looking to take this one to the mat.
LaFera lands with a short shot to the head.
Haynes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
LaFera breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
LaFera moves into the clinch.
LaFera pressing his opponent against the cage.
LaFera pushes Haynes against the cage. LaFera is working some dirty boxing. LaFera pushes off with a quick right hook! Haynes goes down! Haynes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! LaFera moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier LaFera!
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